SkillGameLab

3rd edition of the experiential programme which, through game-based activities, will help you develop key soft skills to approach the job market. Reserved for international students

  • Date:

    13 MAY
    -
    20 MAY 2026
     from 9:00 to 18:00

  • Event location: Palazzo Malvezzi, Via Zamboni 22 - Bologna

  • Type: Career Guidance

The service is offered as part of the project “Networks and skills: building bridges between universities and the world of work” – Ref. pa 2023-21302/RER, co-funded by the Emilia-Romagna Region under the Regional Law for the Attraction and Enhancement of Talent.

SkillGameLab is a free experiential programme that, through play, helps you develop key soft skills essential for approaching the job market. Board games or online games, collaborative activities and role plays become opportunities to bring out your potential, recognise the skills you already have, and strengthen new ones.

Each SkillGameLab is organised in collaboration with Laborplay, a company specialised in HR gamification. The programme lasts 16 hours and consists of four modules of 4 hours each. Every module is dedicated to one area of the PLAY competency model developed by Laborplay:

  • P – POWERED: strength, speed, decision-making
    1st module, 4 hours

  • L – LEADER: communication, motivation, ability to influence others
    2nd module, 4 hours

  • A – ACCURATE: checking, attention, analytical skills
    3rd module, 4 hours

  • Y – easY: calmness, introspection, reflective thinking
    4th module, 4 hours

Dates:

  • 13 May 2026, 9:00–13:00 (1st module)

  • 13 May 2026, 14:00–18:00 (2nd module)

  • 20 May 2026, 9:00–13:00 (3rd module)

  • 20 May 2026, 14:00–18:00 (4th module)

Places are limited and demand is high: please register only after making sure you can attend all sessions. If something unexpected comes up, remember to cancel your registration to free up the spot for someone else.

Registrations: from 10th of April to 6th of May 

Before participating, you will take an online test on your gaming habits to understand which PLAY areas you are strongest in and which ones you can improve. The test link will be sent to you one week before the start of the programme.

For any need, please contact orientalavoro@unibo.it