Research Facilities

Sim Lab

The Practical Nurse program in the School of Health and Wellness makes extensive use of simulation technology to support research, replace clinical hours, and address capacity limitations—broadening the overall learning experience.

Bow Valley College has implemented several technologies, including:

• Five patient rooms with Hi-Fidelity Manikins
• 100 virtual reality headsets using the UbiSim VR Platform
• Two Alex Patient Communication Simulator AI Manikins
• A Pepper humanoid robot slated to be used for research with dementia patients
• A Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headset
• Implementation of an immersive/interactive room

Digital Entertainment Nexus

The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), through the Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) grant, have invested up to $5.7 million to establish the Digital Entertainment Nexus (DEN), a hub for applied research, training, industry innovation, and business acceleration.

At the DEN, students have access to training, reskilling, and upskilling programs including:

• 3D animation and visual effects
• Game development
• Post-production
• Augmented and virtual reality
• Motion capture
• E-sports
• Podcasting

Integral components of this facility include the Motion Capture Lab, Virtual Production Studio, and E-sports Arena.