Staffordshire tops TIGA Games Education Awards shortlist

University of Staffordshire is in the running for more awards than any other university at the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2025

Beacon building recreated in the StaffsVerse in Fortnite
StaffsVerse - a recreation of the university campus in Fortnite - is one of the projects shortlisted for an award

This incredible recognition across so many categories reflects not just the talent of our students, but the innovation and dedication of our entire games community here at University of Staffordshire.

Professor Chris Headleand, Head of Staffordshire Games Institute

  • University of the year

    Daily Mail University Guide, 2027

  • University of the year

    Academic Employability Awards 2026, Graduate Futures Institute

  • for overall student positivity

    National Student Survey 2026

  • university in the UK

    National Student Survey 2026

  • for Social Inclusion

    The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

  • 1st in the UK for career prospects

    Games School Ranking by GAMEducation 2023 and 2024

  • of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

    Research Excellence Framework 2021

  • of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

    Research Excellence Framework 2021