About the Event:
Mastering Up organizing a free online skill development session titled “Play and Gameplay in Education: Seriously?” delivered by “Dr. Sylvester Arnab [ Full Professor in Game Science (Applied Games), Centre for Postdigital Cultures at Coventry University]”
Date: 11/04/2025 (Friday)
Time: 02.00 PM -03.00 PM (IST)
E-Certificated will be provided.
About the Guests:
Dr. Sylvester Arnab – Pioneering Game Science for Impactful Learning 🎓
Dr. Sylvester Arnab is a Full Professor in Game Science (Applied Games) at the Centre for Postdigital Cultures within the Institute for Creative Cultures. His groundbreaking research explores how playful and game-based approaches—both analogue and digital—can create engaging, empathic, and empowering experiences in education and beyond. His work is deeply rooted in pedagogical and motivational theories, ensuring that game science is not just fun, but also profoundly impactful.
Game-Changing Innovations
Sylvester is the co-founder of the multi-award-winning GameChangers initiative, a movement that promotes open, playful, and game-based learning. This initiative has shaped empathetic teaching, learning, and community engagement in several countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A Proven Leader in Research & Funding
With a staggering research funding of over £19 million since 2010 (£9.9 million as a Principal Investigator), Dr. Arnab has secured grants from esteemed institutions like UKRI (AHRC & ESRC), the European Commission (FP7, H2020, Erasmus+), the British Council, and more. His 100+ academic publications include the highly regarded book, “Game Science in Hybrid Learning Spaces”, offering key insights into purposeful game design in hybrid education.
Global Thought Leader
A sought-after speaker, Dr. Arnab frequently delivers keynote lectures at international events. His academic mentorship is equally impressive—he has successfully supervised six PhDs (with four completions) and examined over 10 PhD theses.
A Legacy of Innovation & Impact
Previously, Dr. Arnab played instrumental roles as a researcher at the Serious Games Institute, Applied Innovation Lead at the Disruptive Media Learning Lab, and a researcher at the University of Warwick’s WMG. He earned his PhD in Engineering from the University of Warwick in 2009, setting the foundation for his transformative contributions to game-based learning.
Shaping the Future of Learning Through Play
With his innovative approach, cutting-edge research, and commitment to education, Dr. Sylvester Arnab continues to redefine the role of games in learning and community engagement, inspiring the next generation of educators, researchers, and game designers worldwide