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Research Culture

Poetry and VR

About the session:

Step into a transformative experience where Arts and Technology converge through the immersive power of Virtual Reality (VR). Our innovative VR sessions allow you to explore new worlds and historical times in a completely unique way.

We will show Empire Soldiers, A Caribbean Story by MBD. This is a poetic account of the experiences of soldiers from the Caribbean in the First World War. The combination of VR and poetic performance is astonishingly engaging and impactful. The story takes 10 minutes. We have 8 headsets.

What to Expect

  • Immersive Technology: Experience the cutting-edge blend of Arts and Tech.
  • Exploration: Journey through different eras and environments using VR.
  • Interactive Sessions: Engage in drop-in sessions available throughout the day.

Visit Us

Join us at the Faculty of Arts Studio to see the world from a new perspective. Our VR drop-in sessions are open all day for you to experience this innovative fusion of arts and technology.

Meet the Facilitator:

Dr Robert O'Toole is an Associate Professor of design, museums, technology, and arts education at the University of Warwick, leading Warwick's Digital Arts and Humanities Lab. He is Warwick's first Faculty Director of Student Digital Experience. As part of this he researches virtual and augmented reality. He has degrees in philosophy, computing and cognitive science, AI, education, and design.