AcadArena, National University signs partnership to build Esports labs, Esports education, NU-wide esports clubs

AcadArena, the home for campus gamers in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National University and its whole ecosystem, for one of the first esports and gaming-focused academe industry linkages in the Philippines.

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As an institution that believes in “education that works”, National University and AcadArena are committing to open more opportunities for student organizations in expressing their passion and love for esports and gaming.

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The #NotJustPlay partnership aims to build the first-ever esports hub for students in the Philippines, allowing them to better understand what it's like working in gaming and esports; exploring sustainable and relevant methods to integrate esports and gaming education into the curriculum of NU Laguna, and overall to bridge the gap between the academe and the industry.

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Present during the signing are Renato Carlos Jr. Ermita (President, NU Philippines), Dr. Rosauro Manuel (Executive Vice President, NU Philippines & Main campus), Benjamin Uichico (Managing Director, NU Laguna & Executive Director, INSPIRE).

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All 8 campuses were represented by their respective academic directors.