Game on: Driving innovation in graphics, visualisation and gaming
Date
Thursday 13 November 2025
Location
School of Computer Science building, Room A07, University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, NG8 1BB
About this event
Are you passionate about graphics, visualisation or gaming? Do you want to connect with leading researchers and industry professionals in your field?
Join the University of Nottingham’s School of Computer Science for a half-day event designed to foster collaboration, spark new ideas and build meaningful industry-academia partnerships.
This event is the perfect opportunity to meet experts, share your ideas and explore potential collaborative projects. By taking part, you could help develop innovative solutions and even secure funding – successful projects have the chance to receive up to £5,000* from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Impact Accelerator Account (IAA), facilitated by the University of Nottingham’s IP Commercialisation Team, to support initiatives that strengthen relationships between academia and industry.
*Eligibility, terms and conditions apply.
Speakers
Our programme is designed to encourage interaction, idea-sharing and collaboration:
- Flash talks: Hear from researchers and industry leaders as they present their latest work in short, engaging talks. These sessions provide insight into emerging trends and opportunities in graphics, visualisation and gaming.
- Poster session: Explore innovative projects and share your own ideas with attendees.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, potential collaborators, and leading experts in the field. Build relationships that could lead to future projects.
- Facilitated project development: Participate in a guided session to develop collaborative projects. Gain advice and support to turn your ideas into funded initiatives.
Agenda
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9am
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Arrival, registration and light refreshments
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9.15am
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Welcome
Alice Brookes
Senior Innovation Executive in IP Commercialisation, University of Nottingham
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9.20am
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University / industry collaborations
Professor Robert Laramee
Professor of Computer Science, University of Nottingham
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9.40am
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Funding information
Alice Brookes
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10am
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Research flash presentations
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10.30am
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Industry flash presentations
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11am
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Refreshments, poster presentations and networking
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11.30am
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Project generation
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12.45pm – 1pm
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Closing remarks
Alice Brookes
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Book your place
Whether you are an industry professional or a University of Nottingham researcher, this event offers a unique platform to collaborate, learn and grow your network.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of an inspiring day of innovation and collaboration in the graphics, visualisation and gaming community.
To reserve your place at this event, please complete a short online booking form.
Getting here
Location: School of Computer Science building, Room A07, University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, NG8 1BB (building 4, entrance grid reference D2 on the Jubilee Campus map).
For more information about travelling to the Jubilee Campus, including parking and public transport advice, please visit our maps and directions page.
Enquiries
If you have a question about this event, please email Alice Brookes, Senior Innovation Executive in IP Commercialisation: Alice.Brookes@nottingham.ac.uk
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