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The Serious Games Institute
Unit 6
Coventry Innovation Village
Coventry University Technology Park
Cheetah Road
Coventry
CV1 2TL
Tel: +442476158206
Web site: http://www.seriousgamesinstitute.co.uk/
Wednesday 12th November:
Environment - Using virtual environments to support environmental issues
The use of virtual and smart spaces are significantly changing how we design and interact with our real environments. This workshop will explore some of the ways that virtualising spaces through virtual environments and serious games can help to reshape the debate about the environment.
Confirmed Speakers
Malcolm McIntosh - Coventry University
Malcolm McIntosh is Professor of Human Security and Director of the Applied Research Centre in Human Security (ARCHS) at the University of Coventry in England
Kam Memarzia - Playgen
Showcasing Floodsim - A serious game with the aims to raise awareness of the vast number of issues surrounding flood policy and Government expenditure increasing citizen engagement through an accessible simulation.
Simon Woddy/Stephen Boak - Buro Happold
Designers of elegant, bold and sustainable engineering solutions for today's built environment
How to Register
Half day registration fee is £50 inc. VAT. To register for this event, please go to http://www.seriousgamesinstitute.org.uk/ and register online. Places for this event will be limited so early registration is advised
Other upcoming events at the Serious Games Institute
22nd October - Networking Evening
29th October - Funding Workshop
11th November - Networking Evening
12th November - Second Wednesday - Environment
19th November - Funding Workshop
3rd December - Networking Evening
10th December - Second Wednesday - Social Inclusion
14th January - Second Wednesday - Education
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