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25/04/2026 2026-04-28 13:04News and Blogs
News and Blogs
From Playing to Creating: Why Gaming Can Lead to a Serious Career
This morning, as we brought our first Euro Game Jam to a close, I was struck by the difference between what could be seen on the surface and what was really happening underneath. On the surface, there were screens, controllers, competition and games. Underneath, young people were thinking strategically, making decisions under pressure, solving technical problems, testing ideas, working in teams and creating something that did not exist before.
Teaching Excellence at EUB
As universities navigate evolving student needs, emerging technologies, and new approaches to learning, understanding how students engage and succeed has become central to academic practice. EUB’s teaching and learning initiatives reflect a commitment to fostering a culture in which teaching is continually enhanced through reflection, pedagogical research, collaboration, and professional development.
Supporting Research through Secondments
Supporting faculty to develop their research can be challenging, particularly where time, access to networks, and opportunities for collaboration are limited. By introducing research secondments, EUB is creating opportunities for collaboration and focused research time, enabling faculty to develop and disseminate impactful scholarship. By recognising the structural barriers to collaboration and responding with practical support, the University is helping to bridge the gap between research aspirations and the conditions needed to achieve them.
Celebrating Research Engagement
In today’s higher education landscape, research is often shaped by the pressure to publish for metrics, risking a shift away from integrity and meaningful impact. The challenge for institutions is not simply to increase output, but to create environments where research remains purposeful, impactful and rigorous. At EUB, this approach is embedded through two key initiatives developed by the Scientific Research and Innovation Centre. In doing so, we recognise and champion research excellence, diverse research engagement, and holistic researcher development, helping to foster an engaged and meaningful research culture.
Choosing the Environment, Not Just the Degree
Choosing a university is one of the most significant decisions a family makes. It is natural to begin with the visible questions: the degree, the programme, the teaching, the facilities, the fees and the future pathways that may follow. These questions are important because higher education is a serious investment of time, trust and family resources.
EUB’s Visiting Lecturer Initiative
Building a vibrant research culture depends on meaningful academic exchange beyond institutional boundaries. At EUB, this commitment is reflected in the Visiting Lecturer Initiative, which creates structured opportunities to bring external expertise into teaching and research. By engaging scholars and professionals from diverse contexts, we aim to enrich learning, foster collaboration, expand perspectives, and create a more dynamic and globally informed academic environment.
