Blitz Games Studios founders honoured by Coventry University
2008 Nov 21 Blitz Games Studios founders Philip and Andrew Oliver received Honorary Doctorates from Coventry University on 20 November 2008.
In recognition of their significant contribution to technology and business across the computer games industry, the Oliver Twins have been awarded with doctorates in separate disciplines in the graduation ceremony held at Coventry Cathedral.
Philip Oliver, founder and CEO of Blitz Games Studios received an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in recognition of his leading contribution to the growth of the electronic games industry in the regional, national and international forum.
Philip co-founded Blitz, based in Leamington Spa, in 1990 along with his brother Andrew Oliver, following 10 years of designing and writing phenomenally successful games, including the iconic Dizzy series.
Responsible for the company's overall management and direction, he and Andrew ensure Blitz maintains its ongoing reputation as an ethical developer focused on creating high quality games across many genres.
Philip said: "We both feel very honoured to have received these Doctorates. Both Andrew and I skipped university, instead electing to take a ‘year out'. To have finally ‘graduated' at Coventry Cathedral in front of over 1,000 attendees was incredible and daunting at the same time."
Andrew received an Honorary Doctorate of Technology (DTech) for his major contribution in technical aspects of the electronic games industry in the regional, national and international forum. Andrew is co-founder of Blitz and took on the role of CTO when he and Philip started the company 18 years ago.
Andrew said: "We've spent a great deal of time working with many universities and their students, particularly on these new game degree courses and it's great that our local university is so in tune with the kind of work we're doing.
"There is such potential in the future for games technology and we strive to be at the leading edge. Coventry University recognises this, particularly with the establishment of its Serious Games Institute, which shows that this innovation and technology can be used for more than just entertainment."
Commented Vice Chancellor Professor Madeleine Atkins: "They have made a mark in a way which improves the quality of life for many people and we are proud to be associated with them."
For further information please contact:
Debbie Henderson,
Assistant PR Manager,
Blitz Games Studios
T: +44 (0) 1926 880000
E: dhenderson@BlitzGamesStudios.com
www.BlitzGamesStudios.com
In recognition of their significant contribution to technology and business across the computer games industry, the Oliver Twins have been awarded with doctorates in separate disciplines in the graduation ceremony held at Coventry Cathedral.
Philip Oliver, founder and CEO of Blitz Games Studios received an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in recognition of his leading contribution to the growth of the electronic games industry in the regional, national and international forum.
Philip co-founded Blitz, based in Leamington Spa, in 1990 along with his brother Andrew Oliver, following 10 years of designing and writing phenomenally successful games, including the iconic Dizzy series.
Responsible for the company's overall management and direction, he and Andrew ensure Blitz maintains its ongoing reputation as an ethical developer focused on creating high quality games across many genres.
Philip said: "We both feel very honoured to have received these Doctorates. Both Andrew and I skipped university, instead electing to take a ‘year out'. To have finally ‘graduated' at Coventry Cathedral in front of over 1,000 attendees was incredible and daunting at the same time."
Andrew received an Honorary Doctorate of Technology (DTech) for his major contribution in technical aspects of the electronic games industry in the regional, national and international forum. Andrew is co-founder of Blitz and took on the role of CTO when he and Philip started the company 18 years ago.
Andrew said: "We've spent a great deal of time working with many universities and their students, particularly on these new game degree courses and it's great that our local university is so in tune with the kind of work we're doing.
"There is such potential in the future for games technology and we strive to be at the leading edge. Coventry University recognises this, particularly with the establishment of its Serious Games Institute, which shows that this innovation and technology can be used for more than just entertainment."
Commented Vice Chancellor Professor Madeleine Atkins: "They have made a mark in a way which improves the quality of life for many people and we are proud to be associated with them."
For further information please contact:
Debbie Henderson,
Assistant PR Manager,
Blitz Games Studios
T: +44 (0) 1926 880000
E: dhenderson@BlitzGamesStudios.com
www.BlitzGamesStudios.com
