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Reposted by Aphra Kerr, Stefano Gualeni

elroin.bsky.social
DiGRA 2026 (Ireland) CfP is now live
Full paper and abstracts deadline: 1 December 2025
Workshop proposals deadline: 15 February 2026

www.digraconference2026.com

#games #gamestudies
DiGRA 2026 Conference | Maynooth University
Join the DiGRA 2026 conference at Maynooth University, 14–18 June 2026. Theme “Intersectional Pleasures.” A global hybrid event for game research, culture, design, and industry.
www.digraconference2026.com
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by Aphra Kerr

aphrak.bsky.social
Gamework & gameplay. #digra2025
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aphrak.bsky.social
#digra2025 conf dinner was in a fabulous location. Imagine being able to plan an event this size outside? Impossible in Ireland.
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aphrak.bsky.social
#digra2025 kicking off day 1. Gaming at the Crossroads. In University of Malta, Valletta campus.
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aphrak.bsky.social
Remote link available to this public event on Monday to kick off DiGRA 2025 conference in beautiful Valetta, Malta. Sign up link below.
danielvella.bsky.social
Daniel Vella @danielvella.bsky.social · Jun 16
Mark your calendars! 30/06 18.30 CET, as part of DiGRA 2025 at the University of Malta, I'm thrilled to be co-chairing Games at the Crossroads - a public discussion with a great lineup of speakers! Livestreamed on Zoom, free attendance - just sign up to receive the link: forms.gle/jmwCWyLQtof5...
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by Aphra Kerr

aphrak.bsky.social
Thank you for the hospitality. Lovely to speak in the Lord Mayor's house!
aslibraries.bsky.social
A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · Jun 17
Huge thanks to guest speaker Dr @aphrak.bsky.social @ucdischool.bsky.social who is joining this @healthlibraries.bsky.social @aslibraries.bsky.social event to talk about the role of librarians in algorithmic and AI literacy
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aslibraries.bsky.social
Huge thanks to guest speaker Dr @aphrak.bsky.social @ucdischool.bsky.social who is joining this @healthlibraries.bsky.social @aslibraries.bsky.social event to talk about the role of librarians in algorithmic and AI literacy
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danielvella.bsky.social
Mark your calendars! 30/06 18.30 CET, as part of DiGRA 2025 at the University of Malta, I'm thrilled to be co-chairing Games at the Crossroads - a public discussion with a great lineup of speakers! Livestreamed on Zoom, free attendance - just sign up to receive the link: forms.gle/jmwCWyLQtof5...
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by Aphra Kerr

aphrak.bsky.social
Thanks for the kind words and sharing the pic. I think it might be the only photo I have seen of the talk!
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imirt.bsky.social
We have a full post up on the Imirt Website going through all of the amazing winners of the Imirt Irish Game Awards.
www.imirt.ie/news/2025/4/...

We also have updated the Imirt Steam Curators List with all of the games from the show.
store.steampowered.com/curator/4145...
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lorimoriarty.bsky.social
Fascinating opening to day 2 of the #LAICILIPIre25 morning from @aphrak.bsky.social on how we need to think about the ethics and literacy needed to navigate AI responsibly.
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ardan-ie.bsky.social
The Imirt Irish Game Awards will be taking place during the FÍS Games Summit 2025!

Recognising the very best in Irish Games, the IMIRT Awards are a testament to the abundance of quality Irish game developers have to offer.

Imirt will be announcing winners of the following categories:
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by Rafael Grohmann — Reposted by Aphra Kerr

grohmannrafael.bsky.social
CfP Special Issue on Cultural Workers and Generative AI for AI & Society journal, co-edited by me, Daphne Idiz and @zoeglatt.bsky.social . Deadline for sending abstracts: June 30 link.springer.com/journal/146/...
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ucdischool.bsky.social
8️⃣ 👩Colleagues join us to celebrate International Women’s Day!

🗓️Wed 5 March,11am
📍D101 Newman

Prof Moore-Cherry will chat career& life experiences with:

