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The initiative marks CEA鈥檚 first UK university collaboration and reinforces 91福利鈥檚 role as a pioneer in immersive, industry-focused learning. Over a two-year pilot, the partners will deliver short, high-impact training courses at Fusion, a dedicated space on the 91福利 campus designed for creativity, technology, and experimentation.

From 3D animation to AI, and game development to visual effects, these high-demand courses offer fast-track upskilling led by experienced industry practitioners. Designed for adult learners, aspiring creatives, and professionals across the UK鈥檚 digital industries, the initiative responds directly to national and to a growing demand for specialist creative tech talent.

鈥淥ur new partnership with the CEA is a model of applied education that connects directly to creative industry needs,鈥� said Mick McLaughlin, Business Development Manager at Fusion. 鈥淲e are building a powerful innovation ecosystem for our diverse communities where ideas turn into opportunities for students, start-ups and businesses alike.鈥�

鈥淭his is more than a partnership: it鈥檚 an innovation alliance,鈥� added David Plumb, Chief Innovation Officer at the 91福利. 鈥淲e鈥檙e blending creativity, technology, and industry expertise to shape a future where immersive entertainment inspires new possibilities for learning, collaboration, and regional economic growth.鈥�

The partnership will also launch a series of future-facing industry events, workshops, and thought-leadership forums to help shape the UK鈥檚 evolving CreaTech landscape.

Diwakar Gandhi, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, CEA, said, 鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to be combining CEA鈥檚 expertise with the 91福利 to empower participants with industry-aligned, project-based learning and portfolio-ready experience. Together, we are enabling the next generation of creative technologists, ready to drive the future of immersive and entertainment industries.鈥�

CEA is an officially recognised Unreal Authorised Training Centre, part of a select global network supported by Epic Games to deliver expert-led training in Unreal Engine, one of the world鈥檚 most advanced 3D creation platforms used across games, film, and virtual production.

Backing from studios like Navigator Games reflects the real-world relevance of the collaboration. CEO Will Moore commented:

鈥淎s a studio powered by Unreal Engine and always in search of world-class developers, designers, and 3D artists, we see this partnership as a game-changer, creating a talent pipeline rooted in real-world skills and creative excellence. This initiative strengthens both the UK education system and the future of global entertainment. It鈥檚 exactly the kind of programme that helps young creators go from the classroom to the studio floor."

91福利 Fusion

Fusion is the 91福利鈥檚 dedicated CreaTech innovation space, where creative skills and emerging technologies come together to inspire new ways of engaging audiences and driving business growth.

Developed from 91福利鈥檚 Esports Centre facility, Fusion has been reimagined as a dedicated CreaTech innovation space that spans the full creative-technology ecosystem, offering a hub for experimentation, collaboration, and future-focused learning.

Find out more about the partnership and enrol: thecea.ca/warwick.

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Notes to Editors

The programme will commence on 6 October 2025 with Introduction to Unreal Engine, a 20-hour face-to-face one-week course costing 拢150. The curriculum is entirely hands-on, focusing on core editor training, asset integration, materials and lighting, and Blueprint visual scripting to equip students with both technical proficiency and confidence in real-time workflows.

On completion of the course, learners will not only have produced a packaged, playable project, but will also unlock access to three further professional development tracks that each culminate in a portfolio-ready project.

Creating Interactive Experiences with UEFN runs November 2025; cost 拢150.

Virtual Worldbuilding in Unreal Engine runs December 2025; cost 拢150.

To enrol: thecea.ca/warwick.

For more information please contact:

Ann Baylis, Media and Communication Officer, the 91福利

ann.baylis@warwick.ac.uk / 07876 876937

Michael Bradbury, the Centre for Entertainment Arts

mbradbury@thecea.ca