Exploring new dimensions: Creative arts students in the BSBI Metaverse campus

On May 16, the BSBI Faculty of Creative Industries marked a significant milestone with the launch of the BSBI Metaverse campus experience. This groundbreaking event, orchestrated by Dr. Okan Tansu, featured a historic keynote speech delivered remotely from Berlin to Hamburg.

This event represented the inaugural remote keynote delivered between Berlin and Hamburg in the metaverse for BSBI students.

Dr. Svitlana Samoylenko at the BSBI Campus in Berlin
as she delivered her keynote speech to students in Hamburg campus

Equipped with VR glasses, the students in Hamburg immersed themselves in the virtual environment, listening to Dr. Samoylenko’s insights on the future of innovation, art, and technology. The experience was described as unforgettable, with students expressing their excitement and newfound perspectives on the creative industries.

Dr. Svitlana Samoylenko’s pioneering speech on the spatial platform not only enlightened the Creative Industries MA students but also set a precedent for future virtual academic engagements across all the campuses of BSBI – Berlin, Barcelona, Hamburg and Paris.

Hamburg students in the metaverse
BSBI’s virtual campus represents a transformative educational space that surpasses geographical boundaries, time zones, and access barriers.

This innovative virtual campus provides an engaging and dynamic environment where students can learn, collaborate, and connect with a diverse global community. It is more than just a digital platform; it is a comprehensive learning ecosystem designed to offer a holistic educational experience.

This event exemplifies BSBI’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance educational experiences and foster global academic collaboration. It serves as a call to all students to explore and innovate within the metaverse, reflecting BSBI’s dedication to fostering creativity and forward-thinking practices. We invite all students to join this exciting journey and make the most of the opportunities provided by BSBI’s trailblazing initiatives.

Dr. Svitlana Samoylenko

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