ImpactVR

Our goal is to develop VR scenarios that offer the potential to improve lives. We are based at Sheffield Hallam University's Research Institute (C3RI).

[ImpactVR @ImpactVRLab]

Here is a look at our climb level that aims to encourage upper arm rehab, just don't look down @SheffChildrens @sheffhallamuni @The_MRC @UnrealEngine @EpicGames @OculusRift #UnrealEngine #UE4 #gamedev #gameart #VR #innovation #medtech #rehab

[The Psychologist @psychmag]

The power of virtual reality…

@EllaRhodesPsych hears from those using the technology: has its early promise been realised?

https://t.co/1jxwVO52y1

@ProfDFreeman @phello @impactvrlab @domnaban @KathrynBFrancis @seaheroquest

[NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health @NIHRChildrenHRC]

📢PhD opportunity📢

Apply today for a competitive PhD studentship to develop virtual reality for paediatric neurorehabilitation

We're delighted to support this programme with our collaborators
@GreatOrmondSt @UCLchildhealth @insigneo @SheffChildrens

https://t.co/1OIvYRrnts

[NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health @NIHRChildrenHRC]

The second webinar of the @eptri_aisbl online educational programme will be held 14th November 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Don't miss out on learning about the fascinating realm of immersive reality in child health!

https://t.co/YQk8oUtetT

[Sheffield Hallam University News @HallamUniNews]

Congratulations to @phello and @ImpactVRLab on winning Best Health Game at the prestigious @G4C awards! 🎉

Their VR game Luna's Light, designed with @SheffChildrens, makes upper limb rehabilitation an enjoyable experience for children.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/mrEnvH4P8P

[Dr Sabrina Eltringham PhD @SabrinaEltringh]

Including our @STHCCAResearch1 @sheffhallamuni @ImpactVRLab Virtual Reality for #Dysphagia exhibit! Come say hello. Lots of entertaining activities to celebrate #NHS75 #BePartOfResearch #strokerehabilitation @phello @RCSLTResearch @STH_AHPs @SYB_ICS_AHPs @pownall_sue

[Ivan Phelan @phello]

Delighted to be able to share that Luna's Light won the Best Health Game Award @G4C in NYC.

It would not have been possible without the amazing  @SheffChildrens staff and patients. So proud of the incredible team @ImpactVRLab @sheffhallamuni

[Ivan Phelan @phello]

🎉Exciting news! Our game, Luna’s Light, is a finalist for the @G4C Awards in the Best Health Game category! Join us at #G4C2023 from July 18-20 and keep your fingers crossed for a win! Discover more https://t.co/Vp59WJuASM

[College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences @HallamHWLS]

We've had 3 brilliant Healthy Futures lectures so far! Seminar 📽️ will go live tomorrow. Ivan Phelan, Director of the @ImpactVRLab will deliver the next lecture in the series exploring "How VR can reduce pain and aid rehabilitation"

📅 23 Mar
⏰ 4-5pm
🎟️https://t.co/U0x3r2Kali

[Sheffield Hallam University News @HallamUniNews]

We were honoured to host a @DAAD_Germany group of Vice-Chancellors from Germany’s applied sciences universities and show them our range of applied research projects. Thanks for colleagues who took part @MERI_shu @BMRC_News @SHU_AWRC @Lab4Living @ImpactVRLab @Hallam_VC

[College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences @HallamHWLS]

There's still time to reserve your place at tomorrow’s Healthy Futures lecture with Prof. Paul Dimitri
🎟️ https://t.co/uFVzfumLgw

Tickets have now been released for the next lectures in the series. We are delighted to be hosting such an impressive line-up of renowned speakers.

[Sheffield Hallam University News @HallamUniNews]

Ivan Phelan, @sheffhallamuni researcher whose pioneering VR tech in healthcare has helped amputees, burns victims and children with limb injuries to rehabilitate, has been recognised by @thegameawards and included in its Future Class 2022

Read more 👇
https://t.co/x9reCTVQtf

[Sheffield Hallam University @sheffhallamuni]

#VirtualReality can change the way we think, do and feel.

Now, research by @phello and our @ImpactVRLab team is harnessing this power to reduce pain for burns survivors and help children recover from serious injuries.

Learn more: https://t.co/NMOLUXANYz

[Ivan Phelan @phello]

@ImpactVRLab's Luna's Light (Upper Limb Rehab) is a finalist in the @HETTShow Unexpected Innovation Awards 2022.

Looking forward to the awards in November. @HallamUniNews @sheffhallamuni
@SheffChildrens

[Sheffield Hallam University News @HallamUniNews]

Missed the story about how our @ImpactVRLab is working with @SheffChildrens on @Channel4News last night? Watch again here #KnowledgeApplied 👇https://t.co/kTGTevAvzs

[Sheffield Hallam University News @HallamUniNews]

Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded funding to develop home-based immersive virtual reality scenarios that will help children overcome social anxiety disorders, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic

Read more 👇
https://t.co/qFTG4fdm4l

[ImpactVR @ImpactVRLab]

Come check out what we are working on!

[Sheffield Hallam University @sheffhallamuni]

We are proud to be supporting the @MadeAtUni #CreativeSparks campaign, celebrating the contribution of UK universities, to the nation's creative excellence.

👉 https://t.co/LNbqkd0R4j

[ImpactVR @ImpactVRLab]

@NeilCastle @EpicGames @sheffhallamuni 👍 we are beyond delighted 😀

[ImpactVR @ImpactVRLab]

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded an @EpicGames Megagrant! Looking forward to sharing what we have been up to @sheffhallamuni

[Sheffield Hallam University News @HallamUniNews]

Researchers and clinicians from @sheffhallamuni,
@SheffChildrens and @LeedsHospitals are developing an immersive VR platform to improve the physiotherapy of children living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare muscle-wasting disease.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/zoNzoSA5N8