ARCadia Festival Of Ideas: ARC-XR

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The ARC-XR suite will host a range of virtual reality events throughout ARCadia. This cutting-edge collection of resources and studio space will host collaborations across the University and beyond!

About ARCadia Festival Of Ideas: ARC-XR

Listed Under Film Events / Family and Kids Events / Talks and Lectures Events

The ARC-XR suite will host a range of virtual reality events throughout ARCadia. ARC-XR is a cutting-edge collection of resources and studio space which will host collaborations across the Unviersity and beyond.

As one of the largest XR studios in the UK, it will provide a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of XR research.

ARC-XR events include:
Sat 17th - Virtual Reality Gallery of Health as part of Doors Open Day – 12:00 to 15:00
Fri 23rd - Robert Burns talk and VR (TBC)
Wed 28th - Visible Viruses, as part of COVID-19: A Community Conversation, 19:00-21:00

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