We are pleased to announce the next DiGRA Flanders meeting at VRT Research & Innovation in the famous Marconi Studio.
Where?
VRT Research & Innovation, Blvd Auguste Reyerslaan 52 – 1043 Schaerbeek.
When?
22-10-2014, doors open at 12.30.
Registration
Registration is free at http://www.gameonderzoek.be/index.php/page/register.html
Programme overview
12.30-13.00 Doors open
13.00-13.10 Welcome
13.10-13.40 Introduction to VRT Research & Innovation + Episodic Storytelling
13.40-14.10 Engaging Citizens: Games and Citizenship – Joyce Neys (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
14.10-14.40 Empathy Games and Trauma: Depression Quest and Actual Sunlight – Tobias Smethurst (Ghent University)
14.40-14.55 Pause
14.55-15.25 Melodia: An Educational Music Game Developed with and for Children -Pieter Duysburgh (iMinds-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
15.25-15.55 Sexualization and Video Games – Laura Vandenbosch (KU Leuven)
15.55-16.30 Collective Ritualities in MMORPGs: Weddings and Burials – Olivier Servais (Université Catholique de Louvain)
16.30-… Concluding remarks and informal drinks
The board of the Flemish DiGRA chapter and myself, are looking forward to meet you at VRT Research & Innovation.
Apologies for cross-posting and please spread the word! A poster for the meeting can be found on our website http://www.gameonderzoek.be/.
With friendly regards,
Jeroen Bourgonjon
