Ygam training
Schedule
Mon Feb 16 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh, SC
About this Event
SUITABLE FOR: All student teachers/teachers
LOCATION: room 1.26 Paterson’s Land
CONTENT: Ygam are an award-winning charity with a mission to ensure that every child and young person is empowered to lead a safe digital life, free from gaming and gambling harms.
What you’ll learn:
· How young people encounter gaming and gambling in their daily lives
· The role of advertising, social media, and evolving gaming mechanics
· Gaming, gambling, and their impact on mental health and wellbeing
· The blurred lines between gaming and gambling
· Understanding in-game purchases, microtransactions and virtual currencies
· Spotting the changes in behaviour that may signal harm
· Supporting young people through effective conversations
· Signposting and connecting young people with appropriate support
FURTHER INFORMATION: IMPORTANT
After signing up with Eventbrite, you are now required to register with Ygam – please go to the flyer in Learn ….
MAPE Professional Learning Week 2025-26/Ygam Training Flyer, The University of Edinburgh and follow the registration instructions/QR Code
CANCELLATIONS:
If you wish to cancel this booking it is ESSENTIAL that you inform the Professional Learning Week coordinator:
June Murray │ [email protected] │ 07903548245
Where is it happening?
Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomGBP 0.00


















