Held on 30 October and 18 December, the events welcomed staff and students to explore the new facilities in DigiLab West and East respectively. The inspirational spaces offer state-of-the-art technology, resources, and collaborative environments, incorporating AI, simulation & modelling; 3D data capture and motion; extended reality learning and robotics.
They have been designed to ensure that our graduates are future-fit for the world of work in which digital skills, data analytics, virtual and augmented reality will play a key part.
DigiLab East – Located in Leonard Dixon Studio
Colleagues heard about the following pieces of equipment:
- Proto Epic Hologram – Professor Gary Burnett and Professor Vikki Locke
- Motion Capture – Dr Olivia Ray
- Anatomage – John Warren
- Virtual Reality – Professor Gary Burnett, accompanied by Dr Karen Sung, Dr Ehab Abdelsalam, Jessica Searson and Liam Patel
DigiLab West – Located in West Park Teaching Hub
Colleagues heard about the following pieces of equipment:
- 3D Immersive Wall – Professor Steven Kenny and Aidan Quinn
- Robotics – Gary Storey
Both events were followed by a chance to network and share ideas and best practice with colleagues across Schools and Professional Services.
Professor Rachel Thomson, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the DigiLabs Project Sponsor commented: “It is fantastic to see these spaces come to life and to see the potential for the new technologies to make a real difference for our students, and indeed the creative possibilities resulting from their use, both in isolation and in combination. I would like to thank the whole of the DigiLabs team who have worked tirelessly across the academy and the Professional Services to embrace and realise our vision. Thank you!”
A student attendee from the launches said: “Having access to these incredible spaces is a game-changer for students like me. The chance to experiment with the latest technology and work on innovative projects is invaluable in preparing us for the rapidly evolving digital job market.”
For more information about DigiLabs, and to find out how you can get involved, visit the DigiLabs website.