IT Innovation Challenges blog

More than 20 projects funded by the University’s IT Innovation Challenges scheme displayed their innovative work at the Showcase event last night. The scheme supports projects that bring benefit to the University or enhance the staff or student experience at Oxford through digital means.

Project representatives from initiatives such as Inkpath, go_girl code+create, VESPa, Oxford Alternative Stories, Workplace Finder, VR and AR Oxford Hub and many more were present to show their work and to inspire the use of digital at Oxford. Visitors were keen on learning more about the projects at the numerous stands, during the Flash Talks and the panel discussion. The 3D printing competition was one of many highlights with more than 30 innovative ideas submitted.

The event was very well attended and visitors left extremely positive feedback using Meetoo, an online polling tool. A similar event was highly requested and many felt inspired by the Showcase. The project representatives networked with members of the University. They enjoyed the interest in their work and the positive responses, and many of them would like to participate in a similar event in the future.

Join us for the Showcase event to celebrate the innovative work done by staff and students on projects funded by the University’s IT Innovation Challenges (27 June, 17:00-19:00 at the Mathematical Institute). Please follow the booking link to sign up.

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Meet more than 20 projects 

Talk to representatives, join demos and discover digital applications. This is your chance to find out more about the projects, their impact and how they may benefit you and the University as a whole.

Explore the VR World

Emerging technologies, like VR and AR, continue to surprise us with their endless possibilities. Enter virtual worlds and directly experience the potential of these technologies at Oxford.

Join the 3D printing innovation competition 

Why should you come up with an idea about innovation that can be printed in 3D? Because not only will every entrant be rewarded, but the winner will also get to keep a 3D printed version of his/her innovative idea.

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Be part of Flash Talks

Short and to the point. 5-minute presentations to introduce you to a range of innovative digital projects realised as part of the IT Innovation Challenges during these talks. Projects participating include Self-heal, VESPa, Oxford Alternative Stories and more!

Come to the panel discussion

Top tips from current and past projects. Experiences and insights to inspire and enlighten, and an opportunity for you to ask questions and exchange ideas.

We are looking for anything printable in 3D as long as it is about innovation or innovative in itself. Enter our exciting 3D printing competition at the IT Innovation Challenges Showcase Event where you can experience live 3D printing.

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We ask you to come up with an idea that can be printed in 3D, so get creative and brainstorm ideas in advance. Make sure to join the fun because every entry will be rewarded!

The most innovative idea wins the grand prize: With the support of our 3D printing team at the Radcliffe Science Library, you will have your object modelled and printed in 3D after the showcase event and will be able to keep it.

To learn more about 3D printing visit Oxford LibGuides for tips and video tutorials end explore how 3D modelling software can make your innovative idea come to life.

You can also join Richard Smith (Bodleian Radcliffe Science Library) and his team for an introductory session on 3D printing. This series of workshops was introduced in Trinity Term and will continue in Michaelmas Term. The workshops are open to all members of the university – so just drop in.