Symposium for Extended Reality in Natural Reserves
Update: Symposium and Hackathon on AR and XR in Natural Parks - November 26-28
We are excited to announce that from November 26-28, we will be hosting a symposium and hackathon dedicated to exploring the application of AR and XR technologies in natural parks. These events will bring together experts and young academics to brainstorm innovative solutions for enhancing visitor experiences and educational outcomes through immersive technology. While the events are not open to the public, we will share detailed information and key results following their conclusion. Stay tuned for updates on the outcomes and future developments!
About the project in general
The Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design has won 23 040 EUR non-refundable funding from the International Visegrad Fund with their application entitled “Symposium for Extended Reality in Natural Reserves”. The project will be implemented between September 20, 2024 and May 17, 2025 with the cooperation of 9 consortium partners from the V4 countries. As a result of the project, a symposium and a hackathon will be organized to explore the use of augmented reality technology in the nature reserves across the V4 countries. The project brings together environmental scientists, park managers, technologists and students to discuss and prototype innovative AR applications. The aim is to enhance visitor experiences, to promote environmental education and to foster regional collaborations.
The International Visegrad Fund is an international donor organization promoting development and closer cooperation among the Visegrad Group (V4) countries—the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. The main aim of the fund is to strengthen the ties among peoples and institutions in Central and Eastern Europe through giving support to regional non-governmental initiatives. Areas of support: Culture and Common Identity; Education & Capacity Building; Innovation, R&D, Entrepreneurship; Democraticc Values & Media; Public Policy & Institutional Partnership; Regional Development, Environment, Tourism; Social Development. More information about the Visegrad Fund and its application options can be found on the website: http://www.visegradfund.org
Project Partners
1. Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (Hungary)
2. Pilisi Parkerdő Zrt. (Hungary): https://parkerdo.hu/
3. Czech Institute for Heritage Interpretation / Ústav Pro Interpretaci Místního Dedictví CR, z.ú. (Czech Republic): https://www.dobrainterpretace.cz
4. Charles University / Univerzita Karlova (Czech Republic): http://fhs.cuni.cz
5. Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Bratislava / Vysoká skola vytvarnych umení (Slovakia): http://fhs.cuni.cz
6. OZ Klíma t'a potrebuje (Slovakia): https://klimatapotrebuje.sk
7. Lodz Film School (Slovakia): http://www.filmschool.lodz.pl/en/
8. Stowarzyszenie BoMiasto (Slovakia): http://bomiasto.pl/
The project is co-financed by the governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund. The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe.
