VR Lab Activities

The goal of the lab is to serve as a hub for research, development, and training in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR).

Supporting BhamXR

The lab is an active contributor to BhamXR, the University’s interdisciplinary community of over 100 academics engaged in extended reality (XR) research. Our activities include:

  • Technical Support: Providing access to advanced VR hardware and tools to enable pioneering research.
  • Workshops and Events: Hosting seminars, hackathons, and interactive sessions to foster knowledge exchange.
  • Collaborative Projects: Partnering with BhamXR members to develop XR solutions for diverse fields like education, healthcare, and the arts.

To sign up to the BhamXR mailing list and be kept in the loop about VR, MR, AR activities at UoB, Staff and Students can email majordomo@lists.bham.ac.uk with the text: “subscribe bhamxr”

Empowering the UoB VR Student Society

We proudly support the University of Birmingham VR Student Society, a student-led initiative promoting XR technologies. Our contributions include:

  • Training and Mentorship: Organizing practical training sessions and offering expert guidance to build XR development skills.
  • Event Sponsorship: Supporting game jams, demo showcases, and networking events to inspire creativity and collaboration.
  • Lab Access: Granting students exclusive access to cutting-edge VR tools and resources for their projects.

To join the VR student society, see: [https://www.guildofstudents.com/organisation/ubvr/](https://www.guildofstudents.com/organisation/ubvr/)

VR Training for Researchers

As part of our commitment to advancing research in XR, we offer a specialized VR course for academics and students. This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to leverage VR for innovative research. Key topics include:

  • Fundamental concepts of VR and AR.
  • Practical use of XR hardware and software.
  • Integrating VR into experimental and applied research.
  • Best practices for interdisciplinary collaboration in XR.

To register you interest in taking part to future editions of the course, let us know by dropping a line on the [Contact Page](/contact).