BhamXR: Birmingham eXtended Reality and Virtual Worlds
BhamXR is an interdisciplinary network at the University of Birmingham advancing immersive technologies and virtual worlds. Our expertise spans Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality (VR/AR/MR), virtual worlds, telepresence, avatars, digital identity, and emerging technologies like AI-generated environments and spatial computing.
Advancing Interdisciplinary Research in Virtual Worlds and Immersive Environments
We bring together researchers from across disciplines to explore the cultural, psychological, and societal dimensions of virtual experiences, committed to shaping inclusive, ethical, and impactful digital futures.
Our Vision
Advancing responsible, inclusive, and interdisciplinary research into immersive technologies and virtual worlds, shaping innovative solutions that benefit society, culture, and the digital future.
Meet the Team
Meet the BhamXR team, working together to shape the development, impact, and responsible future of immersive technologies and virtual environments.
BhamXR Research
Explore how immersive technologies shape human experience, society, and innovation through ongoing projects and research highlights.
Our growing ecosystem of facilities
The VR Lab provides a dedicated environment for the development virtual, augmented, and mixed reality applications, supporting both experimental prototypes and user-focused studies.
The Collaborative Teaching Laboratory (CTL) maintains a suite of VR headsets and immersive technologies to support teaching, experimentation, and hands-on learning.
The Birmingham Transformative Humanities Lab offers flexible workstations equipped with motion-capture, VR, and eye-tracking technology, alongside editing suites and behavioural research facilities.
News
Ways to connect with us
BhamXR is an open community of researchers, practitioners, and students passionate about immersive technologies and virtual worlds with several initiative and communication channels.
We invite University of Birmingham staff and students to connect with us, share ideas, and get involved in shaping the future of XR. You can join our mailing list by emailing majordomo@lists.bham.ac.uk with the body content: "subscribe bhamxr". External members may complete our online form to join us.
We also maintain a presence across various platforms, including:
- LinkedIn – for public updates, events, and research highlights
- Microsoft Teams (internal) – for ongoing discussions and collaboration
- SharePoint (internal) – for accessing shared resources and project materials
As part of our community engagement, BhamXR hosts a range of initiatives, including:
- Regular XR training courses and skills workshops
- Monthly meetups and seminars
- Collaborative research sprints and themed events
We are also proudly affiliated with the University of Birmingham VR Student Society, supporting student-led innovation and cross-generational learning in XR.
Whether you're new to immersive technologies or an experienced researcher, there's a place for you in BhamXR.