Get Involved

This network is built by its community. Whether you are a researcher, student, practitioner, or simply curious about esports.

A Community-Led Network

What defines this network is not a central organisation, but the people involved. It operates as an open, community-driven ecosystem in which activities are initiated, sustained, and developed by researchers, students, and practitioners. Participation is flexible and evolves with the interests and capacities of the community, whether through leading initiatives, supporting projects, mentoring others, or contributing behind the scenes. The network exists because people choose to make it happen. This openness allows the network to adapt over time, respond to emerging questions, and grow across disciplines and regions. Rather than fixed structures, shared responsibility and mutual trust form the foundation of collaboration.

A Community-Led Network

Ways to Participate

Participation can be formal or informal, short-term or ongoing. Every contribution matters.

Community

Help host informal coffee chats, welcome new members, and support discussions on Discord. You can contribute by creating a friendly, inclusive, and active community space.

Research

Support ongoing research projects, working groups, or data collection activities. You can contribute skills, ideas, or time at different levels of involvement.

Education

Assist with lectures, seminars, or learning activities across the network. You can help with organisation, moderation, or content preparation.

Events

Volunteer in planning, organising, or supporting online, hybrid, or local events. This includes moderation, facilitation, and logistical support.

Outreach

Help connect the ERN with new audiences, institutions, and communities. You can support communication, partnerships, and visibility activities.

Knowledge

Contribute to blogs, summaries, resources, or shared materials. You can help make research and discussions accessible to wider audiences.

Students

Support student-led initiatives or participate as a student volunteer. Opportunities include research assistance, event support, and community activities.

Practice

Share applied perspectives from industry or professional contexts. You can help bridge research and practice through collaboration and dialogue.

Policy

Support engagement with policy and governance discussions related to esports. You can help prepare briefs, discussions, or events connecting research and policy.

Impact

Help translate network activities into meaningful outcomes. You can support evaluation, storytelling, and initiatives that demonstrate social value.

How to Get Started

Getting involved is simple and informal. Join the Discord, talk to people, share an idea, or contact the board and see where you fit in.