Call for Participation
It is an incredibly exciting time for XR research! With immersive technologies rapidly advancing, we are at the brink of wider commercial adoption of MR and VR headsets. Research in this area can shape the future of how we work, learn, play, and socialise.
We are thrilled to invite applications for the XR Research Methods Summer School, a five-day intensive program on 06-10 January 2025 at the University of Sydney. This program is designed for graduate students, researchers, and professionals eager to learn cutting-edge research methods in the rapidly evolving field of extended reality (XR), encompassing virtual, augmented, and mixed realities.
The event is being generously sponsored by The University of Sydney’s School of Computer Science, so registrations will be free.
The program will cover:
- Developing theory in XR research
- Designing experiments
- Measures and instruments for XR user experience evaluation
- Quantitative data analysis with Bayesian methods
- Qualitative data analysis with Thematic analysis
- Presentation skills
During the Summer School, students will work in groups in developing a new XR-related project, including identifying a problem, formulating research questions, developing a theory, simulating and analysing data, crafting a narrative, and presenting the findings.
Who Should Apply?
This summer school is ideal for:
- PhD students pursuing degrees in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or related fields..
- Master’s or Honour’s students interested in pursuing a PhD related to XR.
- Early-career researchers and academics looking to expand their methodological toolkit for XR research.
Application deadline: 01/12/2024
Notification: 07/12/2024
Apply HERE
Program
Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00-9:15 | Opening | ||||
| 9:15-10:45 | Philosophy | Quantitative analysis | *Research problems and methodology | Paper Planning | Theory and theorising |
| 10:45-11:00 | Coffee break | ||||
| 11:00-12:30 | Qualitative analysis | *Quantitative analysis | Research problems and methodology | Paper Planning | Theory and theorising |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch | ||||
| 13:30-15:00 | Qualitative analysis | Quantitative analysis | Research problems and methodology | Paper Planning | Presentations |
| 15:00-15:15 | Coffee break | ||||
| 15:15-16:45 | Quantitative analysis | Quantitative analysis | Research problems and methodology | Paper Planning | Presentations |
| 16:45-17:00 | Wrap up | ||||
| 18:30 onward | Harbour Walking Tour | Closing Dinner |
Logistics
Venue: H70 Abercrombie Building, University of Sydney, Darlington NSW 2008, Room details: H70.03.3003 ABS Seminar Room 3003
Public transport: Public transport in Sydney (inc. buses, trains, trams, and ferries) accept all major credit cards.
Bike share: You can find Lime electric bikes for hire throughout the city.
Car share: Regular cabs, Uber, and Didi are available
Accomodation: Sydney has plenty of accommadation options. Below are a few that are closer to the venue
- Budget Friendly: The Village Hostels, Mad Monkey
- Standard: Veriu Camperdown, Mercury Sydney
- Residential College Short Stays: Enquire with the chosen college listed here
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Instructors
Prof. Eduardo Velloso (U. Sydney)
Eduardo Velloso is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Sydney. His practice and research focus on interaction design for emerging technologies. I am interested in the novel user experiences that are enabled by the combination of novel input and sensing modalities, the design of new interaction devices and techniques, and the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in interactive systems.
Prof. Kasper Hornbæk (U. Copenhagen)
Kasper has been a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen since 2014. His research interests include user experience, extended reality, theory building and haptic technology. He was inducted into the CHI Academy in 2020.
A/Prof. Joanna Bergström (U. Copenhagen)
Joanna Bergström is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen. Her research is in human–computer interaction, currently focusing on virtual reality and body-based user interfaces. I am interested in experimental methods in HCI, human perception and motor skills, statistical modeling, and interaction techniques.
Dr Jarrod Knibbe (U. Queensland)
Jarrod Knibbe is a Senior Lecturer in Interaction Design at the University of Queenland, building new interactive devices and seeking to understand the experience of using those devices. His research typically involves device design and engineering, studies of human perception, and user experience explorations of new technologies.
Local Chair
Dr. Brandon Syiem (U. Sydney)
Brandon is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Sydney. His research interests lie at the intersection of extended reality, cognitive psychology, and Intelligent adaptive systems.