Newsletter: February 2010

On December 8th 2009, TIGA CEO Dr. Richard Wilson met with David Lammy, the Minister for Higher Education and Intellectual Property in the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.

Richard met the Minister with Bill Olner MP for Nuneaton, and Chairman of the All Party Group on the Computer and

Video Games industry. The meeting was held at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

At the meeting Wilson and Lammy discussed the skills shortage which exists in the UK video games industry; TIGA's education and skills agenda; and the need for UK Games Tax Relief.

TIGA will continue to keep the Minster up to date on the latest issues that face the UK development sector. Richard Wilson said he was "encouraged by the discussion and hopes this meeting will be the first of many".

TIGA continues to engage with senior politicians and civil servants to advance the interests of the video games sector.

Over the last three months TIGA has been working hard to promote the key issues that matter to the gaming community. In total we have secured over 130 pieces of media coverage.

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Having recently secured £2million of development capital from the Capital for Enterprise Fund, specialist online developer, Monumental Games will be recruiting a non-executive chairman to assist the CEO in developing and implementing the company's growth strategy and to liaise with the company's stakeholder groups. Monumental are looking for a successful entrepreneur who has built and sold a company, with experience of working with private equity and venture capital providers. Ideally, the candidate will have a strong financial background and experience of the computer game, entertainment and / or publishing markets.

Monumental would like potential applicants to apply directly for the attention of Rik Alexander, CEO at Monumental Games, Price House, 37 Stoney Street, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1LS or on the following email address: chairman@monumentalgames.com. The closing date for applications is 05th February 2010.

Public consultation events on the Advanced Level Diploma in Science

9 February – 4 May 2010

The Diploma in Science is an exciting new qualification for 14-19 year olds being designed to give young people a foundation in scientific theory and the practical skills necessary to meet the global challenges of tomorrow. Developed in partnership with employers, education and key stakeholders, the Diploma will provide students with the confidence and enthusiasm to pursue careers involving science either directly through work or additional qualifications.

The Diploma in Science will provide:

• work-related learning

• a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving

• innovative teaching, learning and assessment

• a focus on practical/investigative work to develop scientific and mathematical skills

A 12 week public consultation is due to take place on the Advanced Level Diploma in Science Line of Learning Statement (the Vision) and, Line of Learning Criteria (knowledge, skills and understanding). The consultation period will run between 9th

February and 4th May 2010. Participants will be able to either to attend a regional focus group or to complete an online survey.

Focus groups

The dates and venues for the regional focus groups are:

• 24 February 2010 – University of Sussex, Brighton

• 3 March 2010 – The Moller Centre, Cambridge

• 9 March 2010 – The Crown Plaza, Liverpool

• 19 March 2010 – Jumeriah Carlton Tower, London

• 23 March 2010 – Mecure Holland House, Bristol

• 13 April 2010 – The Techno Centre, Coventry

• 15 April 2010 – National College for Leadership Nottingham

• 20 April 2010 - City Inn, Leeds

• 22 April 2010 – Raddisson SAS, Durham

Who should participate?

Representatives from awarding bodies, colleges, schools, universities, employers and other organisations interested in shaping the new Diploma in Science are invited to participate in the consultation.

Details of the online consultation will be available on the Diploma in Science website in due course.

The next few months will be very busy for the TIGA team. We’re working with various companies to help maximise the number and quality of FREE events we’re holding for you.

Each event is held with speakers to help you so please contact us if there are any

topics you feel we should be covering!

Forthcoming events dates (FREE to attend for TIGA members):

Thursday 11th February 2010

9.30am – 1.00pm ‘Raising finance for your business – meet the investors!’

London

Tuesday 23rd February 2010

2.00pm – 6.00pm ‘Can you save money through offshoring?’

London

Wednesday 24th March 2010

2.00pm – 5.00pm ‘Make self-publishing work for your business’

Manchester

Wednesday 31st March 2010

2.00pm – 5.00pm ‘Can this HR event save your business money?’

London

Thursday 22nd April 2010

0930 – 1.00pm ‘R & D Tax Relief Scheme – How to maximise benefits’

Tuesday 27th April 2010

2.00pm – 5.00pm ‘Outsourcing and your business’

Leamington Spa

We are planning to hold events in Scotland in upcoming months, so please e-mail nisha@tiga.org if you’re interested in being a speaker. Email nicole@tiga.org to book your place at the above events!


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