Sii-led virtual reality pilot demonstrates potential for peer-to-peer learning
Published: 3 July 2026
Professor Nicola Veitch and Dr Claire Donald have co-authored a new study exploring the use of Virtual Reality to support peer-to-peer learning. Titled Virtual reality peer-to-peer learning: a pilot study investigating peer-to-peer VR supported lessons in higher education outlines, the paper was published in Frontiers in Education on 2 June 2026.
The School of Infection & Immunity's Professor Nicola Veitch and Dr Claire Donald have co-authored a new study exploring the use of Virtual Reality (VR) to support peer-to-peer learning in higher education.
Their paper, titled Virtual reality peer-to-peer learning: a pilot study investigating peer-to-peer VR supported lessons in higher education outlines, was published in Frontiers in Education.
The pilot focused on the use of immersive VR in teaching, alongside the development of a pedagogical framework intended to support collaborative learning in virtual environments.
As part of the project, the team used a bespoke VR Disease Diagnostic application with students, enabling them to work together in a shared digital space.
Professor Veitch and Dr Donald worked in collaboration with University of Glasgow colleagues Sevinj Rustamova, Gabriella Rodolico, Lavinia Hirsu, Imants Latkovskis, and Neil McDonnell.
The work was funded by a Society for Experimental Biology Education Research and Development Grant.
Further funding has now been secured, allowing the team to continue and expand their research into VR-enhanced learning.
First published: 3 July 2026