The Department of Mass Communication at Galgotias University hosted a workshop on the topic of Metaverse. Anshul Aggarwal, the founder of XR Central Company, along with his team member Mayank Singh, graced the event as esteemed chief guests. Anshul Aggarwal discussed the intricacies of Metaverse, talking about Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Video Gaming.
He further mentioned that it may take 5 to 10 years for this technology to become mainstream since it is difficult to comprehend. Metaverse is a virtual realm where humans reside and soon will have the ability to engage in activities as humans do. The metaverse will offer various forms of entertainment, we will be able to buy virtual properties etc. He illustrated this with an example where a student residing in a rural area can attend a college class in Delhi, simulating a typical classroom experience.
Dr. K. Mallikharjuna Babu, Vice-Chancellor expressed his delight while addressing the students who were engaged in the creation of a virtual portfolio on metaqube.in. He commended both the students and the faculty for their efforts in organizing an innovative learning workshop on Metaverse.
Prof. A.Ram Pandey, Head of the Department of Mass Communication, acknowledged the guests and presented them with mementos. Further, an MoU was signed between XR Central Company and the Department of Mass Communication where the students will get opportunities to understand the nuances of Metaverse. The workshop was attended by the faculty and students of the department.
