At the 2026 Optentia Usiba Writing Retreat, I spoke about developing research that is purposeful, socially grounded and felt within the communities it intends to serve. My contribution also considered the researcher’s role as the human in the loop when using technology and AI to support postgraduate work. Watch from 08:28.

The Arcademies celebrate the creativity, innovation, and collaboration that emerge from the annual Arcademia Game Jam. Discover how student teams from universities across South Africa and the United Kingdom transformed 48 hours of intense game development into award-winning arcade experiences, and watch the complete Arcademies 2026 ceremony featuring game showcases, developer interviews, and the annual awards presentation.

Reflections on the inaugural Game On! Symposium at Wits University, where playful design, serious academic discourse, African player archetypes, and critical conversations around gameful learning collided in one of the most engaging higher education events I have attended in years. Plus: our LEGO tower won.

I was featured in the institutional News for coordinating the Arcademia 2026 Game Jam at the NWU. I am a co-founder of the initiative alongside M Lowen and M Freeman. The event for 2026 was a great success with two new institutions joining the family.

As Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Information Systems at NWU, Dr Lance Bunt champions AI as both a creative and productivity-driving methodology. His work explores how AI can enrich teaching, empower communities, and reimagine the future of learning.

I was featured in the 2025 NWU Technology Transfer promo video.

In this CTL-hosted session, I shared how to craft an authentic, award-ready teaching portfolio. Avoid the trap of inauthenticity and let your professional identity shine—warts, wisdom, and all.

I presented a session on intellectual property for Belgium Campus, using real examples from my own work to show how IP works in South African academia. We covered everything from patents and copyright to institutional policy and student rights.

I was around eight years old when I first fell under Magic: The Gathering’s spell. Nearly thirty years later, I’m still under it. This essay explores my lifelong relationship with Magic—how it shaped me, thrilled me, and quietly made me an addict.

“Arcademia isn’t just about games—it’s about global co-creation,” says Dr Lance Bunt in his RSG interview. This initiative connects South African and UK students through game jams, research, and a shared mission: turning learning into legacy.

NWU students excelled in the 48-hour Arcademia Global Game Jam, earning top honours with IP Conflict, a fast-paced shooter praised for its polish and creativity. The jam fostered global collaboration, hands-on learning, and lasting connections through the power of play.

NWU and the University of Lincoln have joined forces to launch Arcademia in South Africa — a game-based learning initiative featuring student-designed games on custom arcade cabinets. The project promotes creativity, collaboration, and inclusive digital education across all NWU campuses.