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Live demonstration on collaborative VR Metaverse system at SDSC 10th Anniversary Dinner

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The Virtual Reality Centre hosted a live demonstration to highlight the applications of Virtual Reality and Meta Technologies during the HSUHK School of Decision Science (SDSC) 10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Decision Analytics Outstanding Award Presentation Ceremony 2025, held on 6 June 2025 at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers. The event welcomed over…

VR Experience for Retirement Education Workshop

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On 28 March 2025, the HSUHK Institute of Knowledge Exchange (IKE) hosted a retirement education workshop for retirees. The event aimed to equip participants with vital anti-scam knowledge while introducing them to the university’s cutting-edge technology through immersive experiences, supported by the Virtual Reality Centre (VRC). 60 retirees participated in the workshop, divided into three…

VRC Metaverse4ALL Project Shortlisted for QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024

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The Virtual Reality Centre (VRC) at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) has garnered international acclaim for its groundbreaking initiative, Metaverse4ALL: Problem-based Collaborative Learning via Metaverse for Higher Education Disciplines, which has been shortlisted for the Immersive Experiential Learning Award at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024. This project represents a significant leap…

AR Mascot Photo Taking Event – HSUHK Graduation Ceremony 2024

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The VRC organised an Augmented Reality (AR) Mascot Photo Taking Event during the graduation ceremony on 4 and 5 December 2024. This event took place outside The Auditorium, Lee Quo Wei Academic Building and attracted over 150 graduates, their friends and family. Attendees had the opportunity to capture memorable photos alongside virtual HSUHK mascots and…

World Heritage Creative x Innovator Forum in Hangzhou, China (7-8 Nov 2024)

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The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) was invited to the UNESCO Global Award Ceremony in the World Heritage Creative x Innovator Forum in receiving the Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases. The event held in Hangzhou, China on 7-8 November 2024 was hosted by World Heritage Institute of Training and Research…

VRC Launches AR Mobile App for New Students

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The Virtual Reality Centre (VRC) is thrilled to announce the successful public launch of the NSWD 2024 app, an Augmented Reality (AR) mobile application developed in collaboration with the Student Affairs Office (SAO) specifically for the New Student Welcome Day (NSWD). The app, available for both iOS and Android devices, aims to provide an engaging…

Virtual Reality Week 2023

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The Virtual Reality Centre (VRC) hosted Virtual Reality Week 2023, from 18 to 22 September 2023, attracting over 70 students and staff members from the University, who had the opportunity to immerse into the world of virtual reality and Metaverse through three different themes: Arts and Heritage Theme, Aviation and Maritime Logistics Theme, and Journalism…