🔹Aphra Kerr, School of Information & Communication Studies
🔹Supriya Garikipati @ucdpolitics.bsky.social
🔹Helen Kenny School of Economics
#IWD2025
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by Kylie Jarrett — Reposted by Aphra Kerr

kylzjarrett.bsky.social
If anyone I know is in Toronto at the end of the month, swing by to hear me talk about some ideas I am exploring in relation to platform work and digital labor.
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by Aphra Kerr

aphrak.bsky.social
It's Algowatch all the way today and showing a trailer for our game. Kudos to all the Algo team and esp. Jean, Feby and Yekta @savoirdevenir.bsky.social @adaptcentre.bsky.social @ucdischool.bsky.social
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by Aphra Kerr

aphrak.bsky.social
Looking forward to this including @divinameigs.bsky.social from Algowatch project. #voices2025 @savoirdevenir.bsky.social @adaptcentre.bsky.social
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by Aphra Kerr

aphrak.bsky.social
First day of European festival of Journalism and Media Literacy - Voices festival in Zagreb. Including our Algowatch - Divina F Meigs, Igor kanizaj. If you are here come say hello. I am speaking in 0.5 at 1.30 #voices2025 @adaptcentre.bsky.social @ucdischool.bsky.social @webwiseireland.bsky.social
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claesdevreese.bsky.social
The call for the 2025 edition of the Digital Methods summer school from the awesome Richard Rogers & team is OPEN 🚀

Spread the word #commsky #csssky @polcomm.bsky.social

This year’s theme: Social media at a crossroads, and the sensitivity of AI platforms

www.digitalmethods.net/Dmi/SummerSc...
SummerSchool2025 < Dmi < Foswiki
www.digitalmethods.net
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by Aphra Kerr

aphrak.bsky.social
Dr Yves Punie speaking remotely to Dublin MS Dreamspace for #saferinternetday @webwiseireland.bsky.social
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aphrak.bsky.social
Great talk by @debbieging.bsky.social on Influencers for #saferinternetday #SID @webwiseireland.bsky.social
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belkiswille.bsky.social
Excellent opportunity- new @hrw.org job posting for senior technology and human rights researcher. Please share widely within your networks, we are hoping for as diverse a candidate pool as possible grnh.se/77d735632us
screenshot of Human Rights Watch job listing
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danielvella.bsky.social
As we go into the last weekend to work on your DiGRA 25 paper and abstract submissions, we've got another keynote announcement to add to our lineup: Dr Aphra Kerr! @aphrak.bsky.social digraconference2025.org/people-keyno...
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rosamundevb.bsky.social
The Annenberg School for Communication Library Archives (ASCLA) is excited to announce the release of a four-session oral history interview with Oscar H. Gandy, Jr. via @bcnewell.bsky.social

urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Oral History of Oscar H. Gandy, Jr. (1944–)
Oral History of Oscar H. Gandy, Jr., recorded in 2019
urldefense.com
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discoursology.bsky.social
Oh surprise: Guardian headline: Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud

Exclusive: Age, disability, marital status and nationality influence decisions to investigate claims, prompting fears of ‘hurt first, fix later’ approach
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud
Exclusive: Age, disability, marital status and nationality influence decisions to investigate claims, prompting fears of ‘hurt first, fix later’ approach
www.theguardian.com
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iamcr.org
Here's the flyer for the Digital Sovereignty webinar iamcr.org/webinars/dig...
webinar flyer
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aphrak.bsky.social
Interested in AI Accountability and doing smthg about it? The @theaial.bsky.social in Dublin is hiring.
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aphrak.bsky.social
Great day at Media Literacy Ireland event yest. Lots of community groups doing amazing work around the country. Thank you to all the organisers. #MLIconf24
Screens with media literacy Ireland name Panel of speakers on embedding media literacy in communities Panel on the future
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discussai.bsky.social
Great day at the Media Literacy Ireland Conference today.

We talked a lot about the #DiscussAI programme & @aphrak.bsky.social presented #AlgowatchEU before joining Eileen Culloty & Donal Mulligan for an enlightening session on Media Literacy in the Age of AI.

#MLIConf24 @adaptcentre.bsky.social
a panel discussion at the Media Literacy Ireland conference (#MLIConf24), focused on the topic "Media Literacy in the Age of AI". The panel features three experts: Dr. Eileen Culloty (Moderator, DCU School of Communications) Dr. Aphra Kerr (UCD Centre for Digital Policy / ADAPT Centre) Dr. Donal Mulligan (DCU School of Communications) The stage setup includes modern seating, plants for a natural touch, and a large screen displaying the panel details and participant photos. A speaker, Martina Chapman, is addressing the audience from a podium. This event highlights critical discussions on navigating media literacy amidst the growing influence of artificial intelligence. a display table at an event, set up by the Education & Public Engagement team from ADAPT Centre. The table includes colorful educational materials, pencils, and printed handouts. A banner prominently displays the ADAPT Centre's branding, emphasizing "Engaging Content, Engaging People" and its focus on AI-driven digital content technology. The setting is Media Literacy Ireland conference which took place at The Foundry in Google HQ, with large glass windows overlooking an interior office environment. This setup aims to engage attendees with information about AI and its applications including the Algowatch EU project focused on AI and algorithmic literacy.
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