DIRV

Immersive environments and academic quality in virtual reality.

Welcome to DIRV, the Interdepartmental Center of the University of Siena for the use of virtual reality for advanced teaching. We promote innovation and research, transforming the educational experience through immersive and interactive virtual environments. We are committed to the evolution of teaching methodologies to enrich the educational path of students in a dynamic and engaging way.

Interdepartmental Center for Virtual Reality Teaching: Innovation and Learning

Activities

Discover how virtual reality is revolutionizing our approach to education.

Lessons

Educational Innovation

University Course: The Use of Virtual Reality in University Learning

Agenda

Three-Year Plan

Our Goals for the Introduction of VR into University Courses in 2025-2028

Research

Global Experiences

We conduct research on virtual reality to enrich the learning environment

Team DIRV

Meet the educators who founded DIRV, providing a quality educational experience and opening new perspectives for students.

Elena Casprini

Department of Business and Legal Studies

Affiliated Professor

Laura Governini

Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine

Affiliated Professor

Alice Luddi

Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine

Affiliated Professor

Nadia Marchettini

Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Affiliated Professor

Paola Palmitesta

Department of Social, Political and Cognitive Sciences

Affiliated Professor

Oronzo Parlangeli

Department of Social, Political and Cognitive Sciences

Affiliated Professor

Tommaso Pucci

Department of Business and Legal Studies

Affiliated Professor

Federico Maria Pulselli

Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Affiliated Professor

Upcoming Events and News

Explore our exclusive events and workshops for immersive learning. Join conferences, innovative labs, and more.

Teaching app

2025-10-06

Curated list of educational applications currently available on the market

Report DIRV

2025-07-13

Virtual reality and educatio: state of the art and perspectives.

Marketing class

13 novembre 2025

Esperienza di scelta e di acquisto negli scaffali di un supermercato virtuale

Cognitive economica class

2025-11-11

Virtual world experiences.

Medicine Course

2025-06-26

The Medicine course for the introduction to Virtual Reality was held at at the University of Siena, taught by Prof. Paola Piomboni and Prof. Alice Luddii.

Marketing Course

2025-05-08

The Marketing course for the Master’s program in Management and Governance at the University of Siena, taught by Professor Tommaso Pucci.

Pro.Ben Project

2025-04-04

Promoting Wellbeing in the University Community: Psychological Support Through Virtual Reality.

Experience University in Virtual Reality: Explore 3D Lessons

2025-03-05

Learning becomes an engaging and dynamic journey, enhanced by immersive simulations and state-of-the-art digital reconstructions.

Explore our advanced educational solutions

Join DIRV for cutting-edge training. Experience innovative courses and become a leader in the education of the future.

Contacts and Information for DIRV

Prof. Alessandro Innocenti, DIRV Director

Department of Social, Political and Cognitive Sciences

University of Siena

Via Roma, 56

Siena, Italy

+39 338 5724318

info@dirv.it