2025
Loveridge, B., Glasser, S., Osborne, M.S., & Genay, A. (2025, October 31). “I’ve got tingles in my spine”: Exploring the performer experience of immersive virtual reality music simulation through design-based research [Conference presentation, MS Teams]. International Symposium on Performance Science, Shanghai, China.
Loveridge, B. (2025, October 30). Enhancing student engagement and learning through the use of digital 3D technology [Poster presentation]. Learning and Teaching Initiatives Showcase, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2025, October 27). Communication skills training using AI and VR [Showcase presentation]. Innovative Teaching and Learning with GenAI Showcase, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2025, October 21). Use of immersive technology and gaming in higher education [Guest lecture, Zoom]. Information Visualisation, Melbourne School of Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Glasser, S., Loveridge, B., & Chan, Z. (2025, October 17). Seeing sounds in museums: Virtual reality as a canvas for synaesthesia [Conference presentation]. Sound in Museums 2025, National Museum of Music, Mafra, Portugal.
Loveridge, B. (2025, October 9). Use of immersive technology and gaming in higher education [Invited presentation]. Lunch and Learn Session, Melbourne Connect Co-working, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2025, September 9). Navigating musical practice in the age of AI [Symposium presentation]. FFAM Graduate Research Symposium, Federation Hall, Southbank Campus, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Loveridge, B., Glasser, S., & Osborne, M.S. (2025, August 29). Networked virtual reality in music performance training: Innovations and opportunities in contemporary music education [Conference presentation, Zoom]. NowNet Arts Conference, New York, NY, United States.
Osborne, M.S., Glasser, S., & Loveridge, B. (2025, August 12). Enhancing music students’ confidence through performance simulation in virtual reality. Conference presentation at the Australasian Simulation Congress, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia.
Glasser, S., & Loveridge, B. (2025, July 17). Virtual music performance project [Research presentation]. FFAM × CIS Research Exchange and Networking Session, Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2025, July 8). Understanding staff and student engagement with digital object-based learning using Pedestal 3D at the University of Melbourne [Conference presentation]. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Conference, Perth, Australia.
Glasser, S., Osborne, M.S., & Loveridge, B. (2025, June 6). Transformative musical futures: Building tomorrow’s virtual performances together [Conference presentation, Zoom]. SoTEL 2025 Virtual Symposium Trendsetter Webinar Series, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Loveridge, B., & Withers, D. (2025, June 2). GenAI tools from a video and media perspective [Forum presentation]. Unlock the Future of Creativity: GenAI in Creative Media Forum, Melbourne Connect, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Osborne, M.S., Glasser, S., & Loveridge, B. (2025, May 2). Bridging realities: Design possibilities for virtual music performance coaching [Symposium presentation]. SOTEL Symposium – Simulation and Gamification in Higher Education, Centre for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE), Woodward Conference Centre, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
2024
Gaunt, H., Shea, R., Loveridge, B., Cham, K., Chng, H. T., Chang, Y. S., Lim, C. H., Chan, K. W., & Knothe, F. (2024, December 3). A new initiative in synchronous international learning: A health humanities global classroom [Conference presentation]. ASCILITE 2024 Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Loveridge, B., & Withers, D. (2023, November 28). GenAI from a video and media perspective [Seminar presentation]. GenAI in Education Meetup (FEIT), Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Glasser, S., Loveridge, B., & Chan, Z. (2023, November 22). Exploring music-related synaesthetic experiences in virtual reality [Public seminar presentation]. Art in Conversation Seminar Series: Synaesthesia in Art – Seminar 5: Music, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Glasser, S., Loveridge, B., & Chan, Z. (2024, October 25). Exploring the use of virtual reality to depict the synaesthetic percepts of a music composer [Conference presentation, Zoom]. 3rd International Conference Psychology and Music – Interdisciplinary Encounters, Zagreb, Croatia.
Gaunt, H., Shea, R., Loveridge, B., Cham, K., Chng, H. T., Chang, Y. S., Lim, C. H., Chan, K. W., & Knothe, F. (2024, October 25). Health humanities global classroom using digital museum collection: An approach to develop students’ intercultural capabilities [Conference presentation and workshop, Zoom]. U21 Global Education & Senior Leaders Meeting 2024, Shanghai, China.
Loveridge, B. (2024, October 14). Virtual reality and immersive media [Guest lecture, Zoom]. Information Visualisation, Melbourne School of Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2024, October 1). Key considerations for duo singing in virtual reality and videoconferencing: An exploratory study with Bigscreen and Zoom [Conference presentation, pre-recorded video]. 1st IEEE International Workshop on the Musical Metaverse, part of the IEEE International Symposium on the Internet of Sounds, Erlangen, Germany.
