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
Sound Mapping Workshop at Go Go Gozo 2016
"What spaces do sounds occupy? And what are the characteristics of the Gozitan soundscape?" These questions have been the subject of a workshop held by IDG Assistant Lecturer Costantino Oliva as a part of the Go Go Gozo Erasmus course. The EU funded … read more
FORETELL Launches Introduction Video
The FORTELL project recently launched an introduction video to highlight the goals of the project. FORETELL is a collaboration between European Universities including researchers from the Institute of Digital Games. Through the use of gameful virtual worlds, … read more
Dr. Stefano Gualeni - Campus FM interview
This week, an interview with Dr. Stefano Gualeni's was broadcast on the frequencies of Malta University's own radio station: Campus FM. The interview touches upon Stefano's on-going research projects, his book that was published last year, the raising … read more
Game Lecture: Jana Wendler
In our first May game lecture, Jana Wendler (University of Manchester / Playfuel) will be covering her work on designing and playing games in urban environments, and what features of this type of play (not considered in digital games) we … read more
Malta Global Game Jam featured in Think Magazine
The newest edition of Think Magazine features coverage by Edward Duca of the Malta Global Game Jam 2016, which was hosted by the Institute of Digital Games in January. For the full story, click here!
Game Lecture: Albert Gatt
Our second Game Lecture in April features Albert Gatt presenting the topic of natural language generation, a method of summarising data (such as game playtraces) into human-readable language. The lecture is on Tuesday 19th of April 2016 at 7:00 pm, and is … read more