Virtual reality
Report
An overview of national strategies and policies for immersive technologies
Immersive technologies, including augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, digital twins and virtual worlds, are increasingly reshaping how individuals, firms and public institutions interact with digital content. However, policymaking specific to immersive technologies remains relatively nascent and fragmented. This paper analyses national and sub-national strategies and policies targeting immersive technologies. It identifies five main policy...
Policy report
Truth and reality with Chinese characteristics
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is leveraging its propaganda system to build a toolkit to enable information campaigns. Its objective is to control communication and shape narratives and perceptions about China in order to present a specific version of truth and reality, both domestically and internationally. This report finds that the CCP seeks to harvest...
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Research that matters: security and sustainability
In this episode, Torrens University researchers discuss how using virtual reality (VR) to retrace the footsteps of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton can highlight the impact of global warming and have educational benefits.
Policy report
Australia’s digital future: a nation of users or leaders?
Australia risks dropping behind the world’s top technologically-driven nations without a stronger investment in digital technology-based research, innovation and workers, according to this summary for policy-makers.
Report
New frontiers of digital access
This research report explores the development and delivery of Virtual Reading Rooms (VRRs) and Virtual Teaching Spaces (VTSs) amongst archives, special collections and museums.