Loveridge, B. (2024, August 29). Navigating networked arts in the age of AI [Conference presentation, Zoom]. NowNet Arts Conference, New York, NY, United States.
Loveridge, B. (2024, June 6). Generative AI for musicians: Content creation and copyright implications [Presentation, Zoom]. MP3 Lab, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Sparrow, L. A., Galwey, C., Loveridge, B., Glasser, S., Osborne, M. S., & Kelly, R. M. (2024, May 11). Heart and soul: The ethics of biometric capture in immersive artistic performance [Conference presentation, pre-recorded video]. CHI 2024 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Honolulu, HI, United States.
Keep, T., & Loveridge, B. (2024, March 5). Getting started with Pedestal 3D [Workshop, in person]. Elisabeth Murdoch Building, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Osborne, M.S., Bolger, L., & Loveridge, B. (2024, February 26). Music, mind and wellbeing [Presentation and panel discussion]. Musical Perspectives undergraduate subject, Kenneth Myer Auditorium, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Lowe-Brown, X., Jaswant, S. S., Loveridge, B., Jones, H., & Wildenhauer, M. (2024, February 13). I knew you were AI: Can AI-generated lyrics capture the connection that Taylor Swift makes with her fans? [Conference presentation]. Swiftposium, Melbourne Connect, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
2023
Loveridge, B. (2023, September 14). Designing a virtual reality lab for music performance training [Conference presentation]. GAPS2 Conference, Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2023, September 12). Virtual reality and immersive media [Guest lecture, Zoom]. Information Visualisation (GEOM90007), Melbourne School of Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Osborne, M.S., Glasser, S., & Loveridge, B. (2023, August 28). Exploring the use of virtual reality technology to deliver a performance intervention to enhance music training [Conference presentation, Zoom]. ISPS 2023 Conference, Warsaw, Poland.
Loveridge, B. (2023, June 20). End of semester recap and AI and its impact on the arts, teaching and learning [Presentation]. Faculty of Fine Arts and Music Teaching and Learning Town Hall, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Osborne, M.S., Glasser, S., & Loveridge, B. (2023, June 6). Virtual music performance [Conference presentation, Zoom]. CSHE Teaching and Learning Conference, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
2022
Osborne, M. S., Glasser, S., & Loveridge, B. (2022, December 5th). It’s not so scary anymore. It’s actually exhilarating’: A proof-of-concept study using virtual reality technology for music performance training under pressure [In-person and Zoom paper presentation]. ASCILITE 2022 conference, Sydney, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2022, November 4th). Getting started with immersive VR musical experiences [Zoom presentation]. NowNet Arts Conference, New York, USA.
Loveridge, B., Buckingham, J., & Falstein-Rush, M. (2022, October 26th). Physical, digital, or both: blending worlds with augmented reality [panel discussion]. Researcher Connect, The University of Melbourne.
Glasser, S., Manoa, J., Sparrow, L., & Loveridge, B. (2022, October 5th). The ethics of digital gaming and immersive technology [panel presentation]. Games for Change Asia Pacific, Melbourne International Games Week, ACMI.
Loveridge, B. (2022, September 28th). An Exploration of Duo Singing in Virtual Reality and Video Conferencing [Zoom presentation]. Australian Music & Psychology Society (AMPS) Conference.
Loveridge, B. (2022, September 13th). Virtual Reality and Immersive Media [Guest lecture – Zoom]. Information Visualisation (GEOM90007) Graduate Coursework subject, Melbourne School of Engineering.
Loveridge, B. (2022, August 30th). Duo Singing in Virtual Reality and Videoconferencing [Master of Music Psychology and Performance Science Completion seminar – Zoom]. Music Psychology, Performance Science and Performance Teaching Lab (MP3) session, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Cochrane, T. et al. (2022, June 21st). Technology Enhanced Learning Boot Camp: Immersive Reality [Zoom panel discussion]. SOTEL session, Melbourne, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2022, May 31st). NVivNo thanks – Qualitative coding with Delve [Zoom Presentation and Q&A]. MP3 Lab session, Melbourne, Australia.
Osborne, M.S., Glasser, S., & Loveridge, B. (2022, April 8th). Ethical considerations for sustainable musical training [Zoom presentation]. SEMPRE MET / TMOHE joint conference.
Bartlett, V., Spreadborough, K., Osborne, S., Glasser, S., & Loveridge, B. (2022, March 18th). How can art explore digital ethics? [panel presentation]. Melbourne Knowledge Week, Melbourne Connect.
Tamplin, S., Glasser, S., & Loveridge, B. (2022, Feb 28th). Panel discussion [In person]. Musical perspectives (MUSI10230) undergraduate subject, week 1. Kenneth Myer Auditorium, The University of Melbourne.
