Research Study: Attention and Learning in Underwater Virtual Heritage Environments

Researchers at the Curtin HIVE are investigating how to enhance underwater virtual heritage experiences that portray Australian underwater cultural heritage, such as shipwrecks and marine environments. These experiences are beneficial to people attending exhibitions in museums and galleries, for students using VR in schools, and for researchers investigating the Australian marine environment.

We’re looking for people to participate in a study exploring how attention and learning operate within underwater virtual heritage environments. To take part you need to be 18 years or older, have normal or better vision, and be able to visit the WA Maritime Museum in Fremantle (free entry for study participants). The study will take approximately 25 minutes, but you may want to allocate some more time for yourself to view other exhibits within the museum.

If you would like to participate, please register your interest by contacting Michael via email at michael.wiebrands@postgrad.curtin.edu.au.

This study is part of a PHD being supervised by Andrew Woods (a.woods@curtin.edu.au), and has been approved by the Curtin Human Research Ethics Committee (HRE2024-0665).