Prof. Avgoustos Tsinakos and Chrysoula Lazou have been appointed to co-chair the University and Colleges Committee, an initiative by the VRAR Association. The committee is dedicated to developing best practices, guidelines, and actionable strategies for integrating virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into university curricula and research.
The co-chairs aim to showcase and disseminate innovative practices in VR and AR from universities and colleges globally. Their focus is on fostering collaboration and expertise sharing among academics, researchers, and educators, enhancing the use of immersive technologies in education. These technologies enable realistic simulations for skill practice, personalized instruction, and interactive learning, offering significant benefits in educational settings.