Loveridge, B. (2022, January 24th). Interactive data panel [Zoom panel]. GLAM collections and exhibitions in immersive environments, Data to Power event.
2021
Loveridge, B., Glasser, S., & Osborne, M.S. (2021, November 25th). Reimagining performance with immersive reality technologies [Zoom panel]. Human-Computer Interaction Seminar, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2021, November 6th). Mozilla Hubs Workshop [Zoom/Mozilla Hubs workshop]. NowNet Arts Conference, New York, USA.
Loveridge, B. (2021, November 6th). Comparing singing in virtual reality and videoconferencing [Zoom presentation]. NowNet Arts Conference, New York, USA.
Loveridge, B., Glasser, S., & Osborne, M.S. (2021, November 6th). Reimagining performance with immersive reality technologies [Zoom panel]. NowNet Arts Conference, New York, USA.
Loveridge, B., Kruenen, B., Mullumby, N., Hardiman, R., Webber, M. & Buzza, M. (2021, November 6th). Digital 3D object-based learning and research at the University of Melbourne [Zoom presentation]. Living Digital Heritage Conference, Macquarie University, Australia.
Loveridge, B., Glasser, S., Osborne, M.S. & Cochrane, T. (2021, October 28th). Reimagining performance with immersive reality technologies [Zoom symposium]. International Symposium on Performance Science (ISPS), Montreal, Canada.
Loveridge, B. (2021, October 8th). A comparison of singing in virtual reality and videoconferencing [Zoom Presentation]. Human-Computer Interaction Seminar, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Loveridge, B., Glasser, S., & Osborne, M.S. (2021, October 7th). Exploring opportunities for musician’s health and performance enhancement using VR simulation training [Pre-recorded presentation]. Games for Change Asia-Pacific, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2021, October 7th). Virtual Reality and Immersive Media [Pre-recorded presentation]. Games for Change Asia-Pacific, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Loveridge, B., Glasser, S., & Osborne, M.S. (2021, September 16th). Exploring opportunities for musician’s health and performance enhancement using VR simulation training [Zoom presentation]. Humanities and Diverse eResearch Scholars (HADES), Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2021, September 13th). Virtual Reality and Immersive Media [Guest lecture – Zoom]. Information Visualisation (GEOM90007) Graduate Coursework subject, Melbourne School of Engineering.
Loveridge, B. (2021, July 30th). A comparison of singing in virtual reality and videoconferencing [Pre-recorded presentation and online Q&A via SpatialChat]. ICMPC16-ESCOM11. Jyväskylä, Finland.
Loveridge, B., & Glasser, S. (2021, July 17th). The Science of Music Performance [Zoom presentation]. LabRats Science Club session, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
Loveridge, B. (2021, June 18th). A comparison of singing in virtual reality and videoconferencing [Zoom presentation]. Clinical and Music Neuroscience lab session, The University of Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2021, June 5th). A comparative study of singing in virtual reality and videoconferencing [Pre-recorded presentation and online session]. Teaching Music Online in Higher Education. Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2021, May 6th). A comparative study of singing in virtual reality and videoconferencing [Zoom presentation]. Music Psychology, Performance Science and Performance Teaching Lab (MP3) session, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Loveridge, B., Glasser, S., & Osborne, M.S. (2021, April 24th). FFAM Performance Enhancement Lab [Zoom presentation]. SoTEL Showcase, The University of Melbourne.
Loveridge, B. (2021, April 20th). Networked Music Performance in VR – Overview [Zoom presentation]. IETF session, CCRMA, Stanford University, CA, United States.
Loveridge, B. (2021, February 26th). A comparative study of singing in virtual reality and videoconferencing [Zoom presentation]. Faculty of Fine Arts and Music Graduate Research Symposium Program, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Loveridge, B. (2021, February 2nd). Virtual reality and Immersive Media [Zoom presentation]. Immersive Reality (XR) Boot Camp, The University of Melbourne.
Loveridge, B. (2021, February 2nd). Using virtual reality with networked music performance [Zoom presentation]. IETF session, CCRMA, Stanford University, CA, United States.
2020
Can the use of virtual reality improve the experience of real-time networked singing teaching? NowNet Arts Conference, November 7th, 2020, 1:30am. Presentation video
Can the use of virtual reality improve the experience of real-time networked music performance? Sydney Video Technology Meetup Wednesday 28 September, 7pm – 8pm.
Networked Music Performance in Virtual Reality – Masters Update. Clinical and Music Neuroscience (lab session) 15 October, 4pm – 5pm.
Zoom presentation – VR Lab overview. ASCILITE Mobile Learning Special Interest Group. Friday 2nd Sept 9:30am-10:30am.
