Game sustainability researchers meetup on Sept 11th

Hey folks, just a quick heads up this week that the SGA is hosting a meetup for game researchers working on or interested in sustainability topics.

This Thursday, September 11 @ 11 am CEST / 10 am BST / 7 pm AEST: the SGA is hosting a meetup for games researchers with a focus on sustainability. Register here.

This meetup aims to bring together representatives from universities and institutes who are committed to advancing a more sustainable games industry. It will serve as a platform to share best practices, current knowledge, innovative ideas, and upcoming projects. The goal is to foster global collaboration and promote more effective and cost-efficient implementation of sustainable practices within the games industry. Understand how universities and institutes can support game developers of the future by embedding sustainable practices and ecological thinking in training programmes and education, equipping future industry with the skills they need.

Agenda

1. Introduction Round (30Min)

2. Case Studies (30Min):
- Carbon Literacy Training Programme for Game Development Students: Chloe Germaine, Manchester University
-Eco-Critical Games Education / Environmental Sustainability in Games Education: Sonia Fizek, Cologne Game Lab
-We need Systemic Sustainability, and Systemic Sustainability needs Safe Spaces! Patrick Prax, Department of Game Design, Uppsala University

3. Open Q&A (30Min)

I'll be there, but mostly just listening – come along and share what you're working on, and contribute to the discussion.