Ukie (UK Interactive Entertainment) is the trade body for the UK’s games and interactive entertainment industry, representing developers, publishers, service companies, and esports organisations across the sector. Representing over 700 games businesses, Ukie’s mission is to supercharge the growth and success of the UK games industry by championing its contribution to culture, society, and the economy on a global stage. Ukie empowers talent by supporting skills development, education, and career pathways to unlock potential. It energises the industry by driving growth, innovation, and sustainability across the sector. And it elevates games by promoting their cultural and economic value both domestically and internationally. Through initiatives such as Raise The Game, Digital Schoolhouse, and Ask About Games, Ukie ensures that everyone, everywhere, benefits from the social, cultural, and educational power of video games and interactive entertainment.
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What an incredible launch event Bett Global for our Max Computing book series with Macmillan Education Written by our brilliant Digital Schoolhouse lead teachers, it brings our playful and immersive lessons to an international audience, teaching digital skills to grades 1-9. Read more and check about the amazing series here https://zurl.co/ES6D2 (And yes, the cupcakes tasted *amazing*)
Day 2 of #Bett2025 started as Ukie’s very own Estelle Ashman joined a panel of experts to discuss how play-based learning can encourage creativity and critical thinking in education. With access to information at an all-time high, the real challenge is equipping young people with the skills to transform knowledge into innovative, creative endeavours. Video games are the perfect vehicle for this - combining problem-solving and engagement to spark curiosity and learning in new ways. A fantastic example of this came from the BBC’s Oonagh Jacqui, who shared details about an exciting game being developed with Roblox to teach geography, proof that play and education go hand in hand! If you’re at #Bett2025, don’t miss the chance to visit us tomorrow at stand SP60 to hear more about how video games are shaping education. A big thanks to British Esports for hosting!
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We're delighted to announce that SCAN COMPUTERS (UK) LIMITED has become the first-ever cross-programme partner for Ukie Education. This ground-breaking collaboration will see Scan equip both our Digital Schoolhouse and Ukie Students programs with the latest cutting-edge technology. By providing access to high-performance PCs and gaming hardware, Scan empowers students with the tools they need to: - Fully immerse themselves in interactive workshops - Tackle challenging game development projects - Compete in thrilling esports events This partnership will play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of game creators and fostering a thriving gaming ecosystem. https://zurl.co/J7uON #UkieEducation #DigitalSchoolhouse #UkieStudents #ScanComputers #GamingEducation #TechForGood
It was a busy but fruitful first day at Bett Show 2025 - meeting educators and showcasing how play and games are shaping the classroom of tomorrow. Ukie and Digital Schoolhouse were delighted to demonstrate how we are empowering teachers to deliver the curriculum through games. We also highlighted our esports tournament, which helps young people develop vital digital skills. Our team of education experts connected with attendees at Stand SP60 in the Teaching and Learning Zone, while the Ask About Games team supported educators with tools and guidance for navigating the world of video games. 👋 Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat about how games can empower education. We're here until Friday, so pop by and say hello!
This morning, at BETT 2025, the Education Secretary outlined plans to modernise education – from strengthening literacy and numeracy to embracing AI in the classroom and evolving qualifications to better prepare young people for the future. At Ukie, we are committed to advancing innovation and ensuring the education system evolves to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. We believe digital creativity must play a key role in shaping the education system of tomorrow. That’s why we’re championing a Digital Creativity GCSE, a qualification that will equip students with the skills to thrive in our tech-driven world. We’re also a part of BETT 2025 this week, showcasing how games can transform learning: 🎮 Empowering teachers with tools to deliver the curriculum through play 🏆 Building vital digital skills through our esports tournament 👾 Supporting educators with guidance from our Ask About Games team Find us at Stand SP60 in the Teaching and Learning Zone and chat about how games can empower education! https://lnkd.in/eWZ3fxki #BETT2025 #FutureofLearning
🎮 The future of learning is play! Ukie are delighted to be at the BETT Show from today to Friday, showcasing how play and games are shaping the classroom of tomorrow. Discover how we empower teachers to deliver the curriculum through games. And learn about our esports tournament that develops vital digital skills in young people. Connect with our team of education experts at Stand SP60 in the Teaching and Learning Zone. Lastly, the Ask About Games team will also be there, supporting educators with tools and guidance to navigate the world of video games. 👋 Stop by, say hello, and let’s talk about how games can empower education! #BETT2025 #FutureOfLearning #UkieEducation #AskAboutGames #GamesInEducation
What an incredible evening at the Ukie Education Industry Mixer! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Barclays for a touch of collaboration, networking, and insight. It was fantastic to see educators and games industry professionals come together to explore how we can shape the future of learning through play. Special thanks to our speakers, attendees, and partners who made this event a success - in particular Barclays Games & Creative for hosting us. The conversations sparked and connections made are a testament to the power of games as tools for education and innovation. Get involved today by spreading the message for a Digital Creativity GCSE: https://zurl.co/Rl9gk #UkieEducation #GamesInEducation #FutureOfLearning #Supercharged
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Pocket Gamer Connects London keynote speaker - Chief Executive of Ukie, the trade body for the UK video game and interactive entertainment industry.
Fantastic to welcome Member of Parliament Tristan Osborne to Pocket Gamer Connects #London this afternoon. Tris is a brilliant supporter of the games industry and it was great to be able to introduce him to Nick Streeter SpecialEffect and his SpecialEffect colleagues as well as some students from the University of Westminster Game Design course. Ukie set out to make this the most pro-game Parliament in British history and thanks to supportive Parliamentarians like Tris, it's becoming a reality.
🎮 The latest Ukie Download is here! This week we are gearing up for the world's biggest Edtech conference where the team will be chatting all things video games to Educators. We are also celebrating the Government's most recent announcement on the creative industries which includes a big win for the games industry. There is plenty happening across the industry - read on for all the updates and opportunities 👇
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced a £60 million funding boost to support our creative industries by: 👉 Transforming local venues 👉 Creating new jobs 👉 Providing targeted business support The event at the Glasshouse in Gateshead brought together sector leaders from across the country to discuss opportunities and growth