Events

The SFB-TRR 161 organizes various events to promote research activities and to inform about current developments in research and education in the field of Visual Computing, both at a national and an international level.

Nov 4th, 2026, 3.15 pm - 4.30 pm

University of Konstanz

Talk | Towards a Betterverse: Promoting Ecological Validity by Reducing Discomfort in Virtual Reality

Held by:

Rob Lindeman, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

Abstract:

All simulations make simplifying assumptions, usually for the sake of things like cost, hazardousness, access, or scalability. The first-person nature of virtual reality (VR) makes it a very attractive approach for triggering realistic human behaviours, playing out "What if..." scenarios or training workers to improve their skills. But using VR presents its own challenges and limitations. In this talk, I will discuss some of the work we have been doing to make VR simulations more ecologically valid by reducing discomfort and distractions. I will discuss topics such as the strengths and weaknesses of providing multisensory cues, ways of measuring VR users, and other topics that I hope will help people design more effective VR simulations.

Bio:

Prof Robert W. Lindeman (Rob) is Director of the Human Interface Technology Lab NZ (HIT Lab NZ) at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, and has been doing research in the field of VR since 1993. His work focuses on immersive, multi-sensory feedback systems for VR, AR, gaming, and long-term VR immersion research. He is particularly interested in non-fatiguing, non-sickness-inducing and worry-free experiences. He has also done significant work on the effective use of 360-degree video for science outreach, including work in Antarctica. He currently serves on the Steering Committees of both IEEE VR and ACM VRST. He was General Chair of IEEE VR 2010, IEEE 3DUI 2014 and ACM VRST 2023. He is an avid mountain biker, hiker, geocacher and skier.

Location:

University of Konstanz, Room ZT 1204 (Data Theatre)

The talk is available via Zoom.

For participants via Zoom: The transmission will kindly be managed by Jonathan Wieland. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with him in case of questions or problems regarding the transmission/your online participation: jonathan.wieland@uni-konstanz.de.

Nov 16th, 2026, 4 pm - 6 pm

University of Konstanz

Lecture | tba

Held by:

Frederic Fol Leymarie, Goldsmiths College, London, UK

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Location:

University of Konstanz, Room ZT 1202

University of Stuttgart: The lecture will be transmitted to VISUS, room 00.012

The talk is available via Zoom.

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For participants via Zoom: The transmission will kindly be managed by Dimitar Garkov.  He will be on site and monitor/manage the Zoom-Session incl. Q&A during and after the talk as well. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Dimitar in case of questions or problems regarding the transmission/your online participation: dimitar.garkov@uni-konstanz.de

Nov 23rd, 2026, 4 pm - 6 pm

University of Konstanz

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Held by:

Mathias Wien, RWTH Aachen

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Location:

University of Konstanz, Room ZT 1202

University of Stuttgart: The lecture will be transmitted to VISUS, room 00.012

The talk is available via Zoom.

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For participants via Zoom: The transmission will kindly be managed by Dimitar Garkov.  He will be on site and monitor/manage the Zoom-Session incl. Q&A during and after the talk as well. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Dimitar in case of questions or problems regarding the transmission/your online participation: dimitar.garkov@uni-konstanz.de

Dec 7th, 2026, 4 pm - 6 pm

University of Konstanz

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Held by:

Andrew Cunningham, Adelaide University, Australia

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Location:

University of Konstanz, Room ZT 1202

University of Stuttgart: The lecture will be transmitted to VISUS, room 00.012

The talk is available via Zoom.

Meeting ID: tba
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For participants via Zoom: The transmission will kindly be managed by Dimitar Garkov.  He will be on site and monitor/manage the Zoom-Session incl. Q&A during and after the talk as well. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Dimitar in case of questions or problems regarding the transmission/your online participation: dimitar.garkov@uni-konstanz.de

Jan 11th, 2027, 4 pm - 6 pm

LMU Munich

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Held by:

Raimund Dachselt, Dresden University of Technology

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Location:

LMU Munich, Frauenlobstr. 7A, Raum 357
University of Stuttgart: The lecture will be transmitted to VISUS, room 00.012
University of Konstanz: The lecture will be transmitted to room ZT 1201

The talk is available via Zoom.

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For participants via Zoom: The transmission will kindly be managed by Kathrin Schnizer. She will be on site and monitor/manage the Zoom-Session incl. Q&A during and after the talk as well. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Kathrin in case of questions or problems regarding the transmission/your online participation: kathrin.schnizer@um.ifi.lmu.de

Jan 18th, 2026, 4 pm - 6 pm

University of Konstanz

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Held by:

Helena Jambor, University of Applied Science, Graubünden - TU Dresden

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Location:

University of Konstanz, Room ZT 1202

University of Stuttgart: The lecture will be transmitted to VISUS, room 00.012

The talk is available via Zoom.

Meeting ID: tba
Passcode: tba

For participants via Zoom: The transmission will kindly be managed by Dimitar Garkov.  He will be on site and monitor/manage the Zoom-Session incl. Q&A during and after the talk as well. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Dimitar in case of questions or problems regarding the transmission/your online participation: dimitar.garkov@uni-konstanz.de

Jan 25th, 2027, 4 pm - 6 pm

University of Stuttgart

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Held by:

Gennady & Natalia Andrienko, Fraunhofer IAIS, University of London

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Location:

University of Stuttgart, Visualization Research Center (VISUS), Room: 00.012

The talk will be available via WebEx.

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For participants via WebEx: The transmission will kindly be managed by Patrick Gralka. He will be on site and monitor/manage the WebEx-Session incl. Q&A during and after the talk as well. Please don´t hesitate to get in touch with Patrick in case of questions or problems regarding the transmission/your online participation: Patrick.Gralka@visus.uni-stuttgart.de

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