We provide accurate information on Islamic art, architecture, and history for wide public audiences. We help students, professionals, and enthusiasts through our historical consulting services and short courses. Led by Founding Director and Principal Consultant Glaire Anderson, PhD our award-winning projects include Assassin's Creed Mirage and its educational ‘History of Baghdad’ Codex feature (Ubisoft, 2023). The Codex is now available to learners ages 12+ in the Discovery Tour Medieval Baghdad free app (Ubisoft, 2025). Subscribe to our free community email list below, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and visit us at www.digitallabivcc.com to learn more.
Academy & Digital Lab Days (what happened was truly inspiring!)
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Hello Reader, It's been an intense few weeks in the Digital Lab! Over the last two weeks we launched our new online Academy. Simultaneously, we held our very first Digital Lab Days events in Edinburgh and Glasgow. It was incredible how both new initiatives brought people together - online and in-person, longtime supporters and collaborators as well as new members of our community. What brought us together was a shared commitment to accurate, meaningful cultural representation in video games, and bridging games, GLAM, and the academy. For everyone who took part, in-person or online, your participation is moving the needle on our vision of a more inclusive and global past, through games, XR+, and open education! If you missed the first Academy classes, it's not too late to learn with us this summer! The feedback from the first cohort speaks for itself - you can read two eloquent testimonials here and here. To Mohammad, Mourad, and our other Academy participants, a very sincere thank you for the energy and enthusiasm you brought to the sessions! The standalone session on Representing Historical Islamic Societies: Common Pitfalls will be offered for the last time this summer on Monday 14 July - register here. The 'Gunpowder Empires' Unit will be offered for the only time this summer, starting Monday 14 July - register here. And do follow us on LinkedIn to see recaps on Digital Lab Days courtesy of Izzy, Mona, and Deniz, and for more on Academy directly from Sarah. All my best, Glaire |
Digital Lab for Islamic Visual Culture & Collections (DLIVCC)
We provide accurate information on Islamic art, architecture, and history for wide public audiences. We help students, professionals, and enthusiasts through our historical consulting services and short courses. Led by Founding Director and Principal Consultant Glaire Anderson, PhD our award-winning projects include Assassin's Creed Mirage and its educational ‘History of Baghdad’ Codex feature (Ubisoft, 2023). The Codex is now available to learners ages 12+ in the Discovery Tour Medieval Baghdad free app (Ubisoft, 2025). Subscribe to our free community email list below, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and visit us at www.digitallabivcc.com to learn more.
Hello Reader, I'm writing to let you know that registration for Arabic Calligraphy with Hatem Arafa is now open. Hatem will be welcoming his next cohort starting 28 February. Details and registration link are available on our website here. As a thank you for signing up to our DLIVCC email list, you can use this coupon code for 20% off the course fee: DLIVCC-COMMUNITY. If you want to develop a practice in Arabic calligraphy with an experienced, committed teacher with an international practice...
Hello Reader, As the year winds down, here are a few highlights that I've been reflecting back on: Digital Munya 3 Digital Lab Days, Edinburgh & Glasgow Launching our online Academy Thank you for being part of our Digital Lab community in 2025! The team and I will be taking a much-needed winter's break for the rest of December, but we'll be back in January with exciting new projects and updates to share. Til then, wishing you and yours peace, joy, and hope this festive season. Warmest wishes,...
Hello Reader! We're happy to share the news that we're bringing Islamic art courses to a new group of students in 2026 - retirees/lifelong learners! Class 1 focuses on addressing some misperceptions that people have regarding Islamic art. Learn more below Islamic Art for Retirees 1 Class 2 is a traditional history of Islamic art class that starts with the early period and goes through the late Ottoman Empire. Learn more below Islamic Art for Retirees 2 Register by 15 December to receive a...