Esports Research Network

Thrilled to Announce🔊 @CORSAIR for Business Becomes an Official Sponsor of the Esports Research Network Conference 2025 (see press release) ⏲️ Nov. 12–14 💻 72hr Continuous Online Global Event ☀️ Follow the Sun 🌐 Americas-EMEA-Asia/Pacific ℹ️ Info: esportsresearch.net/category/ernc-…

New release: Esports Business Management (2nd Ed.) is out now (Human Kinetics)! Edited by @davidphedlund + @drsethjenny + Gil Fried, it offers a comprehensive, applied view of the esports industry esportsresearch.net/2026/01/23/bes… #Esports #EsportsResearch #EsportsEducation

New citation of our #esports research: TEAM INTERACTION OF PLAYERS IN THE PREPARATION PROCESS FOR DIFFERENT FORMATS OF ESPORTS COMPETITIONS КОМАНДНА ВЗАЄМОДІЯ ГРАВЦІВ У ПРОЦЕСІ ПІДГОТОВКИ ДО ЗМАГАНЬ РІЗНОГО ФОРМАТУ В КІБЕРСПОРТІ [Ukrainian 🇺🇦] Full text spectrum.uni-sport.edu.ua/index.php/main…

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Our new study on esports players’ views of sport psychology is now available: doi.org/10.1108/TPM-07…. We found that players value trust, empathy, and personalized support, and link it to better communication, teamwork, and performance. @EmeraldGlobal @TeamPerfMgmt @l_swettenham

As chair, I want to thank you all for an incredible Esports Research Network Conference 2025 (ERNC25)!

Enjoyed listening to Tobias Scholz (@t0bs3n, @uiagder) and Brian McCauley discuss sustainable esports and developing interdisciplinary solutions for challenges in the AI-mediated digital transformation of society at #ERNC25. And fantastic host, @vanloo_cameron! @EsportsResNet

That's the end of the UNSW ESports Showmatch, with the victory 🏆 clutched out by Team Execs by the skin of their teeth! That also marks the end of the Asia-Pacific segment of ERNC25, thank you to @EsportsResNet for supporting us in hosting presenters and running the broadcast!

We are still live! Esports Research Network Conference 2025 (ERNC25) Now hosting by University of Staffordshire Join us on Twitch: twitch.tv/EsportsResearc… Slippery Rock University to start hosting today (Thur, Nov. 13) at 11am EST.

The ERN Conference 25 is still live! We are going on, around 30 hours in of our 72 hours conference following the sun around the globe: twitch.tv/esportsresearc… #ERNC25

Yesterday at #ERNC25, I presented on experiences of professional coaches and psychology practitioners in esports. Despite a cold, I really enjoyed the sessions, discussions, and the pleasant atmosphere of the conference! @EsportsResNet

We are still hosting the Esports Research Network Conference 2025 (ERNC25) Slippery Rock University Streaming Hub Thx to our Sponsor: Corsair for Business w/ Elgato Equipment! Live on Twitch: twitch.tv/esportsresearc… Join us! Great experience for our students (Emma Pruett📸 )

We are live on Twitch! Esports Research Network Conference 2025 Join us: twitch.tv/esportsresearc…

T - 1 hour until the #ERNConference #ERNC25 kicks off! Join us live from the EMEA hub at @UniofStaffs supported by @CORSAIR & @elgato . Tune in for fresh insights & the latest in #EsportsResearch 👇 🔗 twitch.tv/esportsresearc…

Esports Research Network Conference (ERNC25) week is finally here! 🗓️ Nov. 12-14, 2025 ⏲️Opening Remarks, Wed. Nov. 12 Starting at 8:00 AM GMT / 7:00 PM AEDT / 3:00 AM EST 👀Live on Twitch: twitch.tv/esportsresearc… Info: esportsresearch.net/category/ernc-… See you there! 🛜🎮⌨️🖥️🖱️👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

New citation of our #esports research: "ESPORTS IN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION: A NEW WAY TO LEARN?" #EsportsEDU #EsportsEducation #UniversityEsports #CollegiateEsports Full text: ojs.gsdjournal.it/index.php/gsdj…

New citation of our #esports research: "Esports, Mental Toughness, & Resilience: Psychological Predictors of Performance May Fall Short" #MentalToughness #Resilience #EsportsPsychology Preprint: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Another Esports Research Network Conference 2025 (ERNC25) planning session! Get excited for next week (12-14 November 2025)!!! More info: esportsresearch.net/category/ernc-…

Wrapping up my #ERNC25 presentations, I’ll share insights from a cross-national survey on esports player health, as part of the E-Health Project @esportshealth. Key challenges include managing stress and balancing screen time, with opportunities to improve wellbeing and develop healthier routines. @EsportsResNet @esportshealth #EHealthPlus

New book citing our #esports research: "Esports and the World Anti-Doping Code" #WADA #Doping #Ethics #ESIC #AntiDoping #Gaming Here: taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.…

My second presentation at #ERNC25 will explore the realities of working as a psychology practitioner in esports. I’ll discuss challenges like short-term focus and player buy-in, and opportunities to support player development and build meaningful relationships. @EsportsResNet