ADU, twofour54 to train next-gen of game developers

ADU, twofour54 to train next-gen of game developers

Abu Dhabi / WAMAbu Dhabi University (ADU) announced the launch of a strategic partnership with twofour54 — Abu Dhabi's media free zone — to continue the growth of the emirate's media sector through increased talent development supported by gaming industry giant and twofour54 partner Unity Technologies. The partnership between Abu Dhabi University and twofour54 seeks to upskill and empower students, provide them with the training, courseware, support and examinations needed to increase their employability, and obtain game development qualifications alongside their degrees. Training will also be provided to ADU's academic staff by global video game software developer and twofour54 partner, Unity Technologies, as part of their ‘Train-the-Trainer' scheme. Following completion of the training programme, ADU's faculty will be fully equipped to pass on their knowledge to the university's students, developing their Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality, game development and coding skills. The agreement will also seek to develop Abu Dhabi as a leading gaming hub in the UAE and the wider Middle East region with an emphasis on education, technology and incubation programmes for start-ups and student entrepreneurs. Dr Waqar Ahmad, Chancellor of ADU, and Michael Garin, CEO of twofour54, signed the agreement. Also present to mark the occasion were Dr.