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Extended Reality Lab

Collaborate - Innovate - Transform


About us

The XR Lab revolutionises education by developing immersive content to create transformative learning experiences. We specialise in personalised learning, immersive content that brings education to life and is accessible to all.

Inside the XR Lab

Industries

  • Car

    Automotive

  • Construction

    Construction

  • STEM

    Education and STEM

  • Healthcare

    Healthcare

  • Logistics

    Logistics

  • Nuclear

    Nuclear

  • Sport

    Sport

  • Sustainability

    Sustainability

Partnerships

Projects

  • Counselling Classrooms

    Counselling Classrooms

    Our virtual counselling rooms means students can explore environments that mimic real-world therapy spaces. This allows students to assess the suitability of rooms for client safety and comfort, helping to sharpen their understanding of effective counselling settings.


  • Maths

    VR Maths Escape Room

    Solve puzzles and beat the clock! Our immersive VR escape room challenges students to crack mathematical puzzles in a race to reach the escape pod. It's a fun, interactive way to sharpen problem-solving and maths skills under pressure.

  • Chemistry

    VR Chemistry Laboratory

    Explore chemistry like never before. In this virtual lab, students can mix chemicals and watch the reactions unfold in real-time. It’s a risk-free environment to experiment, learn, and ignite curiosity about the wonders of chemistry.

  • Carnival

    VR Carnival Games for Language Learning

    We have developed VR carnival games that make learning a new language a fun, interactive adventure. With three games and multiple difficulty levels, students can practise vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension while enjoying a playful environment.

  • VR Multi-user Environment

    VR Multi-user Environment

    Bring complex models to life! This project allows students to explore 3D models of engines, vehicles, and more, enhancing their understanding of technical details in an immersive, virtual space.

  • Nuclear

    Mixed Reality AI Assistant

    The future of learning is here with our AI-powered assistant. Whether you’re a student or a professional, this mixed reality application offers tailored support, providing expert guidance on academic or industry-specific topics in real time.

  • Sport

    Augmented Reality Human Anatomy and Physiology

    Discover the human body in stunning detail. This project aims to develop an augmented reality application to explore human anatomy and physiology while scanning an image target, offering a deeper, interactive understanding of the body's complex systems.

Technologies

  • VR

    Virtual Reality

    Explore and learn in a fully immersive environment

  • AR

    Augmented Reality

    Making cutting-edge technology accessible on your phone or tablet.

  • MR

    Mixed Reality

    Bring digital objects into the real world.

  • AI

    Artificial Intelligence

    Transforming learning through a fully personalised experience.

Courses

Our state-of-the-art XR Lab revolutionises learning and brings education to life.

Be one of the first to immerse yourself in a course delivered in our transformative space with cutting-edge technology:

  •  BSc - Interactive & Immersive Technology

    BSc - Interactive & Immersive Technology

    Learn to build digital worlds, and design the tools that increasingly drive our industries. Design. Model. Code. Be as boundless as your imagination.

  • BA - Video Game Design

    BA - Video Game Design

    Combine visual-art theory with extensive development training to create, code and release your own games and digital assets throughout your studies.


  • BSc - Computing and Digital Technology

    BSc - Computing and Digital Technology

    Looking for a future in tech? Our BSc (Hons) Computing and Digital Technology degree is designed to equip you with the skills to thrive in the tech industry.


  • HND - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    HND - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    The BTEC Higher National in Digital Technologies Artificial Intelligence is designed for individuals who want to develop technical expertise in AI-driven solutions, preparing them for roles in software development, machine learning, and intelligent system design.


  • HNC - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    HNC - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    This qualification offers a practical, industry-aligned curriculum that combines core AI principles with hands-on applications in intelligent systems, deep learning, and automation. By studying with us, you will gain the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to succeed in an AI-driven job market.



  • HND Esports Production

    HND Esports Production

    This Higher Education Esports course provides a seamless progression pathway for Level 3 Esports students and offers new opportunities for Access to Higher Education learners, particularly those interested in broadcasting and content creation.


  • HNC Esports Production

    HNC Esports Production

    Designed to meet the growing demands of the esports industry, the course develops key skills such as event management, creative broadcasting, branding and sponsorship, content creation, and on-air talent. Students will benefit from hands-on learning in the college’s state-of-the-art XR Lab, a facility purpose-built for esports



Videos

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Book the space

Crowned with the prestigious Inspiring Learning Spaces Award 2024/25, the XR Lab is more than just a venue - it’s a hub for innovation and engagement. Step into a space designed to transform your events, from conferences to immersive and interactive experiences that captivate and inspire your guests.

Complement your event with exquisite catering from our award-winning, student-run restaurant, where exceptional service and culinary artistry come together. At the XR Lab, we don’t just host events - we create unforgettable experiences that inspire and build meaningful connections.

Get in touch

XR Lab

University and Professional Development Centre

73 Western Way

Bury St. Edmunds IP33 3SP

Email

xrlab@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk