The Digital Alchemists: UWS CCT's Research
Released every Tuesday morning by the UWS Creative Computing Technologies Research Group at the University of the West of Scotland, this AI generated podcast explores the latest exciting research developed at the UWS CCT Group.
Discover how emerging technologies suc as virtual and augmented reality, generative AI, serious games, gamification, music tech, and 3D modelling and animation are making an impact right now. Through simple, engaging explanations, you'll learn about recent publications and innovations in cultural heritage, accessibility and inclusion, health and wellbeing, and education and professional training.
The Digital Alchemists: UWS CCT's Research
Guidelines for Immersive Serious Games Design
Welcome to Episode 2 of the AI generated UWS CCT's Research podcast. This episode highlights "Guidelines for Immersive Serious Games Design" by our PhD student Luke Beveridge. Published at IEEE SKIMA 2025, this paper presents over 100 universal design guidelines for immersive serious games (ISG). Based on a thematic analysis of literature, it aims to bridge the gap in understanding how to design successful ISG applications. Tune in to learn how these guidelines can assist researchers and practitioners in developing effective ISG experiences that enhance engagement and motivation. The full list of guidelines can be accessed here: https://uwscct.github.io/isg_guidelines/