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Rita Orji picture
The GI’s own Rita Orji is making waves in the area of persuasive computer games, where she works as a computer science researcher. Orji investigates the various areas and components of personality types and how they are depicted in the literature, with the aim to create interactive persuasive computer games that are tailored to a person’s motivational style.

Nineteen researchers at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ will receive a total of $1.4 million for infrastructure to support research. The Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) funds will provide researchers with the research infrastructure necessary to lead in their field.  

Among those awarded, Games Institute faculty members will receive a total of $165,000.

Once again a GI member is one of Top 25 finalists at the SSHRC Storytellers challenge.

Emma Vossen
Emma Vossen, PhD candidate in English and current editor-in-chief of ,  is one of 25 grad student across Canada to win a $3000 SSHRCÌý²¹·É²¹°ù»å.

Elise Vist wins Three Minute Thesis competition for Arts Faculty

Elise Vist in computer lab
The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) is a university-wide competition for research-based masters and doctoral students at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ. Pictured above - 2015 university-wide finalists and competition judges.

Emily West, our dedicated member, wins Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Arts

Emily West
Emily has done an immeasurable amount to help propel The Games Institute forward, towards building a more collaborative and immersive space for all the student members.

SumuZ - New game is now published on both Apple Appstore and Google Play Store

Victor Cheung, a student member of The Games Institute has launched his game on both the Apple and the Google mobile app platforms. He created this game during the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Game Jam.

Want to play a game that looks cool while improving your dexterity and speed of doing math? You've found the right game!

GI Member Alexandra Orlando Featured on 570 News

The Games Institute's very own Alexandra Orlando was on 570 News this past Friday addressing how eSports is a growing trend in À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ region, but also worldwide. She discusses at length the emergence of eSports as a source for large-scale competitions and discusses what she sees as the future for eSport competitors.

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