Students at Newcastle College University Centre are the first in the country to have access to an interactive Powerwall developed by Animmersion UK in partnership with ArtAV Limited.
The versatile 4 metre 240hz LED screen enables colleagues and learners to collaborate via the use of software. The ultra-high-definition 3D Powerwall is already being used by students from engineering, digital, healthcare and the arts.
The Powerwall was installed as part of a £2 million investment into leading-edge STEM facilities for degree students at Newcastle College University Centre, following a funding award from the Office for Students (OfS).
Jon Ridley, Deputy Principal and Executive Lead for HE at Newcastle College, said: “Newcastle College is committed to working in partnership with industry leaders like Animmersion to provide our students with the opportunity to study in world-class facilities, using industry standard equipment and technologies.
“The Powerwall gives our students from a wide range of disciplines the chance to get their hands on advanced, innovative technology that will be used in the jobs of today and the future. We are developing a talented workforce that SMEs and big business will really benefit from."
Samuel Harrison, managing director of Middlesbrough-based Animmersion UK, said: “Working in partnership with ArtAV, we are proud to have taken this technology to the next level. It will both transform and enhance the learning environment, creating a collaborative space where students can enjoy total immersion.”