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55150847@ad.mmu.ac.uk

AHEAD (Arts and Humanities Engagement and Dialogue) is a multidisciplinary community of academics and professional services colleagues who are focused on amplification and elevation of Faculty research on the national stage. Our aim is to enhance support for arts, humanities and social science researchers' engagement with local, regional and national communities and with policy makers and policy influencers, helping to raise the profile of the Arts and Humanities Faculty, while also enhancing research impact. Blue Sky : aheadmmu.bsky.social Instagram : @aheadmmu LinkedIn : linkedin.com/company/aheadmmu/ Linktree : linktr.ee/aheadmmu

Can digital mixed reality technology offer an engaging sensorial experience for audiences with additional needs?

“Sensorial Dreams,” an immersive VR theatre experience presented at The Royal Exchange Theatre, combined sensory exploration with Shakespearean inspiration. Led by Debbie Bandara, SODA lecturer, the project integrated olfactory, proprioceptive, and vestibular senses for inclusivity. Graduate students Phoebe Bonser and…