Here are some of the Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é projects we are currently working on and will soon be available to you...
Hidden gems is a personalised discovery feature within the iLancaster app. It helps students uncover valuable spaces, activities, events and wellbeing resources across campus and the wider Lancaster area. Using community contributions, Hidden Gems aims to improve student belonging, wellbeing and engagement.
Personas AI creates a space where users can invite in a diverse set of synthetic perspectives¡ªimagined experts, stakeholders, or even critical voices¡ªto help test ideas or surface blind spots. For nonprofits and small teams that often operate without access to broad advisory networks, this kind of simulated dialogue can support more robust planning, communication, and innovation.
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Funded by ARC Accelerator, this project brings together Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é research expertise with real-world application. Our tool empowers packaging suppliers and eCommerce businesses to make data-driven decisions that benefit both their bottom line and the environment.
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We¡¯re excited to be reuniting with Professor Jim Wild from Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Physics department to give the AuroraWatch UK website a fresh new look. This project is so much more than modernising the website ¡ª AuroraWatch UK allows the user to see real-time and historical data for the aurora borealis in the UK, making tracking the Northern Lights accessible to everyone.
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As part of our Hidden Gems initiative, we are working on a VR experience to showcase the magic of the Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é collegiate system.
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Welcome to our gallery of creations!
At Innovation, we take pride in showcasing the innovative and impactful projects we've developed. Explore the cutting-edge solutions, research findings, and creative works that represent our commitment to innovation.
Working with The Ruskin to bring his work to life with new technology, from VR to AR experiences our work with Ruskin is at the heart of innovation - for stakeh
We have worked on creating an app for anyone who would like to use spaces on campus. This allows business, freelancers and members of the HIC community to book spaces, buy access passes, and stay up to date with everything going on.
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We're all about pushing boundaries, getting creative, and exploring how this cool tech can shake things up. From sparking innovation to shaping smarter systems, we're on a mission to make Generative AI the game-changer it's meant to be.
Our pride and joy is the iLancaster app. We work tirelessly to ensure the best experience for all users by creating an efficient product that meets your daily requirements. Explore iLancaster's features on the website, check the latest updates, and leave feedback using the link below.
Welcome Week is an annual website to help new students plan their first week, offering essential Freshers' Week info. Accessible via web, portal, and app, it allows filtering activities by interests for a tailored experience.
We explore other virtual reality projects aimed at enhancing the student experience¡ªcreating immersive, interactive environments that support learning, wellbeing, and campus engagement. From virtual campus tours to simulated training scenarios, we use VR to make student life more accessible, engaging, and future-focused.
We worked alongside Lancashire's emotional health services to provide a Compassionate School Hub website. This platform helps to evaluate schools' mental health approach, access resources and training, share best practices, and much more.
ProbAI is a platform developed to support the Probabilistic AI Hub, bringing together researchers in AI and mathematics to advance probabilistic methods. Our team redesigned the site to better showcase research, people, and events, using a clean structure, semantic styling, and simple content management¡ªmaking it easier to share cutting-edge work at the intersection of AI and uncertainty.
One of our other creations is Ask Enquiries. If you have a question about your life or studies at Lancaster, and can¡¯t find what you¡¯re looking for, ask in ASK Enquiries. All you need to do is type your question into the ¡®Ask a question¡¯ box and you¡¯ll likely find your answer straight away. Visit ASK Enquiries.
Lakeside Aurora is an immersive VR experience developed in collaboration with Professor Jim Wild from the Department of Physics. It brings to life the science behind the Northern Lights, allowing users to step into a beautifully simulated aurora over Windermere. Rooted in real space weather research, Lakeside Aurora transforms complex physics into an engaging, awe-inspiring journey ¡ª blending science, storytelling, and cutting-edge digital innovation
This October we took part in Lancaster Music Festival. Powered by collaboration with Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é's finest minds, we worked on a set of VR experiences that captivated, educated, and inspired. Our experiences ranged from an upgraded imagination cave to experiencing life with cochlear implants and even noises heard from the womb!
A dedicated platform for students at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é to submit and showcase their research projects. While only Lancaster undergraduates can submit their work, everyone is welcome to view the projects, fostering community engagement and celebrating the innovative ideas of our talented students.
Ideas Wall is a feature designed to put the users creative minds at the forefront. It allows both us and you to create different walls based on different topics to get the next brilliant ideas and innovations for them. For example, we may have one called iLancaster where anyone can write ideas they'd like to see next, as well as having the ability to vote and comment on other people's. This will help us decide what to work towards next.
View different locations in and off campus. This creation allows you to look through the digital lens and explore diffrent parts of Lancaster from wherever you are. Check out Digital Tours.
Found a fault anywhere on campus you need to be fixed? Report a fault in here to get it attended to. Find Fix a Fault to get started.
Photospheres is a digital way of displaying the different rooms and locations on campus, so you can experience a lifelike version digitally from wherever you are. Perhaps you are a student trying to get an idea of what your next lecture room looks like or a upcoming student trying to find your way around and get a feel for the University.
We¡¯re always looking to innovate, using technologies like augmented reality to enhance the student experience. Our goal is to make campus navigation, resource access, and peer connections more engaging and intuitive, supporting a vibrant, connected student community.
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The IBPI is an online tool that offers parenting support alongside strategies for managing bipolar disorder. With 8 sections, parents can complete each section in about 30 minutes and access the resources anytime on multiple devices. This project is ongoing until 2026.
In partnership with Dr John Stott of the Physics Department and the IceHunter research group to develop a front-end map system for iceberg detection - bringing cutting-edge AI research one step closer to real-world maritime deployment.
Safe AI at Lancaster (SAIL) was developed to explore how students and staff could access AI tools within a university-managed environment that prioritises privacy, security, and responsible use.
LUCA is Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é's AI-powered careers companion, designed to help students improve their CVs, tailor cover letters, explore employers, and practise interviews. Developed in partnership with the Careers and Employability Service, LUCA aims to provide accessible, personalised support throughout the job application journey.
