Staffs Uni Games

Join us for another episode of Fear Effect hosted by Prof Esther MacCallum-Stewart, Dr Andrew Wedgbury PhD and Ben Rimmer. In this episode we are joined by Prof Chris Headleand (PFHEA NTF) and Martin Tideswell to discuss the Call of Cthulhu and how horror is and fear can be portrayed through tabletop roleplaying games.

Check out the episode below 👇

https://lnkd.in/e9dgtDFY

Just in time for Halloween 🎃 , the debut of The Fear Effect podcast, starring Esther MacCallum-Stewart, Dr Andrew Wedgbury PhD, and Ben Rimmer is here!

Join Esther, Andrew, and Ben as they explore the world of horror games. From Resident Evil to South of Midnight, they explore how games make everything spookier! 👻

Listen to the first teaser episode on Spotify:

https://lnkd.in/eqTAdgXh

The UKIE student conference is underway with incredible networking opportunities and a heap of talks from industry professionals covering everything from level design to 3D modelling, soft skills to going indie!

Join us right now in person or watch online at twitch.tv/ukietv and twitch.tv/staffsunigames

We’re getting ready to launch our Staffs Arcade! 🎮

Join us on Saturday 18th October for our Open Day and come check out an assortment of student games, playable on our arcade machines.

The Staffs Arcade will have its own dedicated space in the Flaxman Building on College Road, so come check it out!

📅 Date: Saturday 18th October 2025
⏱️ Time: 9:30AM – 15:00PM
📌 Location: Flaxman Building - L002 – Uniqube, University of Staffordshire, College Road.

Join us on Wednesday 22nd October for the annual UKIE Student Conference!
 
Are you a student that is passionate about games and interested in having an insight into the industry? This is your opportunity to hear directly from professionals in the UK Games Sector.
 
What To Expect:
 
📋 Portfolio Reviews
🛜 Networking Opportunities
🎤 Inspirational talks from industry professionals
🎪 Exhibitor area
❓ Q&A Sessions
 
📅 Event: UKIE Student Conference
📅 Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
🕛 Time: 9:30AM – 17:00PM
📍 Location: University of Staffordshire, Catalyst Building, Leek Road.
 
The event is free to attend – register now via Eventbrite to secure your spot: 
 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ukie-student-conference-2025-tickets-1719936338889