Games Research and Education (M.Sc. and Ph.D.)
Welcome to the Institute of Digital Games, the research and education centre at the University of Malta, focusing on game design, game analysis, and game technology!
Our work is at the forefront of innovative games research. We explore games and play, uncovering new playful and generative possibilities in game design and technology. We delve into everything games can teach us about ourselves.
Our multidisciplinary academic team spans computer science, literature, game design, philosophy, media studies, and social sciences.
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"Studying at the IDG it’s been one of the best experiences of my life, and has been foundational to my academic growth. The game studies and game design courses provided me with a solid theoretical grounding, and the network of opportunities around academia."
"One of the most impactful aspects of the Institute on my career has been its emphasis on interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The lecturers have diverse backgrounds and expertise, and this fosters a stimulating environment for exploring the multifaceted aspects of game research and development. The research-driven approach has enabled me to contribute critically to discussions with my colleagues."
"Studying at the IDG has really been an experience better than I could have ever asked for. Not only because it aligns with my goals from as long as I remember, but also because the content and support I have received while studying there has always been stellar."
Blog What we have been up to lately
Game Philosophy at University of Malta: Virtual …
Techne', one of the leading academic journals in the philosophy of technology, released today Virtual Subjectivity: Existence and Projectuality in Virtual Worlds an academic article by the IGD's Dr. Daniel Vella and Prof. Stefano Gualeni The two … read more
AI and Games: Playing & Designing Games through …
The Institute of Digital Games is thrilled to have Dr.Sebastian Risi Associate Professor – IT University of Copenhagen and Co-founder - Modl.ai, speaking as part of our Game Seminar Series. He will present some of their work on creating agents that can … read more
Game AI - Creative artificial evolution through quality …
The Institute of Digital Games is thrilled to have Dr. Jean-Baptiste Mouret of Inria, the French research institute dedicated to computer science and mathematics, speaking as part of our Game Seminar Series. Dr. Jean-Baptiste Mouret's work was some of the … read more
Games for Education: eCrisis in the Classroom
The eCrisis project aims to enable inclusive education through playful and game-based learning. The Institute of Digital Games (IDG) and the Faculty of ICT are working in collaboration with St Ignatius College, Ellinogermaniki Agogi, … read more
Game Philosophy talk at 'Games Beyond Games'
On april the 12th, Prof. Stefano Gualeni gave a talk in Turin (Italy) as part of the 'Game Beyond Games' event. Game Beyond Games included a free 3-hour mini-conference about how games combine and promote culture in a variety of surprising … read more
Game Seminar Series: Videogame textuality as play of bodies
The Institute of Digital Games is thrilled to have Dr Brendan Keogh speaking as part of our Game Seminar Series. Join us on the 9th May at 16h00 at the Institute of Digital Games. The Game Seminar Series: All facets of digital games The Game Seminar Series … read more