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Gamification strategies should be more inclusive

As we increasingly seek connection in a virtual world, privacy and security breaches remain a constant threat. It isn't just a challenge for legal teams and security experts – privacy should be a priority right from the start.

NEXT: Immigration Services app, finalist in World’s Challenge Challenge and Concept $5K

Kent Chin (GBDA ’22) and his team, Leo Liu (Science & Business), Miley Xu (Environment & Business), and Geoffrey Qin (Electrical & Computer Engineering), are one step closer to developing comprehensive immigration support. NEXT: an Immigration Services All-In-One App has been developed by Kent and the NEXT team to make the transition to living in Canada more approachable to immigrants.

Earlier this year, a team of three Global Business and Digital Arts students participated in the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) Case Competition, placing among the top 3 finalists. This annual competition aims to match one of MLSE’s sports properties with a brand to create a mutually beneficial partnership proposal.  

We celebrated Kevin Harrigan, Ph.D., and his retirement this past weekend.

Professor Harrigan retires after 28 years of service

Despite the popular perception that virtual reality (VR) is a new and revolutionary technology, Daniel Harley, professor at the Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business, asks readers to consider a much more complex history of VR.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented questions regarding hygiene, risks, and general awareness for touch-based public displays.

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Carson, Ph.D. Linda was a Continuing Lecturer at the Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business and a wonderful colleague and friend to many in the Faculty of Arts and at the University. As a lecturer at the Stratford School, Linda made tremendous contributions to curriculum, teaching and community life.

Lennart Nacke was identified in three categories: Human Factors, Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing, and Psychology & Cognitive Sciences, according to a list published by Stanford University.