WHO WE ARE

“By working with student organisations and game publishers, and with BUCS to leverage their knowledge, relationships and infrastructure across the higher education sector, NSE aims to raise the profile of university esports and create the best university esports experience worldwide.

Our goal is to grow the community and to enrich and support the student experience at universities. By partnering with BUCS, NSE will also look to bring the higher education sector and the esports industry together to recognise the exceptional talent of student leaders in the esports and gaming space.”

We focus on 4 key areas (pillars):

  • Creating novel and meaningful esports experiences for students
  • Building infrastructure to ensure the longevity of the space
  • Nurturing the growth of societies and student initiatives
  • Promoting student learning and careers

THE TEAM

Tom Dore
Managing Director

Chris “Hench” Henshaw
League Operations Manager

Hench initially got involved in esports competing online in 2007 in TF2 and Dawn of War II and since then has been involved as a player or tournament Organiser. Whilst at university Hench played for Yorks league of legends team Fragsoc finishing 8th that year in the National league. After graduating Hench stayed involved in university esports as head tournament admin for NUEL running all tournaments including leading the expansion into Hearthstone, Overwatch and CS:GO.

Laura Riches
Partnerships Executive

Laura's first video game was Lemmings on the Playstation 2, and she's been gaming ever since. In 2015 Laura started playing League of Legends, and began competing in amateur tournaments (including NSE!) in her undergraduate at the University of Oxford. She joined the committee of the esports society and used her experiences as Partnerships Officer and President to start her career with NSE after graduating.