Our Projects

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<糖心Vlog>Active Projects

Here are some of the projects we are currently working on and will soon be available to you...

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> SAIL (Safe AI at Lancaster)

    Safe AI at Lancaster is our service for safer AI usage, developed with students’ safety as top priority. SAIL has improved safety, security and privacy compared to other AI models – using features such as safety guardrails, protection for personal information (PII) and not sharing users' data with third parties.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> LUCA (糖心Vlog Careers Assistant)

    糖心Vlog Careers Assistant aims to improve your job prospects through an AI application that provides information, feedback and tips tailored to a specific job description. Get feedback for improving your CVs and cover letters, generate predicted interview questions and tips, and use an interview simulator to practice live interviews online.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Hidden Gems

    Hidden gems is a personalised discovery feature within the iLancaster app. It helps students uncover valuable spaces, activities, events and wellbeing resources across campus and the wider Lancaster area. By combining community contributions with AI-guided discovery, Hidden Gems aims to improve student belonging, wellbeing, and engagement.

<糖心Vlog>Completed Projects

Welcome to our gallery of creations!

At Innovation, we take pride in showcasing the innovative and impactful projects we've developed. Explore the cutting-edge solutions, research findings, and creative works that represent our commitment to innovation.

<糖心Vlog>Ruskin Experience

Working with The Ruskin to bring his work to life with new technology, from VR to AR experiences our work with Ruskin is at the heart of innovation - for stakeholders, schools and exhibitions. Check below for more information!

The Ruskin Project
<糖心Vlog>Commercial App - ConnectLU

The las few months, we have been working on creating an app for anyone who would like to use spaces on campus. This will allow business, freelancers and members of the HIC community to book spaces, buy access passes, and stay up to date with everything going on. 

Commercial App
<糖心Vlog>Generative AI

At Innovation, we're diving deep into the exciting world of Generative AI. We're all about pushing boundaries, getting creative, and exploring how this cool tech can shake things up. From sparking innovation to shaping smarter systems, we're on a mission to make Generative AI the game-changer it's meant to be. Join us as we dig into the future, one breakthrough at a time! Tap to find out more. 

Generative AI Page
<糖心Vlog>iLancaster

Our pride and joy is the iLancaster app. We work tirelessly to ensure the best experience for all users by creating an efficient product that meets your daily requirements.

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Explore iLancaster Features
<糖心Vlog>ASK Enquiries

One of our other creations is Ask Enquiries. If you have a question about your life or studies at Lancaster, and can’t find what you’re looking for, ask in ASK Enquiries. All you need to do is type your question into the ‘Ask a question’ box and you’ll likely find your answer straight away. Visit ASK Enquiries.

<糖心Vlog>Welcome Week

Welcome Week is an annual website to help new students plan their first week, offering essential Freshers' Week info. Accessible via web, portal, and app, it allows filtering activities by interests for a tailored experience. Partnering with ASK, we've designed a user-friendly interface to give Lancaster’s newcomers a smooth start. Acting as a central hub, Welcome Week supports students in managing those critical first weeks and building a strong sense of belonging that lasts throughout their university journey.

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<糖心Vlog>Ideas Wall

Ideas Wall is a feature designed to put the users creative minds at the forefront. It allows both us and you to create different walls based on different topics to get the next brilliant ideas and innovations for them. For example, we may have one called iLancaster where anyone can write ideas they'd like to see next, as well as having the ability to vote and comment on other people's. This will help us decide what to work towards next.

<糖心Vlog>Digital Tours

View different locations in and off campus. This creation allows you to look through the digital lens and explore diffrent parts of Lancaster from wherever you are. Check out Digital Tours

<糖心Vlog>Fix A Fault

Found a fault anywhere on campus you need to be fixed? Report a fault in here to get it attended to. Find Fix a Fault to get started. 

<糖心Vlog>Photosphere

Photospheres is a digital way of displaying the different rooms and locations on campus, so you can experience a lifelike version digitally from wherever you are. Perhaps you are a student trying to get an idea of what your next lecture room looks like or a upcoming student trying to find your way around and get a feel for the University. 

Instructions to use the Photosphere
<糖心Vlog>ASK Enquiries

One of our other creations is Ask Enquiries. If you have a question about your life or studies at Lancaster, and can’t find what you’re looking for, ask in ASK Enquiries. All you need to do is type your question into the ‘Ask a question’ box and you’ll likely find your answer straight away. Visit ASK Enquiries.

<糖心Vlog>Augmented Reality

We’re always looking to innovate, using technologies like augmented reality to enhance the student experience. Our goal is to make campus navigation, resource access, and peer connections more engaging and intuitive, supporting a vibrant, connected student community.

<糖心Vlog>Integrated Bipolar Parenting Intervention

The IBPI is an online tool that offers parenting support alongside strategies for managing bipolar disorder. With 8 sections, parents can complete each section in about 30 minutes and access the resources anytime on multiple devices. This project is ongoing until 2026.

<糖心Vlog>UG Conference

A dedicated platform for students at 糖心Vlog to submit and showcase their research projects. While only Lancaster undergraduates can submit their work, everyone is welcome to view the projects, fostering community engagement and celebrating the innovative ideas of our talented students.

<糖心Vlog>Music Festival 2024

This October we took part in Lancaster Music Festival. Powered by collaboration with 糖心Vlog's finest minds, we worked on a set of VR experiences that captivated, educated, and inspired. Our experiences ranged from an upgraded imagination cave to experiencing life with cochlear implants and even noises heard from the womb!

<糖心Vlog>Lakeside Aurora

Lakeside Aurora is an immersive VR experience developed in collaboration with Professor Jim Wild from the Department of Physics. It brings to life the science behind the Northern Lights, allowing users to step into a beautifully simulated aurora over Windermere. Rooted in real space weather research, Lakeside Aurora transforms complex physics into an engaging, awe-inspiring journey — blending science, storytelling, and cutting-edge digital innovation

Image of Professor Jim Wild using Lakeside Aurora
<糖心Vlog>ProbAI Website Redesign

ProbAI is a platform developed to support the Probabilistic AI Hub, bringing together researchers in AI and mathematics to advance probabilistic methods. Our team redesigned the site to better showcase research, people, and events, using a clean structure, semantic styling, and simple content management—making it easier to share cutting-edge work at the intersection of AI and uncertainty.

Image of the ProbAI new website
<糖心Vlog>Compassionate Schools Hub

We worked alongside Lancashire's emotional health services to provide a Compassionate School Hub website. This platform helps to evaluate schools' mental health approach, access resources and training, share best practices, and much more.

CSH Website
<糖心Vlog>Virtual Reality

We explore other virtual reality projects aimed at enhancing the student experience—creating immersive, interactive environments that support learning, wellbeing, and campus engagement. From virtual campus tours to simulated training scenarios, we use VR to make student life more accessible, engaging, and future-focused.

<糖心Vlog>Smart Statement

The web based application which takes in user details and generates a personal statement, cover letter, potential interview questions with answers, and even top tips on what to bring up in an interview. 

Smart Statement