Pictured left to right are Courtney Ferguson (student), Dale Clancy (Head of Sector for Business, Computing, Core Skills, Esol & Creative Industries), James Hood (CEO for Esports Scotland) Pete Smith (College Principal) and James Brown (student).
Borders College has officially opened the doors to its new Esports studio, with Scottish games industry leaders and educators at the launch.
The new Esports facility, based at the college’s Scottish Borders Campus, is billed as ‘a first of its kind in the region’.
Staff, guests, and students were all in attendance as the studio was officially opened by CEO for Esports Scotland, James Hood, and Borders College Principal, Pete Smith.
James commented:
“It was an honour to be invited to officially open the College’s Esports studio. The facility shows their commitment to not only providing students with the best hands-on learning experience in a unique environment but an exceptional venue that can accommodate a wide range of Esports, games and creative technology organisations.”
The facility features 18 cutting edge top spec gaming PCs, gaming consoles, including an X Box and Play Station, top tech gaming furniture and equipment, and a dedicated room designed for Esports. Large screens and a tracking webcam will also provide remote learning opportunities.
