Meta Partners with US and UK Universities to Pioneer VR in Education

The initiative aims to integrate virtual reality into classrooms, offering immersive learning experiences through early access to new VR technologies.

• Meta's new 'Meta for Education' beta program collaborates with 13 universities in the US and UK to test VR and XR prototypes.
• Participating institutions include Arizona State University, Imperial College London, and the University of Michigan, among others.
• The program provides educators and students early access to VR devices, with a focus on enhancing interactive and engaging educational content.
• Meta is also developing digital twin 'metaversities' in Europe, allowing virtual classes at universities in the UK, Spain, and Germany.
• Despite financial losses in its Reality Labs division, Meta continues to invest heavily in VR, with hopes of mainstream adoption in education.

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