The Games Institute acknowledges that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron (also known as Neutral), Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.
Friday, December 2, 2022 — 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Join us at the Games Institute to hear two talks about exciting research from new Waterloo professors and GI members!
You can watch the event in person at the Games Institute or online via Teams.
In an effort to save on waste, we encourage you to bring a mug with you if you would like to have tea or coffee.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 — 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST
Please join us at the Games Institute or virtually via Teams for a panel discussion on games and education with Drs. Jason Hawreliak (Brock University, Waterloo English Language and Literature Alum), Kristina R.
Friday, November 18, 2022 — 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST
The Games Institute and AGE-WELL are hosting a networking event to foster a community of innovative aging research to learn about projects, ideas, and interests in how games, technology, and health can support aging people living well. A half-day event will include presentations from experts in aging research and serious game design, a chance to learn about AGE-WELL funding opportunities for emerging researchers, and a chance to gain connections during game demos at the end of the event.
Friday, October 28, 2022 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
***NOTE*** The ROP discussion group will be watching and discussing the final episode of the series on October 28th, which will be the final meeting of the discussion group (at least until season 2!).
Join University of Waterloo professor and Tolkien expert Dr. Neil Randall for a weekly Rings of Power (RoP) critial discussion group in the Collaboration Space at the Games Institute (GI).
Friday, October 21, 2022 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
***NOTE*** The ROP discussion group will be watching and discussing the final episode of the series on October 28th, which will be the final meeting of the discussion group (at least until season 2!).
Join University of Waterloo professor and Tolkien expert Dr. Neil Randall for a weekly Rings of Power (RoP) critial discussion group in the Collaboration Space at the Games Institute (GI).
Friday, October 14, 2022 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
***NOTE*** The ROP discussion group will be watching and discussing the final episode of the series on October 28th, which will be the final meeting of the discussion group (at least until season 2!).
Join University of Waterloo professor and Tolkien expert Dr. Neil Randall for a weekly Rings of Power (RoP) critial discussion group in the Collaboration Space at the Games Institute (GI).
Friday, October 7, 2022 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
***NOTE*** The ROP discussion group will be watching and discussing the final episode of the series on October 28th, which will be the final meeting of the discussion group (at least until season 2!).
Join University of Waterloo professor and Tolkien expert Dr. Neil Randall for a weekly Rings of Power (RoP) critial discussion group in the Collaboration Space at the Games Institute (GI).
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 — 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Come and discover the interactive and immersive technologies research conducted in the Games Institute's collaborative interdisciplinary environment!
Anyone interested in the research happening at the Games Institute (GI) is more than welcome to come and explore our space during the Open House. We especially encourage anyone considering or currently pursuing graduate school or a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Waterloo to come and learn about the work conducted at the GI over the past ten years.
Friday, September 30, 2022 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
***NOTE*** The ROP discussion group will be watching and discussing the final episode of the series on October 28th, which will be the final meeting of the discussion group (at least until season 2!).
Join University of Waterloo professor and Tolkien expert Dr. Neil Randall for a weekly Rings of Power (RoP) critial discussion group in the Collaboration Space at the Games Institute (GI).
Thursday, September 29, 2022 — 6:00 PM to Sunday, October 2, 2022 — 4:00 PM EDT
From September 29th-October 2nd, 2022, build a game with your team, join a thriving community & have lots of fun!
If you have questions not answered by the FAQ, please reach out to current Game Jam captain(s) Alexander (aekglover@uwaterloo.ca) for more details.
Start: 6pm, Thursday, September 28th
End: 4pm, Sunday, October 2nd
Friday, September 23, 2022 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
***NOTE*** The ROP discussion group will be watching and discussing the final episode of the series on October 28th, which will be the final meeting of the discussion group (at least until season 2!).
Join University of Waterloo professor and Tolkien expert Dr. Neil Randall for a weekly Rings of Power (RoP) critial discussion group in the Collaboration Space at the Games Institute (GI).
Friday, September 16, 2022 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
***NOTE*** The ROP discussion group will be watching and discussing the final episode of the series on October 28th, which will be the final meeting of the discussion group (at least until season 2!).
Join University of Waterloo professor and Tolkien expert Dr. Neil Randall for a weekly Rings of Power (RoP) critial discussion group in the Collaboration Space at the Games Institute (GI).
Friday, September 9, 2022 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
***NOTE*** The ROP discussion group will be watching and discussing the final episode of the series on October 28th, which will be the final meeting of the discussion group (at least until season 2!).
Join University of Waterloo professor and Tolkien expert Dr. Neil Randall for a weekly Rings of Power (RoP) critial discussion group in the Collaboration Space at the Games Institute (GI).
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 1:30 PM EDT
Join us on July 5th at 1:30 for a panel discussion with three Games Institute (GI) faculty members about their work in games and health. This event will be held both online and in-person and the GI. The panel will feature Dean of Health Dr. Lili Liu, Associate Professor Dr. Michael Barnett-Cowan and SYDE Instructor Dr. John Muñoz.
Thursday, June 16, 2022 2:00 PM EDT
Canadian Cap and Trade Simulation (CCTS) is a serious game/simulation designed to teach undergraduate Chemical Engineering and Environmental Studies students about carbon tax and trade systems in Canada created by PhD candidate Alex Fleck and Dr. Jason Grove.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 — 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM EDT
Today’s interactive and playful technologies are increasingly intersecting with technologies of sex. Yet these intersections also have long histories.
Monday, March 14, 2022 — 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
Join Feminist Think Tank on Monday, March 14th at 2:00pm for the third event in their Networked Feminisms Speaker Series: Activist Assemblies and Digital Practices
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 — 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EST
Hi everyone! Join Feminist Think Tank this Wednesday (February 16th) at 5:30pm for the second event in their ♀️Networked Feminisms Speaker Series: Activist Assemblies and Digital Practices♀️
Thursday, January 27, 2022 — 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST
Join Feminist Think Tank this Thursday, January 27th at 11:00am for the first event in their Networked Feminisms Speaker Series: Activist Assemblies and Digital Practices.
Friday, November 4, 2022 — 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT
We are hosting an unjudged, unranked, private, safe-space, game jam workshop. Please Register via Eventbrite. There will be a small fee of $5 to cover the cost of lunch.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:00 AM EDT
Join us at the Games Institute for a Brown Bag talk from GI memeber and PhD student in the School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development Sid Heeg!
Feel free to bring your lunch with you to eat during the talk. Coffee and tea will be provided but we ask that you bring your own mug!