Resilience VR Study

Would you like to experience Mixed Reality training to get a CERTIFICATE for your CV? 

We are recruiting participants for a national VR STUDY exploring how mixed reality training can support learning and skill development in the medicine manufacturing industry. 

Participants will take part in a Mixed Reality experience using the latest Meta Quest 3 headsets, where they will follow real-life protocols from the pharmaceutical industry, followed by short questionnaires. No prior VR experience or relevant background is required. 

Why take part? 

• Experience the latest immersive VR technology (Mixed Reality, hand tracked - no controllers) 

• Gain industry-relevant practical skills, such as operating a bioreactor, a tube welder or a peristaltic pump 

• Contribute to academic research on learning and workplace readiness 

• Receive a certificate of completion (useful for your CV or CPD/training hours) 

What’s involved? 

• One in-person session on the Birmingham campus 

• Session length: approximately 4 hours (12:00 – 4pm) 

• You will be reading SOPs, performing industry-relevant protocols using VR headsets, and answering short questionnaires 

Who can participate? 

ANYONE! We are looking for diverse participants from all backgrounds. No need to have a life sciences background or to be familiar with VR technologies. The less experience you have, the better!