Serious Games & Education

Games and interactive media have a unique power to transform how we learn and understand complex issues. Our research develops immersive educational experiences that teach empathy, critical thinking, and conflict resolution through engaging gameplay. By placing players in challenging scenarios where they must navigate different perspectives and make consequential decisions, we create learning environments that foster genuine understanding and lasting behavioural change in ways traditional education cannot achieve.

Overview

Games and interactive media offer unique opportunities for learning that traditional education cannot match. Through immersive experiences, players can walk in others' shoes, experience the consequences of their decisions, and develop skills in a safe environment. Our research develops serious games focused on peace education, democratic participation, and conflict resolution. We use principles from game design, educational psychology, and peace studies to create experiences that genuinely change how people understand and engage with complex social issues.

Research Focus Areas

Peace Education Games

Interactive narratives that help players understand conflict dynamics and peace processes.

Empathy-Building VR

Virtual reality experiences designed to foster understanding across different perspectives.

Democratic Participation Simulations

Games that teach civic engagement and democratic decision-making processes.

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Multiplayer experiences that require cooperation across different groups or viewpoints.