MetaverseUA Chair Research Paper #3 – Avatars and the Protection of Digital Identities in the Metaverse

We are pleased to announce the release of the third paper in our series, MetaverseUA Chair Research Papers titled ‘Avatars and the Protection of Digital Identities in the Metaverse‘, authored by Martin Ebers, President of the Robotics & AI Law Society (RAILS) and one of the members of the Chair’s Scientific Committee.
MetaverseUA Chair Research Paper #2 – Personal Data processing within Immersive Virtual Worlds: Privacy challenges in the interconnected data-driven Metaverse

We are pleased to announce the release of the second paper in our series, MetaverseUA Chair Research Papers titled ‘Personal Data processing within Immersive Virtual Worlds: Privacy challenges in the interconnected data-driven Metaverse‘, authored by Pablo Trigo, Researcher at LSTS, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium), and Vagelis Papakonstantinou, one of the members of the Chair’s Scientific Committee and Professor of Law at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium).
The MetaverseUA Chair Newsletter #13 – November 2024

Hey there, Metaversian friends!
Your favorite newsletter is back! We know, you missed us. In the meantime, a few things have changed in the world: summer is over, the President of the United States has changed, and the first of the the MetaverseUA Chair Research Papers’ series has been published (read it here). One thing hasn’t changed: our passion for keeping you updated on the latest in tech and sparking a few thoughts along the way. So, let’s dive in!
MetaverseUA Chair Research Paper #1 – A European Regulatory Framework for the Metaverse

We are pleased to announce the release of the first paper in our series, MetaverseUA Chair Research Papers titled ‘A European Regulatory Framework for the Metaverse’, authored by Teresa Rodríguez de las Heras Ballet, one of the members of the Chair’s Scientific Committee, and Aurelio López-Tarruella Martínez, the Chair’s Director.
A Thursday in the Metaverse #1 – Featuring Anselm Küsters

We’re thrilled to share the recording of the inaugural webinar in our «Thursdays in the Metaverse» series! Our first event featured Anselm Küsters, a leading expert in EU policy and digital governance, who presented a thought-provoking talk titled “Standards and Competition in the Metaverse: Assessing the EU’s Approach to Virtual Worlds”.
Thursdays in the Metaverse

With the new academic year upon us, the MetaverseUA Chair is back in action with a brand-new webinar series, called «Thursdays in the Metaverse”
The MetaverseUA Chair Newsletter #12 – July 2024

Welcome to a new issue of the MetaverseUA Chair newsletter. June was a busy month for the Chair, with our fantastic International Congress. If you missed it, you can check a summary in our previous issue of this newsletter, with pictures and recordings. Many more interesting resources are coming, including some papers presented in Alicante during those exciting sunny days. But enough talking about the past. Let´s check what is ahead for Virtual Worlds. Buckle up! Let’s go to it.
Summer Send-off Surprise: Delve into the Proceedings of our International Congress!

Surprise! Thought you’d seen the last of us? Think again!
As we prepare to embark on a (well-deserved) summer break, we couldn’t resist leaving you with a special parting gift to keep the Metaverse excitement alive throughout your summer.
The MetaverseUA Chair Newsletter #11 – MetaverseUA Chair Congress Recap: Best Bits and Big-Time Thanks!

Dear Metaverse enthusiasts!
Our International Congress concluded, and what a blast we had! If you missed it, fear not. We’ve crafted a concise summary of the event’s key moments. Moreover, we’ll soon be uploading the presentation recordings to our website, allowing you to relax with some popcorn and delve into the virtual worlds at your own pace. Additionally, the papers presented by our speakers will be accessible shortly for your review. So, there’s plenty of exciting content for you to explore and enjoy!
Don’t miss out! Final registration reminder for the MetaverseUA Chair International Congress

As you may have heard, the MetaverseUA Chair will be hosting its International Congress on the “Responsible Development of the Metaverse” next week! This event promises to be a pivotal gathering for experts, enthusiasts, and industry leaders to discuss and shape the future of virtual worlds.