ELSPA calls on UK govt to encourage uptake of science degrees
Maths and physics graduates vital to UK's digital economy, says Rawlinson
The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association has called on the UK government to encourage young people to specialise in science and maths degrees.
Speaking today at the Westminster Media Forum, director general Michael Rawlinson said graduates with maths and physics skills are vital to maintain the UK's output in digital creative media.
"This is an industry of highly-educated, strongly-skilled experts, many have first class degrees in maths and physics from leading British universities, but there are too few graduates in these subjects.
"We as an industry are committed to building Britain’s high-tech skills base, but we want to see greater emphasis by the government to encourage students to take up these demanding subjects," he said.