University hosts sell-out Ukie Student Conference for aspiring games talent

More than 1,000 students joined games industry professionals for the Ukie Student Conference 2026, hosted by University of Staffordshire

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More than 1,000 students attended the event either in person or online

The Ukie Student Conference was a great experience. Getting to speak with people from both indie and AAA studios gave me a much better understanding of what companies look for in our portfolios. It's definitely an event I'd recommend to other students.

Sam Mellors, BSc (Hons) Games Design

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