“Virtual reality offers extraordinary opportunities for learning and connection, but it also brings unique risks that children may not yet be equipped to navigate.” — Professor Julia Davidson OBE On the 5th November, researchers from UEL’s Institute for Connected Communities shared insights with MPs and Peers at #Westminster on how immersive technologies like VR and AI are reshaping children’s online experiences, and why evidence-based policymaking is key to keeping them safe. Our team spoke with leading voices in Westminster, including Baroness Walmsley, Calvin Bailey, Dame Harriett Baldwin, Emily Darlington, Tom Collins, and Wera Hobhouse, as part of #EvidenceWeek, in partnership with Sense about Science. “By engaging directly with policymakers, we can help ensure that children’s safety and digital rights are protected as technology evolves — and ensure that VR doesn’t become a regulatory gap,” explained Professor Davidson. This engagement builds on the Think Tank’s ongoing w...