Happy to say that next week I officially start the SGDA accelerator program for starting a new studio! So, you know, no announcements just yet.... But read between the lines and follow me here if you're a composer, 2D artist, voice actor or narrative-type person!

Looking forward to reading this - from our Doctoral alumnus @archaeoplays.bsky.social - great to see it get so much media coverage!

Dream of working at @playstation.com? 🎮 Good news - they’ve got 45+ open roles available right now! Whether you’re a coder, artist, or producer, there’s something for you 👇 👉 tinyurl.com/muhsd5sn #gamejobs #gamedev #playstation #indiedev #hiring #jobs #gamecareer

The webpage for our upcoming book has the cover on it now which is enough of a milestone for me to write another post about the book we have coming out soon. www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...

Thanks to the team at MCV for carrying a piece about our new #HelloWorld! Scottish Students Startup Summit event… mcvuk.com/business-new...

Carved in Stone is HERE!!! @archaeonado.bsky.social called it “the best book on the Picts ever written,” so you should definitely check it out over at www.stoutstoat.co.uk/carvedinstone 🏺 #picts #archaeologysky #rpg #ttrpg #indiettrpg #dnd #pathfinder

From last year… I've just released a substantial amount of new stuff to the Archaeoptics Archive, about half a terabyte of #3d #photogrammetry datasets mostly of obscure #Pictish stones. All the work we did for English Heritage is also now available! #laserscan #archive archive.archaeoptics.co.uk

We are onto the last few available in person tickets for this years conference ‘Building Bridges: Connecting Scotland’s Archaeological Community’. To join the conversation, head to scotarchforum.com/saf2025

1297. DISABILITY AND VIDEO GAMES: PRACTICES OF EN-/DISABLING MODES OF DIGITAL GAMING ​ 👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/disability-and-video-games-practices-of-en-disabling-modes-of-digital-gaming #Books #Booksky #Gaming #VideoGames

There's a chapter in this from my former PhD student Alex Horowitz - A critical review of game accessibility guidelines. Had to be cut from the dissertation due to word count!

We've joined the blue sky! Just as the skies darken for winter too Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived! Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com

Did you know I’ve got a starter pack of awesome people who make awesome video game books and magazines?

🎯 Our #totaliser reaches 83%! Can YOU help us get over the line? 🎯 tghts.enthuse.com/cf/graveyard...

📣 In June HEF launched the new Heritage Sector Resilience Plan 2025-35 (HSRP2), providing a clear roadmap for collaborative working to deliver a robust & resilient heritage sector. Find out more & read the plan online: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/hef-activiti... #HeritageResiliencePlan

📢 Join Dr Mahmoud Wagih at #ArtofPossible - From the Docks to Drones 🚀Reader @uofglasgow.bsky.social & Founder of RX Watt 🚂Innovating wireless, battery-free sensors for smarter, greener transport. 🎟️ Book your FREE ticket today tinyurl.com/Docks2Drones #Glasgow850 #Innovation #NetZero

🎲 Kolibri Games – Lead Game Designer (f/m/d) Kolibri Games is looking for a Lead Game Designer! Drive innovation, mentor design teams, and help craft games enjoyed by millions worldwide. 🚀 See the role: tinyurl.com/4ca92scm #gamesjobs #gamedev #indiedev #hiring #jobs

Glasgow aims to become the UK's 3D content creation capital, with the launch of a new working group bringing together academia and industry.

I'm excited to share another exhibition as part of the Being Human Festival (6 – 15 Nov). www.beinghumanfestival.org/events/empir... @BeingHumanFest is the UK’s national festival of the humanities. Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: beinghumanfestival.org/festival-eve... @sit-gsa.bsky.social

Call for papers: Immersive Learning Research Network conference 2026 - www.immersivelrn.org/ilrn2026/cal... - Athens, June 27-30

Great opportunity! For Scotland-based early-stage and aspiring games leaders, the SGDA Games Accelerator delivers a bespoke, business-focused programme informed by real-world, practical experience. Attend nine in-person workshops and learn from industry experts.

AHRC Early career fellowships in cultural and heritage institutions are open for applications! Work in a major cultural or heritage host organisation on a co-designed research project. Apply by 10 Dec 2025. More info:

Ireland just released a report showing the huge success of the unconditional basic income it provided to artists. Each $1 spent led to society gaining $1.39. Artists' earned incomes went up more than their side job incomes fell. And they were happier and used less welfare www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

I would be endlessly grateful if you were to support this crucial fundraising effort for Govan Old's 1,500-year-old graveyard and the @govanstones.bsky.social museum! 💲❤️ tghts.enthuse.com/cf/graveyard...

GSA Live Map - a map not just of @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social campus buildings, but studios, cultural organisations, events spaces and more in Glasgow - check it out here: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...

Unto the Aurora - by one of our tutors @arboretagames.bsky.social out now on @itch.io & steam. www.arboretagames.com/games/untoth...