Can the use of virtual reality improve the experience of real-time networked music performance? Melbourne Video Technology Meetup Thursday 25 September, 8:30pm – 9pm.
Guest lecture – VR visualisation at the University of Melbourne. Information Visualisation (GEOM90007) Graduate Coursework subject, Melbourne School of Engineering. Monday 21st Sept 12pm-1pm.
Integrating virtual reality into teaching and research at UoM Sim Cafe (Simulation Australia) Friday 24 July, 1pm – 2pm.
Networked Music Performance in Virtual Reality – Masters Update. Music Psychology, Music Performance Science, and Music Performance Teaching (lab session) 24 July, 3pm – 4pm.
Implementing VR within the context of a tertiary institution A New Reality 2020 Thursday 25 June, 10.30 am – 11.00 am. Workshop recording.
Can the use of virtual reality improve the experience of real-time networked music performance? A New Reality 2020 Thursday 25 June, 11.15 am – 11.35 pm. Presentation recording.
Integrating virtual reality into teaching and research at UoM Researcher Connect Tuesday 23 June, 2pm – 3pm. Webinar recording.
AARNet Webinar Series Supporting Remote Research – Remote Research Challenge 2: Maintaining and Building Communities
Thursday 4 June, 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm. Online panel discussion.
Can the use of virtual reality improve the experience of real-time networked music sessions in singing teaching? Teaching Music Online in Higher Education 16th May, 2020. Online conference via pre-recorded presentation/Zoom.
Can the use of virtual reality improve the experience of real-time networked music sessions in music conferences? IEEEVR Conference – March 21st, 2020. Zoom/Mozilla Hubs.
Can the use of virtual reality improve the experience of real-time networked music sessions? Graduate Research Symposium, Feb 21st, 2020. University of Melbourne.
Music Therapy in VR. Educators in VR International Summit – VR Presentation recording, Feb 19th. AltspaceVR.
2019
The MT-VR Solution: A novel telehealth approach to delivering online group singing therapy for people with quadriplegia. Australian Music Therapy Association Conference, November 29th 2019. Melbourne.
VR and Presurgical Planning. 3D Technologies in Medicine Conference. November 15th, AAMI Park, Melbourne.
Networked music performance in virtual reality. NowNet Arts Conference, November 9th 2019. Stony Brook University, New York, USA (via Zoom).
Virtual Reality and Immersive Media. Innovative Design & Service Delivery. Graduate Coursework Subject. Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne. October 27th, 2019.
Demystifying Virtual Reality in Schools. Panel Discussion. School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Melbourne. 25th October, 2019.
Music Therapy in Virtual Reality. Game Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP). Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. South Wharf. October 8th, 2019.
Learning through immersive media workshop. Learning Environments Masterclass Series, September 11, 2019. University of Melbourne.
AR/VR at the University of Melbourne. Researcher Connect. August 28th, 2019. Graduate House, University of Melbourne.
Music Therapy in VR. APAN (Asia Pacific Advanced Network), July 24th 2019, Putrajaya, Malaysia (via Zoom).
Networked music performance in virtual reality (Poster Presentation). International Symposium on Performance Science, July 16-20, 2019, Melbourne.
Music Therapy in VR. AARNet Networkshop. 6 June, 2019, Melbourne.
Researcher Virtual Reality Masterclass. Learning Environments Masterclass Series, March 28, 2019. University of Melbourne.
Getting Started with Virtual Reality using Unity. Research Bazaar, February 20, 2019.University of Melbourne.
Jobs of the Future in VR. Panel Discussion, 23 January, 2019, Academy Xi, Melbourne.
2018
Real-time Networked Music Therapy in Virtual Reality. QUESTnet, September 28, 2018, Cairns.
Using Virtual Reality for Innovation in Research and Teaching. University of Melbourne Professional Staff Conference, September 5, 2018, Melbourne.
Using Virtual Reality for Innovation in Research and Teaching. Researcher @ Library Week, August 29, 2018. University of Melbourne.
Non-Linear Story Experiencing in Virtual Reality. LE Masterclass Series. August 3, 2018. University of Melbourne.
Networked Society Institute VR Project Showcase. Telstra Labs, June 27, 2018, Melbourne.
The Use of VR/AR in Vocational Education, Panel Discussion, May 9, 2018, RMIT University, Melbourne.
2017
Practical Considerations for Integrating Virtual Reality in the Classroom. University of Melbourne Professional Staff Conference, September 7, 2017, Melbourne.
Virtual Reality Projects at the Melbourne Networked Society Institute. Sensilab Forum, April 17, 2017, Monash University, Melbourne.
2016
Music Therapy in VR. University of Melbourne Professional Staff Conference, September 15, 2016, Melbourne.