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
The Art of Game Design in California
Last night, at the main campus of the Laguna College of Art and Design (Laguna Beach, California), IDG's own Stefano Gualeni inaugurated his summer course for their MFA in Game Design. The course is titled 'Game Design: theories, methods, and other … read more
New work opportunities for M.Sc. in Digital Games
The Institute of Digital Games has announced a new collaboration with Maltco Lotteries, who will sponsor paid research assistant positions for talented students of our M.Sc. in Digital Games over the next two years. Current and future students of the M.Sc. … read more
IDG student work featured in new video
Work by current and past students of the M.Sc. in Digital Games is featured in a new video produced by the University of Malta and the Institute of Digital Games.
Visit Youtube to check out the new video!
Deadline extension for POCG16
The deadline for abstract submissions to the 10th International Conference in the Philosophy of Computer Games, being held at the University of Malta, November 1-4 2016, is being extended by ten days. The new deadline is 23:59 GMT on … read more
IDG team wins the MVGSA videogames quiz night
A team of IDG faculty and PhD students put their extensive knowledge of videogames to good use, winning this year's annual Malta Video Game Studios Association quiz night on the 19th of May. Hooray!
Game Lecture: Stephan Günzel
In our second May game lecture, Stephan Günzel will discuss the concepts of virtual spaces and spatiality. The lecture is on Monday 23rd of May 2016 at 7:00 pm, and is held at the Institute of Digital Games. The topic and summary of the Game Lecture … read more