"Who doesn't want to be the spreadsheet champion?" That is what the co-founders of the UK Microsoft Excel chapter said when explaining how the everyday computer programme Microsoft Excel became a ...

A spreadsheet expert who was crowned one of the best in the world last month is eyeing the number one spot in 2026. Ha Dang, from Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire, represented the UK at the Microsoft ...

The Microsoft Excel World Championships title belt is headed to Canada. Sorry, let’s pause to answer a couple of questions this raises. Yes, there is a Microsft ...

Irishman Diarmuid Early emerged onto the HyperX arena in Las Vegas under the bright lights, dramatic music, and fanfare worthy of any major sporting final. Only this time, instead of a ball there was ...

From competitive spreadsheeting to office-skill tournaments, everyday tasks are being gamified. Is this playful innovation, cultural burnout — or both? Maths, math or mathematics, depending on where ...

The MECC, founded in 2021, challenges university and college students to enhance their Excel skills by tackling engaging challenges and competitions. Since its launch, more than 14,000 students from ...