City University Qatar welcomes Ulster University for exclusive game development experience

Doha, Qatar: City University Qatar (CUQ) is set to host academics from Ulster University on their Lusail campus tomorrow for an exclusive game development experience. The event, titled 'Build Your First Game', aims to introduce students and aspiring developers to the world of game development.

The workshop, led by Dr Victoria McCollum, Liz Lees, and Brian Coyle, will provide hands-on experience in designing and building a playable game. This will be followed by a live demonstration, interactive audience participation, and a Game Night featuring open play stations, a tournament, awards, and presentation of certificates to celebrate the participants' achievements.

Dr Victoria McCollum, Associate Dean for Partnerships and Student Recruitment at Ulster University, expressed excitement about the opportunity for students to learn game development from experts in Qatar. She emphasized that the partnership ensures students gain the same skills as their peers in the UK, preparing them for future employment in the digital game design industry.

CUQ offers the BSc (Hons) in Game Design and Development, the sole university-level programme in Qatar focused on digital game design. The event coincides with A-Level Results Day, offering prospective students an opportunity to meet the City University Qatar Admissions Team and receive same-evening admissions decisions for all academic programmes. This makes the event an ideal occasion for future students to explore higher education options in game development.