5. Access to free cloud rendering: It would be particularly helpful for 3D/VFX students to have access to free cloud rendering. Some universities have been working towards their own render farm that is properly accessible to the students remotely, but they will have lost a significant amount of rendering time due to the disruptions. Access to additional rendering resources could help mitigate this.

Dr Richard Wilson OBE, TIGA CEO, said:

"The UK video games industry needs a high skilled workforce if it is to continue to grow, expand and succeed. TIGA has recommended 5 points for the Government and industry to consider in order to enable games students at university to continue to study effectively. It is important that students have access to the software and equipment that they need to complete their work. Student welfare is also a prime concern for universities and support measures for students who are adapting to working from home are imperative.

"Many final year students are worried about the availability of jobs after they graduate. If the COVID-19 crisis persists over several months, it would be helpful for university students to hear from as many games businesses as possible about the opportunities of taking on new hires directly into remote-working roles."

[1] Data collected by Staffordshire University.

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