Event full. Registration has now closed.

VR Screening: experiencing misogyny in everyday life 11.30-12.30

This will take place in a series of short sessions before lunch. Timings will be made available closer to the date

Location: FAB 2.25 (new Faculty of Arts Building).

We will begin with a showing of a new VR experience created by Warwickshire Police and produced by Catherine. This uses the latest stereoscopic VR techniques, along with immersive design techniques developed by Catherine's company Limina, to draw the participant into an intimate conversation between a group of women concerning their very real and very personal experiences of misogyny in everyday life. This illustrates the positive potential of VR and the metaverse, and is especially relevant to Warwick's work on Community Values EducationLink opens in a new window (members of that project will be with us).

A light buffet lunch will be provided (unfortunately this may be limited as Warwick Food and Drink are not operating over the summer).

Research Discussion 1-2pm

This will be in the hour after lunch.

In May 2022 the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) published its report Safeguarding the Metaverse.Link opens in a new window This is not a moral panic. As the authors of the IET report discovered, psychological and even physical harm is already happening. It's not all bad. There are many good reasons for us to develop the Metaverse. And there may be ways we can ensure safe and positive experiences. Do we need legislation? New institutions and governance? Perhaps a new ethical framework? Or even a reconsideration of body, identity, and human rights appropriate to this new reality. There are many questions to be explored. And perhaps innovations in ethics and the law required to deal with these challenges. Catherine Allen (co-author of the IET report) and Robert O'Toole (Arts Faculty Director of Student Experience) will convene an interdisciplinary exploration, with technology demonstrations, and case studies. This event coincides with Catherine receiving an honorary doctorate.

-->

Sponsors and Supporters

The Institute for Advanced Studies, University of WarwickLink opens in a new window

Warwickshire Police (Paul Calver and the County Council Safer Streets ProjectLink opens in a new window)

Limina ImmersiveLink opens in a new window

Catherine AllenLink opens in a new window (CEO of Limina, Warwick Theatre Studies alumnus)

Community Values Education Programme (CVEP)Link opens in a new window, University of Warwick

Warwick University VR ClubLink opens in a new window