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"Getting Started with VR" workshop inspires educators to explore new methods

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In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, educators are increasingly turning to innovative tools to enhance learning experiences. At the University of Leeds, a recent workshop titled “Getting Started with VR in Teaching” introduced faculty members to the potential of VR in the classroom. The session covered key aspects such as: The theory behind VR in...

University of Leeds Partners with Meta for Education Beta Programme

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The University of Leeds is excited to announce its participation in the Meta for Education Beta Programme, a groundbreaking initiative by Meta to revolutionize educational experiences through immersive technologies. Our role in Meta's Education Programme This collaboration sees the University of Leeds join forces with other prestigious institutions from the US and UK, including Imperial...

Digital Education Annual Report 2023-24

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The Digital Education Annual Report 23/24 showcases a year of sustaining excellence in digital education at Leeds. This 4th edition of the annual publication features case studies and key statistics that showcase the projects, programmes and events that have enriched learning experiences for students and staff within the University and further afield.   With a...

Lesson learned from multi-mode teaching at Leeds

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In summer 2023, the Digital Education Service began delivering multi-mode teaching at the University of Leeds.   What is multi-mode? Multi-mode teaching describes the delivery of teaching content in a classroom to both remote students and students in the room simultaneously, whilst supporting full interaction between both groups. In-room and remote students can see and...

The University of Leeds collaborates with virtual reality experts to enhance student experience

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The University of Leeds is thrilled to unveil an exciting Virtual Reality (VR) teaching pilot in collaboration with VictoryXR.  VictoryXR, recognised for its expertise in applying VR to education, has crafted a 'Digital Twin' of select University of Leeds buildings.   The twin offers students a unique and experimental opportunity, pushing the boundaries of technology, and...

Free online courses aim to launch 25,000 UK tech careers

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The University of Leeds has joined forces with e-learning platform Coursera and the Institute of Coding to develop a collection of free online courses to help young people from underrepresented backgrounds explore careers in tech. The Click Start programme, funded by public benefit company Nominet, has been updated for 2024 with 7 new courses created with expert...

Digital Education Annual Report 2023

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We are thrilled to share the Digital Education Annual Report 2022-2023. Reflecting on a year of remarkable developments for digital education, this report celebrates the key projects, milestones and events that have enhanced learning experiences across the University and beyond, whilst celebrating the professional teams that have enabled them. "Our work to enhance and enrich...

The University of Leeds Celebrates the Launch of its Disability Studies Online Master’s Degree

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In a significant move towards promoting disability rights and social justice, the University of Leeds is delighted to launch its pioneering online MSc in Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion. This programme aims to make a profound impact on the global landscape of disability studies by championing accessibility and empowering learners to advocate for disability rights....

HELIX digital innovation space launches 

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A cutting-edge digital learning space for students, staff and the local community has opened at the University of Leeds.   HELIX offers innovative and experimental digital education tools and experiences including immersive technologies, maker and prototyping equipment and multimedia production studios.  It is a dedicated space for the community to collaborate on creative, innovative and entrepreneurial...