UNIVERSITY Esports kicks off its 13th season’s Winter Split

Don’t miss this opportunity! Few games are still open for sign ups. 

UNIVERSITY Esports, the premier university education and esports project, announces the launch of its 13th season in the UK & Ireland, bringing together students from universities all over the country throughout the academic year. 

Registrations for the upcoming season are closing soon.

In the previous season of UNIVERSITY Esports, more than 6,800 unique students from more than 100 universities across the UK & Ireland took part. Globally, the competition held more than 100,000 students from 26 countries, making it one of the most prominent intercollegiate esports tournaments worldwide.

This season includes competitions in League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Rocket League, Counter-Strike 2, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, and Apex Legends

SUPPORT THE WOMEN AND NON-BINARY COMMUNITY

This new season of UNIVERSITY Esports sees a further expansion of the dedicated Woman and Non-Binary competitions with the addition of Overwatch 2

This builds on the successful League of Legends and VALORANT competitions that the project has run in previous seasons.

MUCH MORE THAN JUST ESPORTS COMPETITION 

The thirteenth season will include a wide range of educational activities, workshops, and the UNIVERSITY Tour

The tour visits universities across the country, introducing students to the exciting esports ecosystem and providing insights into potential career paths.

Peter Cole, Head of Product at NUEL, which organises UNIVERSITY Esports in the UK and Ireland, said: “A fundamental pillar of our project continues to be educating and training students, helping them to develop their skills and talents in the areas they choose. 

“By providing paid and volunteer positions on our league operations, marketing and broadcast teams, students gain real world experience, learning and honing practical skills with support and guidance from our dedicated staff.

To watch all the exhilarating esports competition, see the steam on the official Twitch channel of UNIVERSITY Esports UK & Ireland: www.twitch.tv/thenuel

The broadcasts are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. 

In addition to showcasing the top-tier university esports action, these broadcasts will also offer aspiring producers and casting talents valuable chances to showcase their abilities.

During this season, UNIVERSITY Esports will be supported by some of the most important publishers in the market, such as Riot Games.

For more information and updates on UNIVERSITY Esports visit: www.thenuel.com

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