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Support and Contact
The XSpaces offer you a wide range of services.
Game Lab and Open Lab:
Advice
A differentiated counselling service guarantees support for users in all aspects of using VR/AR or electronic games or working with/via these technologies/media. Examples include counselling on the use of specific hardware and software as well as on the possibilities of their operation in staff offices, lecture and seminar rooms.
Borrowing
Members of the university are offered the borrow of selected hardware and software for research and teaching purposes.
Sighting or utilisation on site
Members of the university are given the opportunity to view and use applications on the topics of their choice. If required, you will receive support with the selection of hardware and software, but also with the operation of the respective titles/applications. Using appropriate additional hardware and software, it is possible to record interactive sequences from the respective applications in a suitable form, for example to enable further analysis or processing in courses. Viewing and use can take place both in individual bookings or reservations of the rooms or equipment as well as in the regularly offered "Open Lab" formats, in which corresponding titles/applications can be presented and tried out on a topic-related basis.
Training courses/workshops/lectures
Corresponding training and workshop formats make the respective technologies accessible at different levels and for different target groups and demonstrate utilisation scenarios for their practical application in research and teaching. In addition, corresponding university courses are also supported or (co-)offered by the staff of the Media Centre. These events can also be held on the Media Centre's premises.
Support in the planning and realisation of research projects
In the XSpaces, research projects can be supported throughout the entire project life cycle. Corresponding services can include help with the selection of titles to be analysed and their procurement, the research of trainers, cheats and save states to facilitate the analysis work, or support with the recording of video sequences from the respective applications. In addition, the regular "Open Lab" events in particular offer researchers the opportunity to exchange ideas on relevant topics across disciplines, to network and, if necessary, to further develop project ideas together. Finally, support with the publication of research results can be provided in cooperation with the eResearch Service Center and the open access publication services of the University Library.
Support in the creation of prototypes and/or modifications
For VR/AR applications and scenarios as well as for electronic games, basic support can be provided for the creation of prototypes or modifications of existing applications/titles. Appropriate software for comparatively low-threshold creation/modification is available in the labs; in parallel, corresponding libraries for software and data material will be successively built up and made available to users in a suitable form (e.g. via internal university repositories).
Contact
Media center of the University library
Tel.: +49 6421 28-25140
E-Mail: medienzentrum@ub.uni-marburg.de
Creative Space:
Workshop Facilitation and Creative Consulting
As Head of the Creative Space, I support you in developing and designing workshops, projects and formats – from the initial idea through to implementation. This may involve developing new ideas, structuring complex questions, bringing together different perspectives or fostering creative collaboration.
Depending on your needs, I work with you to develop a suitable format, workshop structure and methodological framework, or facilitate and moderate the workshop for you. A range of creative methods can be used, including Design Thinking and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®.
The Creative Space provides a suitable creative working environment with whiteboards, presentation areas and a wide range of materials for developing and visualising ideas. Its technical equipment also enables hybrid collaboration regardless of location.
Do you have a specific project or question that you would like to develop further in the Creative Space? Please get in touch: creative-space@uni-marburg.de
Booking
You can reserve the Creative Space via our booking calendar: https://buchung-xspaces.uni-marburg.de/en-US/
Conference Organization, Conference equipment, guest accommodation and childcare
Philipps-Universität offers extensive support for the organisation of conferences. Do you need conference supplies such as pens or conference folders? Would you like to accommodate guests in a hotel or in the university's guest houses? Are you looking for information on childcare during events? On this page you will find extensive information and offers.
For organizing conferences, the guide (in German) compiled by the Project Management Office may also be helpful.Catering
We are happy to support you if you need catering for your event at Creative Space. We cooperate with various catering companies in Marburg.
Directions
The Creative Space is located on the 1st floor of Bahnhofstraße 7 (to the right of the Chemikum).
Download directions in German and English.Barrier-free access
The Creative Space is partially accessible. It is located on the 1st floor of Bahnhofstraße 7 (to the right of the Chemikum). The floor can be reached via a lift, which is accessible without steps via the rear of the building. You can get there via the parking lot, the entrance to which is to the left of the Chemikum. The door at the rear of the building is locked. We will be happy to open the door for you by prior appointment.
Please note: The lift offers little space for manoeuvring. Please contact us in advance if you use a larger or electric wheelchair.
The Creative Space rooms themselves are barrier-free.Contact
Dr. Velia Benthin
Manager "Creative Space", Design Thinking Coach and Trained facilitator of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
Tel.: +49 (0)6421 28 23908
email: creative-space@uni-marburg.de
Makerspace:
Contact:
Tobias Rothammer
Manager Makerspace
email: makerspace@uni-marburg.de
Film Space:
Contact:
Dr. Alena Strohmaier
MediaHub | Media Studies / Institut für Medienwissenschaft
Biegenstraße 36 (1st Floor) | 35037 Marburg
E-Mail: alena.strohmaier@staff.uni-marburg.de
Support from the Department of Teaching Development and University Didactics
Development of innovative teaching and learning scenarios
The Department of Teaching Development and University Didactics supports you in developing innovative teaching and learning scenarios in the XSpaces. For example, would you like to familiarise yourself with methods for creative work or try out innovative teaching settings? Contact us and we will be happy to support you.