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Dr. Dayna Galloway is a Professor and Head of the Department of Games and Arts at Abertay University, specializing in game concept development, experimental game design, and interactive documentaries. Her career spans academic research, industry collaboration, and creative event curation.
- BDes in Illustration
- BA (Hons) in Computer Arts
- PhD in methodologies for interactive documentary design
Research interests focus on game aesthetics, hybrid performance-game experiences, and knowledge transfer in game development. She explores connections between play, storytelling, and cultural heritage through projects like the Inchcolm Project and ZX(X). Her recent work emphasizes immersive narratives, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the impact of minimalism in game design.
The 15 most recent works span 2023–2014, with key themes including virtual reality, interactive documentaries, indie game innovation, and cultural integration in gaming. Keywords include Game Design, Digital Storytelling, and Virtual Reality, while sub-fields address hybrid experiences, historical reconstruction, and business model adaptation.
- Fellow, The Higher Education Academy
Dr. Galloway has supervised 6 PhD/Master’s students, secured grants from AHRC and Scottish Funding Council, and led game jams like Dare Academy. She contributes to public discourse on games’ societal impact through BBC, EDGE Magazine, and academic outreach.
