Yesterday I joined an ISS research seminar. I have been out of the loop in so many things while writing my dissertation including what is happening in here. Yes, I lived in a complete volunteer exile. So, it was enriching and help me to actualize to hear  about the work of diverse colleges, such as what Hanna Vrzáková, Victor Gonzalo and Harri Karhu have been doing.

Also the seminar allowed me to realized new game developments. I knew about their existence, but to hear from the developers its more enriching.  Consequently, the session fed my energy on the preparation of my course on game design so that it can serve them 😉 Yes,  I know, it is A LOT of work but I know it is WORTH it!

Another special insight was given on the talk of Dr. Debbie Watson from the School of Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. In addition to remind my time in Bristol at the GSoE, thanks to STELLAR :), the talk re-enforced the reflection I am having lately:

As important is to understand the bottom-up situation of phenomena, as it is to raise one’s voice with police makers, i.e. pay attention to the situation from up-bottom.

Indeed very interesting after–seminar talk!

Thank you to all the presenters!