The University of Ottawa Library is innovating and rolling out the red carpet for video games by opening, for the first time, a space dedicated to this booming medium on campus: the Gaming Hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gaming Hub was officially inaugurated on September 25, 2025, in the presence of library representatives, \u00c9ric Bercier, Vice-President of Student Affairs, and many students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located at the heart of the main library (Room MRT 144), the space features 12 PCs that allow students to play some of the most popular games, including League of Legends, Valorant, Counter Strike, Super Smash Bros, and many others. The space also welcomes card game enthusiasts (Magic, One Piece, etc.) and board game players. The project aims to be cross-faculty, serving the entire student population at the University of Ottawa, where it is estimated that more than half of students engage in video games in one form or another!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gaming Hub serves several functions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gaming Hub (MRT 144) will host numerous researchers, experts, and professionals from the video game industry who will provide an interdisciplinary training program for students who visit the space. Key topics will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students at the University of Ottawa play an active role in managing and animating the space through the Esports Club, the Game Dev Club, and the Board Games Club. These three clubs represent several hundred students in our community and are planning to host dozens of events throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Students are encouraged to follow the clubs\u2019 social media accounts to participate in these activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Come visit the Gaming Hub (Room MRT 144), spend quality time with friends, challenge others on your favorite games, and learn more about the exciting world of video games!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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