JZee Online

My name is JZee and I am a tutor here at the University Campus of World Sports/College of Esports. Welcome to this my private academic study support space for students at the university.

Economic Sectors and Esports Business

Esports currently offers opportunities in the workplace and countless more that we can’t yet imagine. Throughout your studies, you’ll need to think beyond the here and now – the resources will help you connect dots you might not yet see. Whether undergraduate or postgraduate, remember: you’re not just learning about games design, tournament event management, coaching, marketing and digital media. You’re going to be part of a fascinating global economic ecosystem, so let’s embrace that bigger picture from day one.

Click on image to better understand the global economic ecosystem

Here’s what you will find on this page:

  • My personal selection of short ARI films (under 3 minutes each) with resident wise owl Odynzia (Zia) guiding you through the basics.
  • The Legion Log-In podcast S2 E13 discussing how to navigate your own unique career path
  • My business podcast JFI Radio with the latest global news and views about lifelong learning, leadership, management, quality and excellence.
  • Curated content that I’ve found valuable for esports and gaming students across all academic levels and pathways.

These resources come from my own personal and private archives and are offered as a little extra to students alongside the very uniquely timetabled 4th Hour: Retention, Progression and Attainment Support Workshops and the Performance Research Lab offered within the College.

Use them together and you will have a rich range of resources to support your own student learning journey while studying with us.

This page is useful if you’re:

  • Just starting with us (Foundation or Year 1) and want to settle into effective study habits
  • Well into your studies (Years 2-3) and seeking additional research material to broaden your perspective beyond International Esports Business
  • Joining one of our new Postgraduate programmes

Good luck with your studies! 

JZee

Or more formally:
Józefa Fawcett (she/her)
Associate Professor, Head of Postgraduate Studies, CoEs

Academic Resource Intel (ARI)

Short films (under 3 minutes each) to refresh your study skills. Whether you’re new with us or deep into your studies, it’s always worth revisiting how to learn effectively. As an added extra, there’s a downloadable playsheet for each ARI film that gets you thinking and doing something different.

Navigating progression through careers

Curious about careers in esports, personal branding, and creative industries? In this engaging episode of the Legion Log-In podcast, I share stories from across my global career—including makeup artistry, HR, and [non-digital] game design—and offer practical advice to those of you wanting to explore your own unique path.

Heads up: This episode is a deep dive at 90 minutes long, so settle in for a fascinating listen!

JFI Radio Business Podcast

This is a link to my own podcast JFI Radio where I explore leadership, management, quality, excellence, lifelong learning and the business trends that’ll shape the future workplace. Broaden your perspective and listen to how successful businesses operate across across sectors and what it might mean for you, and your future in esports and gaming.

Also available on [YouTube] and [Spotify] and [Apple Podcasts]

Recommended Reading, Listening & Watching

Curated content and links to research sites I’ve found that I think will be of great value to broaden your perspective as an esports student. Explore trends, insights, and ideas from across sectors that enable you to connect to your studies in unexpected ways.

Google Scholar – The gold standard for finding peer-reviewed academic papers, theses, and credible research across all disciplines – essential for backing up your arguments with authoritative sources.
https://scholar.google.com 

ResearchGate – Connect directly with researchers worldwide and access their latest papers, preprints, and datasets – perfect for finding cutting-edge studies that haven’t hit mainstream academic databases yet. https://www.researchgate.net

DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) – Free access to high quality open-access academic journals across all disciplines – a great resource to find current research without paywalls.
https://doaj.org

GamesIndustry.biz – Essential reading for understanding the broader gaming industry that underpins esports, covering market analysis and business developments. https://www.gamesindustry.biz

The Esports Observer – Industry-focused news covering business deals, investments, and market trends in competitive gaming.
https://esportsobserver.com

Esports Insider – Professional coverage of the esports business ecosystem, from team acquisitions to venue developments.
https://esportsinsider.com

Abu Dhabi Gaming Hub – Poised to become the destination for esports in the UAE with an infrastructure that enables spectacular live events that gamers demand.
https://www.adgaming.ae

Unity AD Gaming Case Study – Read about the infrastructure and how this is developing 
https://unity.com/case-study/center-of-excellence

Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism, Abu Dhabi University and Rubika – Learn how Abu Dhabi Gaming found the key to growing the local gaming industry in UAE.
https://en.aletihad.ae/news/uae/4576008/dct-partners-with-abu-dhabi-university-and-rubika-to-launch 

JFI Radio Podcast: Esports and Gaming in the MENA Region – Discover how Abu Dhabi University is preparing students for the rapidly growing gaming and esports sectors. Listen to Chancellor Professor Ghassan Aouad discuss their plans for a sustainable, tech-driven future.
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