The technology will especially useful for construction engineering, where a design can be displayed, with animation, and students can ‘walk around’ – by wearing a headset.
Ian Pryce CBE, CEO of The Bedford College Group said: “Our Advanced Engineering & Construction Centre will secure our pole position as the provider of cutting edge technology education for the region. This facility, which is part-funded by SEMLEP and has attracted a variety of grant funding, but the support of Connolly Foundation is especially welcome. The Foundation has been generous in the past with support for training in the construction industry and this has made it possible for young people to move into great careers via apprenticeships or win promotion by through further qualifications.”
