⊲ Museums + Heritage ⊳ The University of Glasgow has launched a virtual museum dedicated to pioneering scientist Lord Kelvin as part of a £5.6m "Museums in the Metaverse" initiative. This virtual...
Category: Education
Meta’s “Metaversities” XR Initiative Announced
| Meta | Meta has introduced an educational beta programme for its Quest headsets in collaboration with over a dozen universities across the US, UK and EU, enabling feedback on VR and...
Training and Gaming Lunar Simulation
| Cesium | Cesium and ReEntry developers are creating a lunar simulation that fuses gaming with astronaut training, leveraging Cesium’s high-fidelity Moon terrain. This simulation lets users...
Spatial Learning – Teaching in 3D
MIT News | This article from MIT News discusses PrismsVR, a company founded by MIT alumna Anurupa Ganguly. PrismsVR develops virtual reality experiences designed to teach core concepts in math and...
RAF Cadets Gifted Simulation Software
Halldale | Lockheed Martin has donated 230 licences of its Prepar3D V6 simulation software to the UK’s RAF Air Cadet Charity (RAFAC). Valued at over £10,000, this software offers cadets immersive...
UK’s First AI-Powered Classroom
Sky News | David Game College in London is set to open the UK's first AI-taught GCSE classroom, where students will learn through AI platforms and virtual reality. The AI adapts lesson plans to...
Roblox’s Future: Expanding Beyond Gaming
Matthew Ball | Ball’s article explores how Roblox is transforming from a gaming platform into a multifaceted digital ecosystem, aiming to integrate education, virtual events, and social networking....