Iggi - Intelligent Games & Game Intelligence

The EPSRC funded Centre for Doctoral Training in Intelligent Games and Game Intelligence (IGGI) is a unique opportunity to undertake PhD research over four years in collaboration with more than 80 industrial games partners and world-leading academics. IGGI is a collaboration between the University of York, the University of Essex and Goldsmiths College, University of London, and will train the next generation of researchers, designers, developers and entrepreneurs in digital games. The Centre has fully-funded studentships to award to outstanding UK/EU students, to cover fees and an annual stipend of at least £13,726 over the four years of study. Why IGGI? IGGI gives you the chance to work with industrial partners and contribute directly to the future of games. You’ll take industrial placements and spend time at international research labs, gaining the skills needed to succeed in a career in the games industry or games research. Our partners include: • Sony Computer Entertainment Europe • Codemasters • 22Cans • Rebellion • BT • The Mental Health Foundation • And more… see them all: Your research will help to increase the use of games as a tool for scientific research and societal good, as well as creating more fun and profitable games that exploit research advances. You’ll develop through events such as: • the IGGI Games Jam, a 48 hour challenge to enhance your skills in game design and development and teamwork. Part of a global Games Jam, you will be competing with teams across the world; • the IGGI Symposium, a student-led showcase for student research and industry and academic speakers; • industry days, where practitioners from industry share insights into their business. You’ll receive practical skills training covering: • Games Development • Games Design • Research Skills You’ll also take cutting-edge advanced modules in a wide range of topics associated with games.