DiGRA 2009 - Breaking New Ground: Innovation in Games, Play, Practice and Theory

Brunel University, West London, United Kingdom, Tuesday 1st September
-- Friday 4th September 2009
The South of Britain Consortium are pleased to announce the Call for
Papers for the Digital Games Research Association 2009. DiGRA is an
organisation that embraces all aspects of game studies, and the
conference aims to provide a diverse platform for discussion, and a
lively forum for debate. We therefore welcome papers from any
discipline focused on any aspect of games, play, game culture and the
games industry. The conference will be the fourth DiGRA conference,
following Utrecht, Vancouver and Tokyo, and welcomes contributions
from scholars working in any area of interest to the association. The
official business of the Subject Association will also be conducted
at the conference.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATES FOR SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE FOR
REGISTRATION FOR GUARANTEED ON-CAMPUS ACCOMODATION
The Conference invites the following proposals for consideration
Individual or Collaborative Papers Panels Workshops Posters
Initial selection will be through the peer review of both full papers
and abstracts of 500-700 words in all categories. Selection of
presentations will be proportionate to the submissions received, and
no distinction will be made between papers selected from abstract or
full paper review. Panel and Workshop proposals should include
abstracts for the contributions of all participants.
Individual or collaborative papers - addressing topics relevant to
the wide remit of DiGRA (including therefore industry, education,
political, social, theoretical concerns appropriate to the
association). Presentations should be limited to 15-20 mins.
Panel proposals - 3 - 4 papers which address a common theme, a common
research method, a shared conceptual issue etc.
Workshops - proposals are invited for 2 - 3 hour workshops that
address a range of themes relevant to the aims of the association.
Workshops that are particularly targeted at a wide audience are most
welcome.
Poster sessions - presentations of work in progress in the format are
most welcome and will be showcased throughout the event.
The conference committee are also interested in including featured
symposia/colloquia to address particular 'late-breaking' research
projects or issue-based topics (an example might be a colloquia based
around Wii research or a symposium based around Women in Games.
Please contact a member of the conference organising committee with
any expressions of interest.
Graduate student participation
In order to support graduate students and early career researchers
the conference will focus on graduate student issues on its opening
day, 1st September 2009. The conference organizers seek appropriate
mentors to work with those addressing common themes/topics/issues in
graduate roundtables.
Strands
Please also indicate your preference for consideration in one of the
following broad strands:
Games Culture
Games and Commerce
Games Aesthetics
Games Education
Games Design
Games and Theory
Key Dates
Deadline for all submissions for presentation at the conference
(includes full papers, abstracts and workshop/panel/symposia
proposals): Friday 6 March 5pm GMT
Deadline for full papers for inclusion in digital proceedings: Friday
26 June 2009 5pm GMT
Notification of acceptance: June 1 2009
Deadline for booking on-campus accommodation June 30 2009
Conference Dates: 1-4th September 2009
Abstracts should be of 500-700 words and include an indicative
bibliography. Full paper submissions may be of up to 6,000 words, not
including bibliography. Full details of the submissions procedure,
including the method of electronic submission, will be published here
and on other forums as soon as possible.
All contributions must be original, unpublished work. The conference
language is English, and papers, abstracts and other proposals should
be written in English.
Delegates are also advised that individuals will be limited to one
paper presentation and one other form of presentation to allow space
and time for the largest number of participants.
Templates and guidelines are available here: http://digra2009.newport.ac.uk
About the Conference Location
Brunel University is located conveniently near Heathrow Airport and
is on the London Tube system. A range of affordable accommodation is
available on campus, including 1500 en suite rooms all on one campus,
400 standard bedrooms, 8 holiday flats (5-7 persons per flat), 51
specially adapted rooms for people with disabilities, plus hotel
standard rooms in the Lancaster Suite. The Brunel Conference Centre
boasts 22 theatres, 29 classrooms and 5 seminar rooms all presented
to the highest standard. The following are also available: Free car
parking (on application); Full office support for photocopying,
faxing, internet and word processing (on application); Comprehensive
range of audio visual and media services; Mini market; Pharmacy;
Banking facilities; Reference library; Sports Facilities; Fitness
Suite; Medical centre; 24 hour security; Self service cafeteria;
Licensed bars and cafes. There are also a range of restaurants,
cinemas and shopping in Uxbridge town.
Local attractions
Historic Windsor & Eton -Windsor Castle, Legoland and shopping are
just 20 minutes drive away London - Central London and West End are
easily accessed by bus or Underground. Historic Oxford is a 40 minute
bus ride away.
The Conference Organisers
The conference is being hosted by a consortium consisting of Brunel
University, University of the West of England, and the University of
Wales, Newport.
Tanya Krzywinska, Professor of Screen Media, Brunel University.
Tanya.Krzywin...@brunel.ac.uk
Helen Kennedy, Chair of the Play Research Group, University of the
West of England. helen.kenn...@uwe.ac.uk
Barry Atkins, University of Wales Reader in Computer Games Design,
University of Wales, Newport. barry.atk...@newport.ac.uk
Conference Website
http://digra2009.newport.ac.uk