The START Centre at @lethcollege provides applied research and training to help organizations develop immersive VR/AR experiences through spatial technology.

Joined March 2021
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Not only does the work we do benefit industry, it benefits students and recent grads. In a short period of time we've grown and will continue to grow, bringing industry and students/grads together to solve challenges using immersive tech. #VR #AppliedResearch
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At over 200 people through the @LethCollege Global XR Forum today, we’ve surpassed 2019 attendance. We’re back tomorrow at @INVENTUREScan for more lectures in VR and VR/AR demos. Make sure to stop by TELUS 101-103.
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At 9400 KM, @pereirarb1 is the furthest away facilitator at the @LethCollege Global XR Forum at @INVENTUREScan. Ricardo will lead a design thinking session in VR, without leaving Brazil. You don't want to miss his session. #vr #xr #designthinking #inventures2022
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One of the many areas of health care benefiting from VR/AR technologies is rehabilitation. @veenaRedd will be sharing some ways they are using XR technology in rehabilitation. Get your tix for @INVENTUREScan and stop by the @LethCollege Global XR Forum. #vr #xr #healthcare
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Canada is brimming with innovative talent. @a2puri, @brent_dv, @CherieBowker & @gsalazar100 are innovators in health care, AI, architecture, and remote assistance. At @INVENTUREScan, you'll get to hear each of them speak in VR. Don't miss it!!! #VR #AR #XR #Metaverse #AI
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XR has the potential of revolutionizing so many industries, including construction. @spatial_hair, CTO of @argylebuild will be sharing just how their tool helps. Come to our area at @INVENTUREScan to hear Logan and many others present in VR. #vr #ar #xr #metaverse
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The metaverse provides new ways to visualize and work with data. @SuzanneBorders will be sharing some insights in VR about how VR can help data viz. How meta is that? There’s still time to get your tickets for @INVENTUREScan so you can take part. #vr #metaverse #dataviz
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Super excited to welcome @brihui to the @LethCollege Global XR Forum. Brian will lead attendees through a design thinking session in VR. Come to @INVENTUREScan and experience the collaboration benefits of VR. #VR #XR #Metaverse
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We're pleased to welcome @ted_rau to the Lethbridge College Global XR Forum this week. Ted will speak about the importance of decentralized and inclusive organizations. There is still time to get your @INVENTUREScan tickets.
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The Lethbridge College Global XR Forum has so many presenters. @jhiggins will lead attendees at @INVENTUREScan through a hands-on activity in VR. You won't want to miss this session. There is still time to buy your tickets. #VR #AR #Metaverse
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We're thrilled to be a part of @INVENTUREScan again and to bring global presenters through VR using @engage_xr. We're excited to announce our first speaker, @bcarlton727. Get your tix today, you won't want to miss the Global XR Forum. #VR #AR #XR #Metaverse
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We're honored to be awarded this grant from @NSERC_CRSNG and are excited for the projects that this funding will allow us to work on with industry partners.
Our VR/AR research is leveling up! 🥽 We've received $900,000 in federal funding from @CRSNG_NSERC to increase research capacity in @LC_START! It's a significant investment that expands our ability to create solutions for industry! Learn more ➡️ lethbridgecollege.ca/news/re…
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'NEXT: Beyond the Metaverse' was an amazing event with engaging speakers and an equally engaging audience. We also had some amazing prizes to help jumpstart the XR content creation process. Congratulations to our winners: Shane Tomlinson, Alex Mayer, and Dylan Coakes!
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Spatial Technologies Applied Research & Training retweeted
Right out of the gate, @LethCollege Beyond the Metaverse Virtual Conference has been amazing. Great opening content from @kentbye and I took away a ton of information from @vogueandcode's session on D&I and Safety for the #Metaverse. #BeyondtheMetaverseVirtualConference
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Spatial Technologies Applied Research & Training retweeted
NEXT: Beyond the Metaverse, our free VR/AR conference brought to you by @LC_START, is now LIVE! It's not too late to register. After all...what happens at NEXT matters most 😉 Join now 👉 lethbridgecollege.ca/events/… #VirtualReality #VR #AR
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April is providing amazing insights on XR avatars and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Thank you @vogueandcode for your wonderful insights. #LCNEXT #vr #ar #xr #metaverse #diversity #inclusion #Avatars
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We're proud to present this amazing event and grateful for the support of our guests and all involved. There is still time to register for the event. Visit lethbridgecollege.ca/next to register.

What a line-up of guests for 'NEXT: Beyond the Metaverse' tomorrow. Free tickets are still available. Register today: http:/www.lethbridgecollege.ca/next Thanks @kentbye, @vogueandcode, Matt Todd, @amylameyer, @NickTFacey, @AntoniaRForster, and George Bloom for participating.
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Our very own @allyson_cikor, along with our friends @AlanSmithson1 and @EvanSitlerBates share insights on the metaverse in the @globeandmail. Want to learn more, join us on Thurs. for 'NEXT: Beyond the Metaverse'. Register here: bit.ly/NEXTEvent theglobeandmail.com/business…

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We're excited to be a part of this and offer training from our amazing faculty researchers to the lucky winner. Don't forget to register and attend 'NEXT: Beyond the Metaverse' this Thursday. #vr #ar #xr #metaverse #LCNEXT #Giveaways
Let us help you be a master of the Metaverse! 🥽 Attend "Next: Beyond the Metaverse" on Feb. 17 for a chance to win an EPIC XR Creator Prize Package. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more > lethbridgecollege.ca/next
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GAME ON! Using the custom NEXT @Snap lens, share what you think will have the next big advancement and you could win an Oculus Quest 2 or Snap Spectacles 3. #vr #ar #xr #metaverse #LCNEXT
Tell us what you think will have the next big advancement and you could win an Oculus Quest 2 or Snap Spectacles 3. Contest open now until Feb. 17. Get full details and the snapcode at: lethbridgecollege.ca/next #vr #ar #xr #metaverse #LCNEXT
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When combined with the amazing insights from NEXT: Beyond the Metaverse and free training sessions from our team, the winner of this package will Be Ready to create and experience the Metaverse. Register for the event for your chance to win: bit.ly/NEXTEvent

Attend Next: Beyond the Metaverse on Feb. 17 for a chance to win the NEXT XR Creator Package. With an arsenal of tools like this, you will Be Ready to create and experience all the Metaverse has to offer. Contest Rules: lethbridgecollege.ca/next #VR #XR #XR #metaverse #LCNEXT
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