VideoGames Glasgow Soapbox meetup on now with @calmdowntom.bsky.social

Tonight! Glasgow Games Soapbox at @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social degree show, in association with VideoGames Glasgow sit.gsa.ac.uk/post/glasgow... @calmdowntom.bsky.social @glasgowindiegamesfest.org

A few weeks ago I was invited by @stefanmilo.bsky.social to chat about all things cup-and-rings! Thanks to @urbanprehistorian.bsky.social for suggesting me for this very enjoyable conversation. The video "Britain's Secret Prehistoric Masterpiece" is now available if you'd like to know more!

GADA GameSoundCon 2025 conference applications are now closed. We will be reviewing the submissions and applicants will be notified of their status by email within the next few weeks. Thank you for applying and keep on sounding awesome! 🔊

🏛️ The Scottish Archaeology Month 2025 programme is live! 👉 Check it out and start planning your September: www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/events/list/ Thanks to @hisenvscot for their support. #ScotArchMonth #HESsupported #archaeologyscotland #communityarchaeology #scottisharchaeology

Excited to be at @glasgowindiegamesfest.org tomorrow - where two our our staff will be presenting, and we'll be showcasing some student projects.... glasgowindiegamesfest.org/gigf-2025/sc... ...1/2...

GSA have funded a small project to follow on from my recent work looking into the legacies of the Empire Exhibition for contemporary Glaswegians. This is a workshop series to build on the project, this time run by an anti-racism expert instead of me! More info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

@glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social Has a podcast now! The first episode is a timely special focussing on the clearing process for final remaining spaces... www.buzzsprout.com/2369579/epis...

It's been a rough time for games but one thing that's kept me going is the fact we're running a showcase for our student's games on the 7th of August at CodeBase Edinburgh! - Totally free to attend - 10+ locally developed games - Come support new devs 🧡 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/mdesi...

📢 EVENT | 27th Glasgow Virology Workshop Join us for a day of interesting talks & discussions. Speakers: Adam Bailey, Louis Lambrechts, Kirsty Roy, Judy Breuer, Sheila Graham, Juan Reguera & a selection of students. 📆 Fri 5th Sept 2025 🔗 Register: gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Follow the NEW Govan Stones channel on WhatsApp! whatsapp.com/channel/0029... #WhatsApp #Outreach #Archaeology #History #Museums #Glasgow

They are listed in my Bluesky Starter Pack. bsky.app/starter-pack... Adding a bio and links takes a few minutes, it backs up that the institution is who is claims to be. Without that information it makes it harder to believe it is authentic, people are less likely to follow. 5/9

A mural has been created to mark Jasleen Kaur receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters from The Glasgow School of Art, and to recognise her incredible artistic success. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2530799...

Empire Retold: other voices from the British Empire Exhibition Garnethill Gallery, The Glasgow School of Art Thursday 17 July 2025 – Saturday 9 August 2025 gsaexhibitions.co.uk/exhibition/e...

🚈 Have you seen our Glasgow Subway advert? It features a fantastic artwork by our own Simon, aka @malkydungeon.bsky.social! 🖼

*Master's funding claxon* Did you know that we have a range of scholarships for our MA programmes, including funding specifically for Archaeology, Heritage, and History of Art? Links below!

For 30 years I've been experimenting with ways to see & use the online collections of libraries, archives & museums. I've made useful things, playful things, & weird things. Here's a big list of them for you to explore! https://wraggelabs.com #glam #histodons #digitalhumanities

KTPs can benefit your company in a variety of ways, building bridges between industry and academia to advance your business goals. Looking for more information on how to get started? www.ktpws.org.uk/Contact-Us Reach out today to start the conversation!

AR and Gamification in Museum Apps: Current Challenges and Opportunities - from my PhD student Shaojie Ni, now available from @immersivelrn.bsky.social 2025 conference publications.immersivelrn.org/index.php/ac... #OpenAccess #musetech

What a privilege to spend the morning delivering a @sgsah.bsky.social workshop on how a rock band might make history. We presented "21 Theses on The Tenementals", and learned loads from the PhD students who attended. It was a treat (as were the well-munched muffins). Thanks to Mariam for the photo!

We're reviewing indie games at ludicrous speeds! Not too much longer now :3 Thanks for your patience! Fancy a festival in 45 days? glasgowindiegamesfest.org?buy_tickets=1 #glasgow #scotland #UK #events

I've just had a very interesting meeting with forrt.org about #Games4Research - some exciting developments are in progress, watch this space. :-) This builds on the great work by @mccutchv.bsky.social and George Bray. #OpenResearch #ResearchSkills #ResearcherDevelopment

☀️ We are HALFWAY through The Summer Game Jam Jamboree! Come along to Play Party for the opportunity to play the games, chill in the beer garden, and do some networking! You can get tickets to the Play Party here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-summer...

I'm also a visiting lecturer in Interactive Narrative at Glasgow School of Art's @sit-gsa.bsky.social and occasionally write for Warhammer 40k, among other things