Success for ARVR hub at the 11th International XR-Metaverse conference
An amazing week for the ARVR Hub team in Tallinn, Estonia! 🇪🇪
We have just attended the IAITI (International Association of Immersive Technology Innovation) 11th International XR-Metaverse Conference (XRM 2026) hosted by our friends from TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, where our Hub Chair, Professor Timothy Jung , alongside Hub members and our brilliant Manchester Metropolitan University colleagues, presented our latest research to the global XR community.
From astronaut training to eSports governance, it was fantastic to showcase how our team is pushing the boundaries of immersive tech in education, business, and society.
🏆 A massive congratulations to our award winners
Best Scientific Paper Award: Maria Alam and Maida A.
Best Poster Award: Timothy Whiley and OMAR ALSHEHRI
Here is a snapshot of the work presented by the team:📚
1) Professor Timothy Jung: collaborative papers extending the use of immersive tech for social interaction, astronaut training, and learning management.
2) Mandy Claudia tom Dieck and Chiranjeewa Atapattu: Virtual international learning: Increasing international cultural competency through Minecraft collaborations
3) Dr. Ella Cranmer: Metaverse Learning Experiences in Higher Education
4) Maria Alam and Maida A.: The Role of Presence in Virtual Reality for Emotional Well-being: Evidence from Facial Expression Analysis
5) Alexandra Taylor: Developing a socio-legal governance framework for the use of XR and Metaverse technologies within esports
6) Timothy Whiley: Developing a new Metaverse Business Model for eSports and Entertainment
7) Dr Christos Pantelidis: Exploring Virtual Reality as an Innovative Tool for Carbon Literacy Training
8) OMAR ALSHEHRI: Clearing the Confusion: How the Conflict Between AI and Human Content Affects Tourism Trust and the Role of the Metaverse
It truly was an inspiring week filled with creativity, innovation, and real-world impact. Incredibly proud of everyone involved! 🚀
Connect with the ARVR hubs Linkedin page to find out more on what our members got up too whilst in Tallinn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mmu-arvrhub/people/?viewAsMember=true
