DigiLab Central - Open House

DigiLab Central is Loughborough University's newest digital innovation facility, bringing together immersive visualisation, 3D scanning, motion capture, drone technologies, esports, high-performance computing and digital content creation capabilities in one location. 

On Thursday 19 November, colleagues from across the University are invited to attend a special DigiLab Central Open House, hosted by Russell Marshall, Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Experience). 

Whether you are looking to develop innovative learning activities, enhance student engagement, explore new approaches to assessment, or simply discover what DigiLab Central has to offer, we encourage you to join us. 

The afternoon will include: 

• A welcome from Russell Marshall, Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Experience) 
• Technology deep-dive sessions led by academic and technical experts 
• Live demonstrations of DigiLab Central facilities 
• Examples of potential teaching, learning and research applications 
• Opportunities to meet DigiLabs colleagues and discuss ideas 
• Informal networking and exploration of the facility 
• Deep-Dive Sessions 

Following the welcoming remarks, colleagues will have the opportunity to attend up to two of the following technology deep-dives: 

• 3D Static Scanning 
• 3D Motion Capture & Force Plate 
• 3D Visualisation Wall & Floor 
• Drone Lab 

Deep-dive places are limited due to room capacities and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis via a ticketing system on arrival. 

In addition, DigiLab Central will be open throughout the afternoon for self-guided exploration, with the esports Lab, GPU Lab, Recording Studio and other facilities available to view.