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mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · 3d

Blink and you'll miss us!

But we are having fun exploring Museums in the Metaverse in the University of Glasgow XR Lab.

#museums #VR #InnovateUK #GCR #XR #AR

UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 3d

We asked ARC residents and users if they'd like to take part in a photography project to help us capture life in the ARC. We gave participants a single use film camera for a day, with the task to take photos of whatever they liked in the building.

Here are the results...

mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · 16d

This #ScotInnovationWeek we’re delighted to be part of @Glasgow City Region’s #InnovationAccelerator – delivering real-world #innovation impact, catalysing investment & creating high-value jobs.

#InnovationInGCR #GlasgowCityRegion #UofG #InnovateUK #NatMusScot #Hunterian

mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · Sep 11

Lynn Verschuren demonstrating Museums in the Metaverse to delegates at #DH25. Only one more day to pop along and try it out!

#VR #museums #culturalheritage University of Glasgow Innovate UK Glasgow City Region

mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our #DH25 tutorial on Museums in the Metaverse is in full swing.

Everyone enjoying learning how to Build Your Own Museum!

#DH25 #VR #museums #heritage University of Glasgow Museums in the Metaverse #InnovateUK #GCR Neil McDonnell

mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · Sep 8

Neil McDonnell delivering his tutorial on Museums in the Metaverse at #DH25

#VR #museums University of Glasgow The Hunterian National Museums Scotland #heritage #digital

L-R: GLAHM:118490 (The Hunterian), GLAHM:40475 (The Hunterian), H.1992.190 (National Museum of Scotland)

mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Going to #DigitalHeritage2025 ?
Why don't you come along and meet some of the team and experience Museums in the Metaverse at first hand?
We are excited and looking forward to meeting you all!

#heritage #Siena #digital #museums #Glasgow #VR #XR #UofG #InnovateUK #GCR

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mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · Jul 23

Can you imagine meeting this up close?

One of the many objects you will be able to see in immersive detail on the Museums in the Metaverse beta, register here www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

#innovateuk #uofg #uofgarc #VR #immersive #museum #paleontology #proceratopsandrewsi #natmusscotland

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Jul 9

Over 90% of the world's museum collections are locked away in storage. Not anymore.

UofG’s Museums in the Metaverse is bringing hidden treasures to life through 3D technology.

Sign up to be first to hear about the beta launch www.gla.ac.uk/mim

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mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · Jun 30

In case you were wondering, this is a Goliath Beetle.

GLAHM:126514

www.gla.ac.uk/collections/#/

mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · Jun 28

Reimagine curation in extended reality. Create exhibitions with rare artefacts anywhere with Museums in the Metaverse.

Sign up for beta at www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · Jun 27

The colour maps produced in the creation of 3D objects are art in their own right.

Can you guess what this museum object is?

Guesses in the comments, answer on Monday.

Sign up for the MiM beta at www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

#hunterianglasgow #innovateuk #glasgowcityregion

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mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · Jun 24

Reimagine curation in extended reality. Create virtual exhibitions with rare artefacts anywhere with Museums in the Metaverse.

www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · Jun 6

Museums in the Metaverse: We Need to Talk about Kelvin

Step into a virtual museum and travel back in time to Lord Kelvin's 19th century laboratory. Discover stories that bridge the past, present, and future of museums.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgow-sc...

#GlasgowScienceFestival #InnovateUK

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mimuofg.bsky.social @mimuofg.bsky.social · Jun 6

It's been a busy old week at MiM HQ.

X Design Week 2025; Glasgow City Region Innovation Accelerator Showcase; Centre for Study of Perceptual Experiences conference.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to try out MiM!

Beta launch summer 2025.

Want to know more? www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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