
UK Students Paid £2,000 to Play Computer Games in New eSports Push
Universities and programmes across the UK are offering students up to £2,000 to compete in computer games, signalling a serious shift in how eSports is treated academically.
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Universities and programmes across the UK are offering students up to £2,000 to compete in computer games, signalling a serious shift in how eSports is treated academically.

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