For future researchers

A good research conversation begins with a clear question. Use this guide to explore your fit and prepare an enquiry.

Find a connection

Consider how your interests connect with game-based learning, immersive technologies or AI and digital learning. A strong starting point explains a learning problem, who it affects and what remains to be understood.

Game-based learning / GamificationWhat makes a game a meaningful learning experience?Augmented reality / Virtual realityHow can immersive environments support understanding?AI in education / Learning analyticsHow can AI help us understand and support learning?

Begin with three readings

These studies offer different ways to frame a question: comparing learning conditions, exploring participants’ experiences and analysing engagement.

2026 / JMIR Serious GamesGamified Versus Nongamified Metaverse Learning for Breast Health Knowledge in Women: Randomized Controlled Trial2025 / DIGITAL HEALTHA gamified metaverse platform (Mammoverse) for breast health education: A mixed-methods study2026 / The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed LearningMultimodal Engagement and Sentiment Analytics in Health Science Education: A Learning Analytics Framework Integrating AI and Pedagogical Theory

Prepare your enquiry

  1. Introduce your background

    Briefly describe your education, relevant research experience and interests.

  2. Explain the question

    Describe the problem you want to investigate and connect it to one or two relevant studies.

  3. Outline a possible approach

    Suggest what evidence or methods might help, and what you would like to discuss.

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