The Foundry

Here’s a look back at the highlights from this years @globalgamejam ! Thank you to everyone for participating, we look forward to the next one! Thanks again to @MyWorldCreates for sponsoring our jam site’ Team Foundry. #ggj2024 #foundry

A warm welcome from us at the foundry! An intrapreneurship hub transitioning graduating students into the UK Creative Tech industry. Our projects span across gamification, software, web/mobile dev, UX/UI, branding & social media. Connect: foundry@uwe.ac.uk."

A very big thank you to everyone who attended the Global Games Jam event at the end of Jan! We had lots of fun seeing all of your creations. A huge thank you to @MyWorldCreates for sponsoring our jam site, we look forward to seeing you in the next one! Team Foundry. #GGJ2024

We are excited to announce we will be hosting another @globalgamejam here in the Foundry, commencing tomorrow! Coder, animator, illustrator, or enthusiast, we're excited to see you! Come and join us tomorrow, with: 30 high-spec dev PCs, Large screens, & free pizza! #GGJ2024

Hello from us at the Foundry! It's 2024 and we have some exciting events lined up this year. Keep an eye out on our page to keep up to date with our year ahead, kicking it off with the global games jam on the 26th of January. See you soon, Team Foundry. #Uwebristol #Foundry

Big thanks to everyone who came to #GetConnected @uwe_foundry Great chance for our emerging talent in games & creative tech to showcase their work and connect with industry #gamedev #appdev #UWEBristol #UWEfoundry

#GetConnected: come to @uwe_foundry and check out our emerging talent in games and creative tech. See what we can do for you! #gamedev #appdev RSVP forms.office.com/e/P3qtLgMyPk

We had people take part from over 10+ courses across the UWE Bristol campuses, including those completely new to game development right the way through to returning Game Jam veterans. It was great to see all your different and imaginative ideas 👏 #uwe_games #uwebristol

Thankyou to everyone who participated in the #globalgamejam2023 🎮 and a big congratulations to all the fantastic and exciting games you all created. We had a incredible turn out of more than 150+ this year! 😮 #uwe_games #uwebristol #bristolggj

The site will be open for the whole 48 hours with free food available! 🍕💻 There are no skill requirements for the event, so whether you're just starting your games dev path or you're a seasoned veteran of game jams the site is open for all who are interested!

Calling all Programmers, Artists, Musicians, and other Creative Individuals that want to make games! The Foundry is once again hosting a Global Game Jam site in Bristol from Friday 3rd Feb - Sunday 5th Feb! #GGJ23 More info and sign up here -globalgamejam.org/2023/jam-sites…

Yesterday, we were wowed by @Future_Space_ @BristolRobotLab @CFPRresearch @EngineeringUWE @UWE_Foundry through the people, innovation and technology they use to accelerate small businesses and the skillsets of students. A great day was had, thanks for having us!

Absolute scenes as cybersecurity week hits a midweek peak! Visit @UWEBristol library for competitions, candy & the fab serious game @UWEGames has been making with the @UWE_Foundry & @manifoldgames_ #gamedev

Fantastic to see staff development events by @UWE_Foundry students from @UWEGames see immense engagement from @UWEBristol professional services. A business engagement #teambuilding away-day offer partnered with @UWESport @uwecfm is emerging! #seriousgames #highered

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Of our diverse @IoCoding bootcamps in Games Technology, 75% of those interviewed were deemed employable or very employable. Thx to Foundry interns, tutors & mentors for their hard work helping to unlock new creative #tech #Careers! #ShiftCTRL #SkillsForLife #womenintech

@UWE_Foundry & @UWEGames alumni @FoggyBoxGames have their second game out, and it looks a corker (pun intended)! Definitely one for our VR library.

A massive congratulations to all who took part in this years #ggj2022 @UWE_Foundry @UWEBristol Amazing talent on display this year! Time for some well deserved rest! Special thanks to @diaryofasound & @SimonScarle for organising and hosting our event this year!

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Getting ready for @IoCoding Digital Skills Bootcamp Booster Social #2 on #Cybersecurity & #SeriousGames issues. Can you hack the foundry before time runs out?