Research Assistant University of Glasgow PhD student @iggiphd (he / him)

Glasgow, Scotland
Joined May 2011
7 years ago I was recruiting for my masters research. My first dip into quant research and exploring cognitive processing in games. Hopefully in future I can revisit this again. Now, I'm writing up 4 years of PhD research.
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Michael John Saiger retweeted
🚀 Final PhD Study – Parent & Child Needed! 🚀 Parent with child (8-16yo), contribute to important research on safer social VR spaces! 🎮 ✔️ 1h session
✔️ £10 voucher + certificate
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An odd one, but do I have any mutuals who are Guildford based who may be able to do me a favour?
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Michael John Saiger retweeted
🌟 Calling all Parents & Guardians! Your Child (aged 8-16yo) Can Help Us Shape Safer Social VR Spaces! 🌟 (NEW STUDY THIS SUMMER) Children are invited to a social VR interactive and engaging activity at the Advanced Research Center (UofG). Sign up via: calendly.com/cfiani/help-us-…
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The Call for Papers (CFP) of #CHI2025 has been announced! The deadline for paper submissions is September 12th (AoE). Please remember that abstracts/metadata must be submitted by September 5th (AoE). For more detailed information, please visit:   buff.ly/45TkkK1
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An amazing PT opportunity for someone with qualitative research chops to work with two super talented designers from @AbertayGameLab on a game that has the potential to do really powerful work - I’ve seen it in action. Please share.
Come work with @RobinJSS and I at @AbertayGameLab to investigate how our game, Right 2 Roam, can develop civic engagement. We are looking for a Research Assistant with qualitative research experience to fill a part-time role, Oct 24-Aug 25. Details below. Please share 😊
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Haven't slept all night. Had workmen in the house yesterday and thought Tali got out. 16 stressful hours later and crawling around the roof rafters like Bruce Willis I find this dusty cat under the old water tank.
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I'm really excited about all the game trailers this week. Can't wait be back in Albion for Fable. Dragon Age Veilguard looks to be using Origins features. But Monster Hunter Wilds, I really wish it could be this year.,
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Michael John Saiger retweeted
GAMERS, WE NEED YOU! I'm looking for participants for my study on video games and wellbeing. The survey takes around 15 minutes and will help us better understand video games. Retweets appreciated! solejarnik.co.uk/wellbeingsu… @AcademicChatter @HorizonCDT @HorizonDER
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Conducted a deductive qualitative analysis across all the workshops I did last year. Finally a draft together on factors to impact young people's participation in the co-design of applied games. Interesting to see how interaction preferences have changed from paper to digital.
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Occasionally I send a TV/Film advert to my Fiancee to ask "did you cast/work on this?" It always exciting to see the huge amount of projects she works on and I'm so impressed how she handles it all.
The Endless have finally assembled. Introducing Adrian Lester as Destiny, Esmé Creed-Miles as Delirium and Barry Sloane as the Prodigal in the next season of THE SANDMAN. Coming soon.
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Going over my data again for a thesis chapter on workshops and I had a few kids produce some absolute gold from participatory workshops. What a journey
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I saw it. Then I heard it.
this the type of shit you see hanging on top of a guy's throne in Elden Ring and then the dude's called 'Morgorem, Bloodrot Baron' and he lives in the 'Sanguine Temple of Decay'
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Michael John Saiger retweeted
🎓 Coming to the end of my PhD journey in Computer Science @iggiphd with a research focus on AI-driven creativity support tools! Have published at top conferences & passionate about pushing boundaries in the field. Seeking exciting post-doc/job opportunities starting Oct '24💫
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Paper accepted for the @earli_office SIG 11&13 conference on "Exploring motivations and barriers to teaching: a game-based approach" Looking forward to sharing insights into teaching from a game design perspective #PhDlife
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Nothing beats down your motivation like a paper rejection. However I'll just have to build on the feedback and try again.
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This has the same energy as three kobolds in a trench coat
Researchers say the Tyrannosaurus Rex may have actually been three separate dinosaurs. bit.ly/4c3ZQkC
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Misleading headline: Research points to Tyrannosaurus-"Rex" specimens diverging into three Tyrannosaurus species, not different dinosaurs. The headline leads people to believe each skeleton is made of three distinct dinosaurs when every specimen is of a Tyrannosaurus species link.springer.com/article/10.100…
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Michael John Saiger retweeted
Pixel Sprout Studios is looking for more sprouts! 🌱 We’re hiring for the following roles: Executive Assistant, Product Marketer, Pixel Artists, QA Analyst, and more! For more information or to apply, check out our website. ❤️ pixelsproutstudios.com/jobs
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Wrapping up a contract with the university: Me: "Will you ensure my IT account won't be deleted next week, I'm still a PhD researcher?" Dept email: "No no. Don't worry, we are just taking you off payroll. HR: "We're terminating your IT account after your end date"
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In all seriousness, this is stressful and my reply has gone to an automated response. @UniOfYork Pray my account doesn't get removed
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