Join Sci Comms East and Norwich Science Festival for a science communication training workshop, led by Jake Montanarini, to discover how to transform your research into an engaging, interactive experience through game design.
This hands-on workshop is tailored for researchers who want to explore new ways of communicating complex ideas, reaching broader audiences, and enhancing public engagement. No prior game development experience is required - just curiosity and a willingness to experiment. By the end of the session, you'll leave with a concept outline for your own research-based tabletop game including a toolkit to take it further.
Free, booking essential
Recommended for ages 18+
Quadram Institute, Rooms UG44-AB
The workshop will cover:
The fundamentals of using games to tell stories
How to identify the core research messages and translating this into tabletop gameplay mechanics
Case studies of successful research-based games
Collaborative techniques for bringing games to life
This session is free to attend and light refreshments will be provided for the afternoon break. Food and drinks are also available to purchase at the Quadram Institute cafe. Workshop spaces are limited so sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The room is accessible to wheelchairs and other mobility aid users and the Quadram Institute has accessible toilet facilities.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected].
About Jake Montanarini
Jake is an experienced games design professional with a focus on serious games - interactive experiences designed to educate and inform audiences. As a Course Leader of Games at Norwich University of the Arts, Jake lead curriculum development and mentor emerging talent, fostering innovation and critical thinking in the next generation of game makers. He is also an active public speaker having regularly participated at events like the Norwich Games Festival and Norwich Science Festival.
