The Grads in Games Awards Shortlist Is In!
Well; that was unexpected! Grads in Games Awards nominees are now all in and recorded. Not only did you come out in force to vote for those working incredibly hard in games industry education, you broke our all-time record for submissions!
It’s heartwarming to see so many messages of support for lecturers, students, studios and universities who are making a real difference! A massive congratulations to all those nominated.
Without those honoured below, the industry would be a poorer place. Thanks to the work they’re involved in, the video games sector is being future-proofed as the talented next generation enter studios at home and abroad.
You can read our shortlisted nominees below!
Educational Institution
| Higher Education | Further Education |
| Falmouth | Coleg Llandrillo |
| Howest DAE | ELAM |
| Norwich University of the Arts | Priestley College |
| Staffordshire University | Warwickshire College |
| Wrexham Glyndwr University |
Academics
| Name | University / College |
| Alan Zucconi | Goldsmiths, University of London |
| Carrie Warwick | University of Bolton |
| Chris Rothwell | Breda University of Applied Sciences |
| Rob Griffiths | Coleg Llandrillo |
| Matthieu Delaere | Howest DAE |
| Michael Acosta | Warwickshire College |
| Richard Hebblewhite | Wrexham Glyndwr University |
| Satish Shewhorak | Teesside University |
| Sharon Sage | Norwich University of the Arts |
| Thomas Methven | Edinburgh Napier University |
Graduate Employer
| Auroch Digital |
| Bulkhead Interactive |
| d3t Ltd |
| Intouch Games Ltd. |
| nDreams |
| Playground Games |
| Sumo Digital |
| TT Games |
Graduate Impact
| Name | Studio/Role |
| Ryan Seymour | Smithsonian Institution – Digital Producer |
| Ioana Cazacu | Mojiworks – Junior Designer |
| Kieran Goodson | Rebellion – Junior Environment Artist |
| James Hardy | Jagex – Engine Developer |
| George Rankin | Supermassive games – Level Designer |
| Scott Howell | Firesprite – Graduate Programmer |
| Kalliopi Tsavari | nDreams – Junior Programmer |
| Oliver Parker | Intouch Games – Mathematician |
Industry Collaboration
| University/College | Studio/Initiative |
| University of Central Lancashire | TT Games |
| Abertay University | Outplay Academy |
| University of Portsmouth | Rare |
| East London College of Music & Arts | Spilt Milk |
| University of South Wales | Tiny Rebel Games |
Student Game:
| Title | University |
| Potion Panic! | Norwich University of the Arts |
| Tenacious Odyssey: Chimera | University Centre Leeds |
| Pair Up | Staffordshire University |
| Octonaut – 星のタコ | University of Westminster |
| Nothing in Sight | Rubika Supinfogame |
| Niloc | University of Bolton |
| Jakob MacDonald | University of Central Lancashire |
Student Hero
| Name | University |
| Ahmed Hisham Emam Ahmed Hendy | Cologne Game Lab |
| Carly Lloyd | University of Worcester |
| Kian Bennett | University of Portsmouth |
| Rachel Rowley | Wrexham Glyndwr University |
| Sandra Wojna | De Montfort University |
| Simon Ashcroft | University of Central Lancashire |
| Thomas Rainey | University Centre South Devon |
| Will Jennett | Falmouth University |
Congratulations to everyone once again and good luck moving forward into the judging phase!
