Ready, Set, Laboratory Start

2025

Ready, Set, Laboratory Start is a VR application developed in Unity by a two-person team, built for students at HF & VUCFYN as a way to bridge the gap between classroom learning and hands-on lab work. The application serves two core purposes. First, it provides an interactive introduction to laboratory rules, safety conventions, and expected conduct - giving students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the lab environment before attending the mandatory lab weekend. Rather than a passive read-through, the VR format places students directly in the space, making the experience more engaging and memorable. Second, the application features recreated chemistry experiments that students can perform virtually, either as preparation before their first lab session or as a tool for repetition and revision ahead of exams. The application is available on the Meta Store and is offered as an optional but valuable supplement to the existing curriculum - supporting students at their own pace, in their own time.