Games are everywhere—whether they’re board games, role-playing games, or video games, they serve different purposes beyond entertainment. Games are also powerful tools for data collection, analysis, interdisciplinary research, teaching, and mediation. The ULB community is filled with gamers, designers, and researchers who are passionate about integrating games into their academic and professional practices.
To bring together like-minded individuals, we invite you to a full day dedicated to exploring games as research and teaching tools! This event will provide a space for:
- Showcasing games developed by ULB members.
- Discussing the role of games in research and education.
- Creating synergies and forming collaborations around game-based methodologies.
This initiative is open to anyone who has developed a game or is simply passionate about gaming. If you are interested, sign up to be part of this dynamic day!
Event Program:
09:30 – Welcome & Registration
10:00 – 12:00 | Serious Games: Short Presentations
A showcase of games developed within ULB’s research and teaching activities. Each presenter will have five minutes to introduce their game, highlighting its format, purpose, methodology, and key takeaways.
Participants presenting games should arrive by 9:45 AM to set up their materials.
12:00 – 14:00 | The "Ludic Lunch"
A networking lunch featuring interactive tabletop game exhibits. While full gameplay will not be possible, attendees will have the chance to explore different games, ask questions, and understand their mechanics.
If you would like to feature your game during this session, please confirm via email to Fanny.Sbaraglia@ulb.be and Samia.Ben.Rajeb@ulb.be.
14:00 – 16:30 | Reflective Capsule: Group Discussions
A collaborative session for discussing insights, challenges, and potential applications of games in research and education.
16:30 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks: "What’s Next?"
This event is an opportunity to connect with researchers, educators, and students across disciplines who are eager to explore the impact of games in academia.
Organizing Team:
- Fanny Sbaraglia (Phisoc)
- Karel Vanhaesebrouck (LTC)
- Samia Ben Rajeb (EBP)
For additional information, please contact:📧 Fanny.Sbaraglia@ulb.be | Samia.Ben.Rajeb@ulb.be
We look forward to seeing you at Usquare for this interactive and insightful event!