Authors: Carla Sa-Couto, Ingrid Bispo and Abel Nicolau, FMUP

Date: 06.06.2025

We are excited to announce that the Progression team lead by Friederike Aulenbacher (KSH) and Frieder Pankratz (LMU) will present a workshop at the SESAM 2025 conference, focused on developing innovative Mixed Reality (MR) training applications, using our EU-funded research project PROGRESSION as a case study.

Authors: Carla Sa-Couto, Ingrid Bispo and Abel Nicolau, FMUP

Date: 08.05.2025

We’ve recently submitted an abstract to ASPiH 2025 conference, entitled “Impact of Virtual Reality-Based Training on Midwifery Students’ Knowledge of Maternal Positioning During Labour: A Pre-Post Study”. 

Authors: Carla Sa-Couto and Abel Nicolau, FMUP

Date: 16.04.2025

As part of Work Package 4, led by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP), the PROGRESSION project has entered the study phase and is finalising adjustments to the practical course. 

Author: Jennifer Tempfli, LMU

Date: 08.04.2025

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) became increasingly popular in medical education in the last couple of years, offering immersive learning experiences that enhance student engagement and skill development.

Author: Julia Schrader-Reichling, LMU

Date: 25.02.2025

At the beginning of February, we had our second face-to-face project meeting in Porto.

Author: Nadine Hoffjan, LMU

Date: 21.01.2025

After several internal testing and evaluation rounds, we invited midwifery students for a pilot test at three of the participating institutions. In total, 12 students were introduced to the VR technology and put our developed scenario through its paces. A supervisor was present to guide them through the various tasks and assist if necessary. Afterwards, the participants assessed the usability and functionality of the app.