Enhance Project

🎮 Toxicity in esports is real. But how can we tackle it?

As part of our interview series recorded during the ENHANCE Project Meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, we are pleased to introduce Achilleas Achilleos from Frederick University, Cyprus, who shares his perspective on the importance of addressing toxicity in esports and online gaming communities.

In this interview, Achilleas highlights one of the most important challenges facing the esports community today: toxic behaviour in online gaming environments.

According to Achilleas, ENHANCE aims to raise awareness among young gamers, esports players, parents and educators about the social risks that can emerge when playing online games, particularly in competitive and professional settings.

The project seeks not only to help players recognise and deal with toxic behaviours, but also to provide the knowledge and tools needed to overcome their impact in real life and promote healthier online interactions.

💬 “It is important to make young players aware of the different problems they may face when playing online games, especially at a professional level.”

Through research, education and awareness-raising activities, ENHANCE is working to foster a safer, healthier and more inclusive esports culture across Europe.

▶️ Watch the interview and discover why the social side of esports matters.
Frederick University Cyprus Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών University of Patras Mobile Devices Laboratory Sport Evolution Alliance VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel Achilleas Achilleos

🎮🇨🇾 Our journey through the voices of the ENHANCE Project continues. Today, we are pleased to introduce Prof. Dr. Tiago Ribeiro, Project Manager at Sport Evolution Alliance, one of the project’s partners based in Portugal.

In this interview, Tiago highlights the important role ENHANCE can play in shaping the future of online gaming communities. According to him, the project has the potential to positively influence players’ mindsets, helping them develop more respectful behaviours, attitudes and interactions both during and beyond gameplay.

Through education, awareness and collaboration, ENHANCE aims to support young gamers in creating safer and more inclusive online spaces, where respect, positive communication and social well-being become key values of the gaming experience.

🎥 Watch the interview and discover why fostering safer and more inclusive gaming communities can make a real difference in the lives of young players across Europe.

Tiago Ribeiro
Frederick University Cyprus
ACD La HOYA
Sport Evolution Alliance
VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel
VitaminaC
Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών University of Patras
Mobile Devices Laboratory
Marc Sarens

🎮🇨🇾 As part of our interview series recorded during the ENHANCE Project Meeting in Limassol, we are pleased to introduce Dr. Dimitrios Kolyperas, Research Associate at the University of Patras and partner of the project.

In this interview, Dr. Kolyperas highlights some of the key challenges facing online gaming communities today. While gaming offers opportunities for connection, interaction and personal growth for millions of young people, it can also expose players to issues such as toxic behaviour, abusive communication, discrimination and sexism.

As a rapidly evolving digital environment, gaming requires greater awareness and a stronger focus on the social experiences of players. This is why ENHANCE is working to promote a deeper understanding of both the opportunities and risks associated with esports, helping to create safer, healthier and more inclusive online communities.

🎥 Watch the interview and discover how education, awareness-raising and good practices can contribute to a more positive gaming experience for young people across Europe.

Frederick University Cyprus ACD La HOYA Sport Evolution Alliance VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών University of Patras VitaminaC Mobile Devices Laboratory

🎮🇨🇾 After three intensive days of work in Limassol, we are excited to share the first interview recorded during the ENHANCE Project Meeting.

We begin with Marc Sarens, Project Coordinator from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), who introduces the ENHANCE project and explains why understanding the social side of esports is more important than ever.

Millions of young people spend time in online gaming communities every day. While esports can foster friendship, inclusion and personal development, they can also expose players to toxic behaviours, discrimination and online abuse.

Through research, education and awareness-raising activities, ENHANCE aims to help create safer, healthier and more inclusive gaming environments for young people across Europe.

🎥 In this interview, Marc shares his perspective on the project's mission, its expected impact and the one word he believes best represents ENHANCE.

What word would you choose to describe the future of esports? 🫆
Frederick University Cyprus ACD La HOYA Sport Evolution Alliance VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel VitaminaC Mobile Devices Laboratory WeSocial Marc Sarens Wackitball Official

🎮🇨🇾 Work in progress… ENHANCE is landing in Cyprus!

We are working behind the scenes to prepare the next international meeting of the ENHANCE Project in Limassol 🇪🇺
Partners from across Europe will come together to discuss the social side of esports, online behaviors, education and inclusion through gaming.

📍 New ideas
🎤 Interviews & content creation
🧠 Workshops & networking
🎮 Players, communities, education

Stay tuned… something exciting is coming soon from the Island of Aphrodite 🌊✨