Project overview and highlights
The Latin American European Network in social support for Online Gaming (LAENOG) project is a European and Latin American partnership gathering both researchers and universities, aiming to become a leading platform in support of young video game players (YVGP) and their parents/educators from Europe to Latin America.
How We’re Making an Impact:
- Identifying and analyzing toxic behaviors in online gaming across Latin American countries.
- Developing a Self-Assessment Tool to help young players recognize and categorize toxicity.
- Creating educational resources (MOOC) for players, parents, and educators on gaming risks and benefits.
- Providing training opportunities through workshops, discussion forums, and digital tools.
- Facilitating knowledge exchange between European and Latin American partners.
- Establishing a Video Game Social Observatory to track trends and provide ongoing resources.
About LAENOG
The LAENOG consortium is composed of seven full partners, three from European Member States and three Latin American countries:
Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal)
Nicolaus Copernicus University (Poland)
Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha (Spain)
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (Panama)
Universidad Especializada de las Américas – UDELAS (Panama)
The LAENOG consortium is also enriched by European Esports Federation (EEF) and non-governmental organisations, Sport Evolution Alliance in Portugal and The Salgado de Oliveira Association of Education and Culture in Brazil as associated partners.
News & Events
LAENOG Kickoff Meeting
On February 17-18, 2025, we officially launched LAENOG! Coordinated and hosted by Universidade de Lisboa.
👥 Our Speakers:
✅ Tiago Ribeiro, Natacha Moniz, Ana Santos, Cristina Espadinha (Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal – Coordinator)
✅ Matheuz Tomanek (Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland)
✅ Leonor Gallardo (Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha, Spain)
✅ Otavio Figueiredo (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
✅ Lucina Menezes (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
✅ Aris Castillo (Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, Panama)
✅ Olga Fábrega (Universidad Especializada de las Américas, Panama)
✅ Rui Vieira (Sport Evolution Alliance CRL)
✅ Tiago Fernandes (Esports Europe – The European Esports Federation)
✅ Maria Giovanna Cordero (Erasmus+ Focal Point)
💡 Over two days, we met our objectives through key presentations and discussions on the work packages (WP):
📌 WP1: Project Management
📌 WP2: Micro-analysis
📌 WP3: Development
📌 WP4: Exchange
📌 WP5: Dissemination and Communication
Additionally, we coordinated the expected outputs for the next six months and established the Quality Committee and Dissemination Committee to guide our work.
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