This includes work on immersive technologies for collection documentation, management and public engagement; the emergence of 3D, born-digital objects as cultural artifacts; their relationship with physical objects; issues of authenticity, accessibility, and public engagement; the potential of digital technologies in enabling co-produced interpretation with audiences; and the use of digital data towards data-driven decision making in cultural policy and practice. Also, the Lab supports, R&D on VR/AR and AI between academic staff and students, creative industries and the technology sector.

The Digital Heritage Lab is part of the Institute for Cultural Practices and is based in Mansfield Cooper Building.