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Research Arcade

An interactive exhibition exploring the role of digital technology in society

A man sat in an exhibition space, wearing VR headset and smiling. People are in the background looking at other exhibits.

Our digital lives theme

What’s on offer?

Interactive, family-friendly exhibition.

What’s it about?

We live in an age where we are increasingly becoming more reliant on digital technology. The way we communicate, the way we work, the way we shop, even the way we care for each other - all of this has become digital. 

We invite you to join researchers from the University of Sheffield for a fully immersive experience exploring the relationship between humans and digital technology. Through our Research Arcade we want all ages to look, feel and experience how digital technology is affecting our lives. 

Use VR Headsets to get an immersive experience of other people's lives. Test your skills at trading in the cryptosphere through a retro arcade style game and embark on a choose your own sci-fi adventure game. You can also see what happens when we are digitally excluded  through our life sized board game. 

The Research Arcade is a packed exhibition, based on research happening right now at the University of Sheffield exploring our digital lives. 

Who’s leading the event?

Professor Dawn Watkins, Dr Sally Zhu, Dr Chris Blackmore, Christina Stimson, Dan Williamson and the Centre for Care.

Open to

Open to all. Family-friendly.

Of particular interest to

Of particular interest to anyone who is curious about the role of digital technology in our everyday lives.

Event Booking details

Drop-in, no booking required.

Scheduling information

Open 10am-5pm on Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November 2024.