Participation in the Final VR4Skills Project Conference and Interuni 2024: Showcasing Innovations in VR for Higher Education

From October 2 to 4, 2024, the final conference of the VR4Skills project and the Interuni 2024 conference took place at WSB University in Poland. The event brought together partners from various European higher education institutions to present the results of the VR4Skills project, exchange best practices, and discuss future challenges and opportunities in higher education. Nina Turčin, project leader for VR4Skills from DOBA Business School, also participated and contributed with a presentation titled 'Leveling Skills and Competences through Online Training.'

The focus of the event was on the achievements of the VR4Skills project, which aimed to develop the competencies of non-academic staff using VR environments. Participants were introduced to the project’s results, took part in workshops on the use of virtual reality (VR) in education, and discussed the future of education with VR technologies.

Key highlights of the event:

• Presentation of VR4Skills project results: Achievements and progress of the project, which focused on using VR to develop the competencies of non-academic staff, were presented.
• Workshops on the use of VR in education: Participants tested new VR modules developed within the project and engaged in discussions on enhancing learning processes through VR technologies.
• Showcase of best practices: Partners shared examples of developing staff competencies and the successful use of VR technologies in higher education.
• Roundtable discussion: Experts discussed future challenges and opportunities for using VR technologies in higher education.

DOBA Business School played a key role in coordinating the online and face-to-face trainings within the VR4Skills project, contributing with technical support, event organization, and training evaluations. The event was an excellent opportunity for exchanging experiences and establishing new partnerships that will continue to support innovation in higher education.