Read more “UMverse Boosts Student Engagement through Virtual Reality Learning Initiative” →
Colleges and universities are transforming into engines of dynamic economic growth, workforce development, and real-world innovation. In collaboration with HTC VIVE, Virtualware Co. has just released the whitepaper on “How Universities and Colleges are Fostering Innovation-Driven Regional Economic Development Initiatives.” Read more “Whitepaper on Transforming Colleges and Universities into Engines of Innovation” →
We are excited to announce the 2025–26 Faculty XR Awards and are actively seeking proposals! We encourage researchers interested in AR and VR technology to submit their ideas. This initiative will pair faculty with a team of XR developers to design, develop, or prototype an XR application that enhances teaching, research, or creative scholarship. Read more “CALL FOR PROPOSALS! Faculty XR Awards Offering 10 Grants for AR + VR Tech Ideas” →
Bridging Past and Future: An Immersive Exhibition on the Golden Age of the Jews of Al-Andalus is currently located on the first floor of the Richter Library on the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus. The Association of Jewish Libraries’ AJL News and Reviews writes about the exhibit for their Spring 2025 newsletter: Read more “Traveling XR Experience: The Golden Age of the Jews comes to Richter Library” →
Read more “Miami XR 2025 Shared Insights About the Future of XR” →
This article by FORBES Magazine looks at how “virtual and mixed reality are transforming how students learn. From exploring the insides of a Roman battlefield and dissecting a human heart in 3D to walking on the surface of Mars, VR/MR technologies [are enabling] the creation of immersive experiences that enhance learning beyond what is possible in the physical world.” Read more “FORBES: Meta for Education Brings XR Experiences to any Classroom” →
IDSC is pleased to announce six “Expanding the Use of Collaborative Data Science at UM” grants program awardees. Now in its fourth year, this grants program helps increase the use of data science to foster breakthroughs in disciplinary pursuits making the research team more competitive for external funding. Read more “Announcing the Awardees for the IDSC “Expanding the Use of Collaborative Data Science” Grant” →
UMverse at the University of Miami invites you to dive into the cutting-edge world of XR at Miami XR 2025, Thursday and Friday, February 6+7. Join industry experts, tech visionaries, artists, and university scholars from around the globe to explore the latest trends and innovations in XR technology. Read more “MIAMI XR 2025 February 6+7 | Ticket Covers Both Days” →
UMverse at the University of Miami invites you to dive into the cutting-edge world of XR at Miami XR 2025, Thursday and Friday, February 6+7. Join industry experts, tech visionaries, artists, and university scholars from around the globe to explore the latest trends and innovations in XR technology. Read more “Miami XR 2025: Where Innovation Meets Imagination 2/6+7” →