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Drs Michaela MacDonald and Gaetano Dimita have each contributed a chapter to a groundbreaking new report by the European Audiovisual Observatory | Observatoire européen de l'audiovisuel (Council of Europe) on the "Legal Challenges and Market Dynamics in the Video Game Sector" — published today! 🎮📚 Dr Macdonald tackled the complex question, "What constitutes a video game?" She explores the shift from physical products to interactive digital services, categorising games into console, PC, and mobile segments. Her analysis highlights how defining “video games” affects regulatory frameworks for IP, consumer protection, and emerging AI regulations. Dr Dimita examined the EU's diverse approaches to video game copyright and IP. His chapter delves into the unique challenges of harmonizing copyright protections across Europe, touching on visual, audio, and software elements, and the complexities of navigating national variations in legislation. This report marks the first-ever in-depth examination of Europe’s video game sector by the Observatory. It addresses essential themes such as IP protection, funding models, GDPR compliance, user safety, and accessibility. With insights from leading experts, it offers a vital look at the industry's rapid evolution and regulatory landscape. Dr Macdonald will represent Queen Mary University of London and the team next week in Strasbourg at the "Game On: Decoding the Video Games Sector" workshop, bringing together diverse voices from law, academia, game development, and more. This report is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamic interplay between growth, regulation, and protection in one of Europe’s most innovative industries. Download "Legal challenges and market dynamics in the video games sector": https://lnkd.in/eHYchMVu #VideoGames #IP #DigitalInnovation #EURegulation #GamingIndustry Queen Mary School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Queen Mary Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, QMUL School of Law

🌟 Queen Mary Presents: The Employer’s Address 2024🌟 Are you ready to connect, collaborate, and get inspired? This year, the Queen Mary School of Business & Management is hosting an unforgettable evening of insight and innovation! 🎉 🎤 Featured Speakers: 🔹 Sandra Kerr CBE – Championing race equality and allyship 🔹 Julie Linn Teigland – Leader in digital innovation and inclusive growth Expect powerful discussions on diversity, inclusion, and preparing for the future workforce. With keynote speakers and networking opportunities, this is your chance to meet those shaping tomorrow’s world of work. 🗓️ Thursday 28 November 2024 📍 The Octagon, Queen Mary University of London ⏰ 5:00 PM – Registration | 5:30 PM – Speeches & Q&A | 6:30 PM – Networking Reception 👉 Join us to connect with top leaders, discover new strategies, and be part of a conversation that matters! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/erJA8JuE #QueenMaryPresents

🎭 'The Verbatim Formula: using creative arts for collaborative research' 💡 Maggie Inchley, Queen Mary University of London and Dr Sylvan Baker, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama has written for Times Higher Education on how performance practices can support participatory research centred around emotionally charged lived experiences. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euDGKerY

⚠ 'Trigger Warnings are nothing but tribal slogans' "Alerts about troubling material project ethical universality but trumpet some forms of injustice while conveniently bypassing others", says Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and Humanities at QMUL School of Law. Read his latest article in Times Higher Education 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eJn5iTEU

📢 Join School of Politics and International Relations, Queen Mary University of London on Tuesday 19 November 2024, for a thought-provoking Professorial Inaugural Lecture with Professor Christopher Phillips. Professor Phillips, acclaimed author of The Battle for Syria and Battleground: Ten Conflicts that Explain the New Middle East, will explore the complexities of conflict in the American and post-American Middle East. Discover how domestic factors and shifting international dynamics shape the region’s conflicts. 📅 Date: Tuesday 19 November 2024 🕕 Time: 6 - 8:30pm GMT 📍 Venue: QMUL Graduate Centre, Peston Lecture Theatre, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-U_GQwk? #MiddleEastConflict #InternationalRelations #QMUL

🌟 Exciting News 🌟 We’re now on LinkedIn!     From our updates you can expect to be immersed in life at Queen Mary. Keep up with our community and learn about exciting and important research, what our students are up to, and inspiring alumni stories.       Queen Mary Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences   #QMUL #QueenMaryUniversity #History #LondonUniversity 

We are happy to announce that Annie Fitzwater (MA Global Development) and Lucy Stott (MSc Water and Environmental Management) have been awarded Queen Mary Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Postgraduate Prizes in recognition of their excellent academic performance across their degree. Congratulations Annie and Lucy! 🎉

As alarming reports reveal a troubling increase in spiking incidents in the UK, leaving victims vulnerable and terrified, legal expert Amber Marks, Lecturer in Criminal Law and Evidence at QMUL School of Law, calls for immediate reform to address this pervasive threat. #Spiking #LegalReform #PublicSafety

Exciting news - we’re now on LinkedIn!    From our updates, you can expect to be immersed in life at Queen Mary. Keep up with our community and learn about exciting and important research, what our students are studying, inspiring alumni stories, and much more.   Connect with us by tagging us in your posts so we can see what you’re up to! Learn more about our School here: https://lnkd.in/dsmD98Gj   #QMUL #QueenMaryUni #Geography #London Queen Mary Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 

🎉 Congratulations Mina Tajvidi! 🤞