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Ubisoft to invest $8 million through new CODEX education initiative

Ubisoft Montreal has unveiled the CODEX program, a new funding initiative that will see the studio invest more than $8 million to help teach the next generation about video game development.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

November 12, 2015

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Ubisoft Montreal has unveiled the CODEX program, a new education initiative that will see the studio invest more than $8 million over the next 5 years to help teach the next generation about the ins and outs of video game development. 

By working with a number of institutions and initiatives in Quebec, Ubisoft hopes to promote video game production as a educational tool, arm children and young adults with the skills they need to thrive in the connected world, and promote diversity and inclusion in the technology fields. 

As well as providing a cash injection, Ubisoft Montreal employees will also spend 1,000 hours a year mentoring pupils.

"To realize our ambition we are not simply setting up the next generation, we are preparing those open to a new world," said Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat.

"We achieve this using methods based on entertainment, curiosity, and self-learning. Above all we'll do this in an open and collective manner in collaboration wit organizations, students, and teachers at all levels of education."

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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