Description
Virtual reality technology is being tested in a range of new contexts, from helping museum visitors access the past and travel the world, to allowing people with disabilities to experience activities they have difficulties with in the ‘real world.’Researchers at the University of York's Audio Laboratories are now investigating what impact the technology could have on community singing. Previous research has shown that singing, and particularly choir singing, can have positive impacts on mental health and wellbeing, but can it have the same impact in the virtual world?
| Period | 2018 → … |
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| Held at | University of York |
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Projects
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The hills are alive: combining the benefits of natural environments and group singing through immersive experiences
Project: Research project (funded) › Research
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CFH1 Partnership - SINGSVR: Simulating Inclusive Natural Group Singing in VR
Project: Other project › Other internal award
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Publications
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Exploring the potential of virtual reality technology to investigate the health and well being benefits of group singing
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review