Partnership brings the power of AR and VR to the University’s students and staff
The University of East London (UEL) today launched an EON-XR Center in partnership with global industry leaders EON Reality.
The new EON-XR Center, the first and only one of its kind in the UK, allows students, lecturers and industry partners to access Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) based training through a range of devices including the web, personal smartphones and VR headsets.
“Part of our 2028 strategy is to provide a 4.0 education experience for learners, giving graduates the skills, tools and competencies needed for the future workplace. Through our partnership with EON Reality, University of East London students will have access to cutting-edge technology in a convenient and widely accessible manner. The potential of AR and VR is endless, from supporting classroom-based training, to replicating labs and technical equipment in the student’s home via a smartphone app.”
Professor Amanda BroderickVice-Chancellor and President of UEL
“The EON-XR platform means that the University of East London can provide a truly incredible learning experience for its students regardless of location, area of study, or economic status. The wide range of practical applications and library of resources was a key factor in partnering with EON Reality, as from day one there is potential for AR and VR to be used to educate and train everyone from our health and engineering students, to those on architecture and photography courses.”
Professor Hassan AbdallaProvost of UEL
“With nearly 130 years of history and academic excellence, it is a privilege to work with the University of East London. There are very few universities in the world with that kind of legacy, and we are happy to embrace it and help them take the jump into the future with EON-XR. Just as they have seen the University grow and change over the previous century, I believe EON Reality can help open new doors for all types of students at the University of East London.”
Dan LejerskarFounder of EON Reality
As the latest addition to EON Reality’s global network, the University will not only begin teaching and training in AR and VR, but will also gain access to EON Reality’s knowledge resource center, including a library of 8,000 XR applications, plus future XR and Artificial Intelligence (AI) software updates.
About EON Reality
EON Reality is the world leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge and skills transfer for industry and education. EON Reality’s 21 years of success are tied to its belief that knowledge is a human right and should be available, accessible, and affordable for every human on the planet. To carry this out, EON Reality has developed the de-facto standard for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality-based knowledge and skills transfer software that supports devices from mobile phones to large immersive domes. EON Reality’s global development network — with more than 20 locations worldwide — has created the world’s leading AR/VR library for education and industry with over 8,000 applications and over 40 million users worldwide.
About University of East London (UEL)
The University of East London prepares its students for the jobs of the future. It has been pioneering futures since 1898, from the Second Industrial Revolution through to where we are now in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Located in one of the world’s most multi-cultural areas, the University’s 15,000-plus students are a microcosm of this diversity, representing 150 different nationalities. With London campuses in Stratford and in Docklands, it is at the heart of the industrial and creative shift east, and a powerful global gateway. Vision 2028, the University’s 10-year strategy, aims to create a 4.0 Education for learners: producing graduates with the skills, tools and competencies sought by employers and entrepreneurs in a rapidly changing world. The University is careers-led and dedicated to ensuring its students have the skills, emotional intelligence and creativity necessary to adapt to a constantly-evolving world and its technology. The University of East London provides one of the top campus experiences in London, with riverside residence halls, world-class sporting facilities which hosted Team USA during the 2012 Olympics, and a supportive community where everyone is encouraged to become leaders, contributors to society and agents for change.
