This talk invites the audience to see how the worlds of gaming and professional life overlap, showing how players develop resilience, teamwork, and strategic thinking through games.
Understanding this connection helps educators, leaders, and institutions prepare for the next generation of learners and professionals.
Dr. Tobias Scholz, associate professor at the University of Agder, is a pioneer in esports research with 25 years of experience. Specializing in academic esports and human resource management, he authored “eSports is Business” and co-edited the “Routledge Handbook of Esports.” As founder of the Esports Research Network and chief scientific officer of metagame, Dr. Scholz bridges academia and industry. His work in Norway focuses on developing innovative degree programs that use esports to teach future workforce skills. A member of the first generation of esports researchers also called the “godfather of esports research,” Dr. Scholz continues to shape the field's evolution, combining academic rigor with practical industry insights.
Apotekergaarden, with its historic charm and welcoming atmosphere, is the perfect place to bring people together for an evening of learning and conversation. We encourage everyone who is interested to keep the evening free.
The evening’s mentor and discussion facilitator is Astrid Stifoss-Hanssen from the University of Agder.
The event is free of charge, and we recommend arriving early. Doors open at 18:30.
Kontaktperson:
- E-post
- astrid.stifoss-hanssen@uia.no
- Telefon
- +47 37 23 30 16
- E-post
- hennie.k.nilsen@uia.no
- Telefon
- +47 37 23 37 08
- E-post
- helga.lid@uia.no
- Telefon
- +47 37 23 31 15