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Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games

Roehampton University offers students £2,000 a year to play esports alongside their studies.

August 23, 2026 1 min read Pressivio News Desk

Source: BBC Technology

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Roehampton University offers students £2,000 a year to play esports alongside their studies.

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