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Researchers at Cardiff University have been developing VR home rehabilitation for knee pain. Their idea is to find innovative solutions to delivering even better quality of healthcare and outcomes for patients with knee pain. One approach is the use of virtual reality, which makes it possible to assess patients in an interactive safe environment which can be changed in… Read more » about Using digital technology in rehabilitation and home settings-Cardiff University
Immersive experiences can transport learners to different environments and augment learning within their current surroundings. The cost to create and interact with these experiences previously meant that these methods of learning and teaching had been limited to those with ample resources. Technologies such as the Internet of Things, Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality are enabling… Read more » about Still time to sign up to attend the UCISA Immersive Environments Conference in Birmingham (5th December)
Great to see so many BU staff members from across a range of faculties at our Macmillan Coffee morning earlier today. Staff enjoyed using our Oculus Go: VR Avebury: And VR Diabetes: Many new collaborations and conversations were ignited. We will get back to you with how much money was raised for the… Read more » about Cake and Collaborate VR style
It was fantastic to witness the marvellous reactions from members of the public who attended our Augmented/Virtual reality (AR/VR) for Education event. Children were amazed to see a Gorilla come to life when scanning an AR trigger point using HP Reveal. Some of the best reactions of the day were from the little… Read more » about Amazed participants at BUFOL18 CEL event- AR/VR for Education
A report from Debbie Holley, Professor of Learning Innovation and Head of CEL I was honoured to be invited to give a keynote at the prestigious two-day annual ‘Future of EdTech‘ conference, located at Old Street, the so-called ‘Silicon Roundabout’due to the creativity and innovation of tech start-up companies. Future Edtech is a key event… Read more » about The Future of EdTech? Creating equality of opportunity
The publicity said it all! Bournemouth University’s Festival of Learning is back for 2018, bringing learning to life with free events and activities for all ages. We’ll be sharing our research and expertise through an exciting programme of interactive workshops, talks, exhibitions, sports sessions, professional development opportunities, and theatre events. With subjects ranging from sharks… Read more » about BU festival of learning – CEL goes real and virtual!
A VR/AR special interest group met this morning to explore the use of various technologies in relation to potential use for the care of Dementia patients. The meeting was chaired by Sue Thomas (Visiting Fellow) and included two members of staff from Richmondwood Residential Care Home (Johnny and Lucy Glazer). Liz Falconer and David… Read more » about Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality for Dementia Care- A BU Special Interest Group Working Event
