Industry Info
iGGi is excited to be working with a wide range of partners from Industry and Academia to facilitate Knowledge Exchange. These collaborations take shape in multiple ways, but some of the most common include:
> iGGi Conference:
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The next iGGi Conference takes place 10+11 Sep 2025 at the University of York.
The iGGi Conference is an annual public event (registration necessary). Existing iGGi PG Researchers present their current work via exhibition and talks. Keynote speakers and panellists include members of Games Industry and iGGi Alumni.
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The iGGi Conference has become a niche networking platform for Games Industry and the wider Games Community. ​Importantly, we will have dedicated time slot for Networking on both Conference Day 1 + 2 (Wednesday and Thursday). In the conference registration form, we ask all attendees to complete a mini-bio about themselves which we will make available to all conference guests on the day. The idea is that PG Researchers and Industry Members get an opportunity for informal 1-2-1 conversation, for either general chat, Knowledge Exchange, finding placement matches, or post-doc positions.
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Find more info about the iGGi Con 2025 on its dedicated website at www.iggi2025.org
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If you or your company are interested in participating in the Conference, please indicate so when you complete the conference registration form or contact iGGi Industry Liaison Susanne Binder directly via email.
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> iGGi Placements:
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During their time at iGGi, each PG Researcher will spend a minimum of 8 weeks (but typically around 3+ months) on placement. Companies who have hired iGGi PG Researchers for this type of Knowledge Exchange include big players such as Google Deep Mind, Microsoft, and Sony, but also a number of SMEs like Splash Damage, Revolution Software, Ninja Theory, and Die Gute Fabrik Story Tech.
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Follow this link to see iGGi PG Researchers who are currently available for placement.
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You can also check out our Testimonial page.
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> iGGi Seminars/Workshops:
iGGi Seminars and Workshops are held at regular intervals throughout the year in various formats (i.e. online, in person, hybrid). They include Talks by invited guest speakers from industry or academia, Workshops organised by either our researchers/supervisors or one of our partners, Panels with up to four contributors, Demos on a specific technical topic or developed game, Hackathons on a problem defined by an Industry Partner, and Masterclasses. Contact iGGi Industry Liaison Susanne Binder ​if you are interested in running a workshop or seminar for iGGi.
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> iGGi Projects/Co-funding:
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Companies such as Microsoft, Creative Assembly, and Square Enix have defined research projects based on a complex problem relevant to them; this has resulted in several successful (ongoing) collaborations where iGGi PGRs’ research proposals were matched to fit the respective project. In a few cases, the respecitve company decided to co-fund a studentship in return for research collaboration/IP rights. We are always looking for Industry to provide new research direction ideas and tell us about their research needs.
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> iGGi Supervision Teams:
We strongly support the idea that each iGGi PGR’s supervision team should include at least one external supervisor, ideally someone who is actively working/engaged in the Games Industry.
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> Post-PhD Industry Positions:
With a steady trickle of iGGi PG Researchers who are completing their doctorate, we can help promote post-PhD positions which an Industry Partner wishes to advertise; we can help put the partner in touch with any potentially matching candidates.
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> Sponsorship of Events:
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Industry Partners can sponsor either a whole iGGi event or an element thereof, in return for a customised package (e.g., marketing). iGGi can provide further info on request.
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> Hosting iGGi at your Studio/Office:
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iGGi always welcomes invitations to offices of games studios and companies for a chance to look behind the scenes. In the past, such visits were often combined with an iGGi PG Researcher giving a short talk to the company's staff and/or vice versa, but the format is quite open.
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If your company/studio would like to host iGGi for a short visit, please get in touch!
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> Engaging with iGGi Research by using iGGi Publications as a Resource:
Over the last 10 years, iGGi PG Researchers have published a substantial amount of their research in the shape of conference papers, journal papers, book chapters, workshops, and of course their thesis, along other types of publication.
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We have created a searchable database for this body of work; feel free to browse it!
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There are many ways for our industry partners to work with iGGi. If you are interested in becoming involved, please do contact us so we can discuss what might be suitable for you.
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