Espen Aarseth
Dean (SCM), Chair Professor · CityUHK Scholars (Profiles) · City University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: Espen Aarseth is Dean (SCM), Chair Professor at City University of Hong Kong. Espen Aarseth shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Accepting PhD Students
Research interests
Study of Games; Digital Culture; History of Media, Transmedia and Character Studies
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] The Metaphors We Play By: Rules, Mechanics, Simulations, or Something Else? - AARSETH, E. - Apr 2026 - RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication)
[2026] The Unbearable Vacuity of Game Mechanics - Horn, B., Holopainen, J., Aarseth, E., Grabarczyk, P. & Xiao, L. - 9 Aug 2026 - RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)
[2025] A Bubble Inside an Anomaly: Looking Back at New Media (3000 BCE–2024 CE) - Aarseth, E. - 14 May 2025 - RGC 33 - Other conference paper
[2025] Exploring virtual reality genres - Grabarczyk, P. & Aarseth, E. - Jul 2025 - RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication)
[2024] The Long Game: From Gamer Hermeneutics to Game Hermeneutics - Aarseth, E. - 10 Oct 2024 - RGC 33 - Other conference paper
Frequently asked questions
Is Espen Aarseth hiring PhD students at City University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Espen Aarseth's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Accepting PhD Students.
What does Espen Aarseth research?
Study of Games; Digital Culture; History of Media, Transmedia and Character Studies
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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