Durham University Esports Advisory Board

The Advisory Board consists of members of staff, students and industry professionals who are dedicated to developing the esports strategy at Durham University.

With high levels of expertise both in and out of the esports industry, our board members are able to contribute ideas and knowledge that encompasses all aspects of esports within higher education and beyond - Including business management, logistics, technical knowledge and academic development.

We are confident that together, we can propel Durham into becoming the leading player in esports in higher education.

Advisory Board - Members

Mr John Hemingway - Chief Information Officer in Computing and Information Services

Mr Quentin Sloper - Director of Student Enrichment in the Student Enrichment Directorate

Professor Sue Black - Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist in the Department of Computer Science

Associate Professor Mariann Hardey - Associate Professor in Business and Computing, Directorate for Advanced Research in Computing (ARC) Institute

Mrs Kylie Kendrick - Chair of the Esports Advisory Board, Technical Specialist and Esports Lead

Mr Alex Winton - Business Development & Operations for LDN UTD | Ops Director for the UKEL

Mr Sam Hibbert - Business Director, NSE | Ambassador at SpecialEffect

Executive Members of Durham University Esports and Gaming (Senate and Exec positions are re-elected each year)