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Aalto University

MAGICS-Aalto focuses on measuring, analyzing and digitizing human behavior and experiences in naturalistic conditions. It builds on the facilities of Aalto Studios, and Aalto Behavioral Laboratory (ABL), part of the Aalto NeuroImaging (ANI) infrastructure. Both Aalto Studios and ANI are among the significant infrastructures of Aalto University.

Tampere University

Tampere University specialises in constructing and utilizing highly naturalistic virtual realities. MAGICS node in Tampere is hosted by the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences in collaboration with three other faculties as a shared research infrastructure.

University of the Arts Helsinki

University of the Arts Helsinki (Uniarts) is particularly keen to applying virtual and remote-presence technologies for creating digitally augmented practices for art, artistic research and research into arts education. In Uniarts, the MAGICS node is anchored in the Sörnäinen campus Research Hub.

University of Lapland

University of Lapland conducts research in the cross-section of design and XR technology. The Faculty of Art and Design XR lab facilities feature extensive possibilities for simulating 3D environments, immersive VR experiences, and motion capture. This enables the creation and testing of virtual concepts and experiences. 

Turku University of Applied Sciences

The RDI activities of Futuristic Interactive Technologies (FIT) Competence Center at Turku University of Applied Sciences focus on gamification, serious games, game-based simulations, augmented reality, and virtual reality environments applying metaverse technologies. The facilities were recently updated by co-funding of 0.7M€ from ERDF and MEC. Furthermore, the Group works on the development of new business models around developed technological innovations.   

University of Jyväskylä

In University of Jyväskylä, themes related to learning and interaction are at focus. Multidisciplinary approach includes different measurement modalities from brain research to mapping of emotional states and different viewpoints on digitalization of society and how it affects human behaviour. In this realm, research activities are centered around probing into designed learning contexts and collaborative frameworks to dissect and elevate the creative capacities they facilitate. The facilities comprise of both laboratories and mobile measurement systems including several VR systems. In JYU, MAGICS node is hosted by the Learning Laboratory of the Faculty of Education and Psychology.

Media

You can download MAGICS logo through the link below to Google Drive. The logo is available in both print and web formats. The primary version to be used is the one with colours on dark background, and the coloured halo intersecting the letter ‘M’. Please follow the guidelines for use of other logos, especially regarding the placement with other logos.