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 Julien Lomet will present the Creative Harmony project, a collaborative virtual reality work inviting viewers to co-create a virtual landscape together through gestures. The work encourages self-discovery and exploration of one’s relationship with nature and others. The virtual reality device, inspired by German Romantic painting, offers collaborative interactivity, letting go and relaxation. Slowly, let yourself be immersed in the work.

Last days to register for the Winter School, taking place from November 26 to 28 in Rennes: https://lnkd.in/ehESaF4k

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𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

This second edition, focusing on the digital transition in physical activity and health, promises to be an exciting and insightful event.

Discover the full program below:

Wednesday, November 26 – Wearables & 24-hour movement behavior assessment
Monique Mendelson and Pedro Saint-Maurice will give a series of talks, followed by a workshop dedicated to accelerometric data analysis.

Thursday, November 27 – Virtual Reality & Health
Lars Riedemann, Stefan Liszio, and Hadrien Ceyte will explore the uses of VR through a set of conferences, followed by a practical workshop led by Jos Deforges and Etienne Briere on the usefulness of VR in healthcare and the adaptability of real-time exergames.

Friday, November 28 – CYIM: Journey of Gesture
Speakers from the digital sector will share their insights and experiences, particularly around the CYIM: Journey of Gesture project.

Don’t wait too long to register — time is running out! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehESaF4k

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Thursday, November 6, 2025, DIGISPORT had the pleasure of welcoming Rim Ridane, triple world champion in French boxing (savate), Richard Aguenihnaï, National Technical Director of the French Federation of Savate French Boxing, and Richard Kulpa, project lead for REVEA and the EUR DIGISPORT.

They took part in a fascinating round table discussion on a topic central to our mission: the implementation of digital technologies in French boxing (savate).

Before the round table, our first-year Master’s students in Digital Science and Sport had the opportunity to meet and exchange with Rim Ridane, their new mentor. The evening then concluded in a friendly atmosphere with a casual reception.

The event was broadcast live on our YouTube channel, and the replay is available here: https://lnkd.in/enQS4caY

A big thank-you to all the speakers and participants for the quality of their discussions!

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Hadrien CEYTE, Full Professor of Human Movement Science and Behavioral Neuroscience at Aix-Marseille Université, will be present at the DIGISPORT Winter School. He is in charge of the Master’s degree in Adapted Physical Activity & Health at the Faculty of Sport Science in Marseille and co-heads the DynamiCC team at the Institute of Movement Sciences. As Head of the Marseille site for the Doctoral School #463 Human Movement Sciences, he is also a member of the National Ethics Council for Research in Sport Sciences (CERSTAPS).

The enthusiasm for Virtual Reality (VR) is hampered by cybersickness (virtual kinetosis), despite its recognized benefits. More than one in two people suffer from discomfort (nausea, dizziness) which is a major repulsive factor, often ignored.
The lecture will take a critical approach to specifically study cybersickness: its neurophysiological origins and its cognitive/behavioral consequences, as well as individual variability. The goal is to develop innovative countermeasures for a VR experience that is accessible and beneficial to everyone.

👉 Don’t wait any longer to register for the Winter School, taking place from November 26 to 28 in Rennes: https://lnkd.in/ehESaF4k

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Monique Mendelson, an Associate Professor at the Université Grenoble Alpes, will be present at our Winter School to deliver a lecture on the topic, “From Movement to Sleep: Advances and Challenges in Accelerometer-Based Sleep Assessment in Health Research.”

Sleep is now recognized as a core component of the 24-hour movement behavior framework, opening new perspectives for physical activity researchers to explore its interactions with activity, recovery, and health. This keynote will present current advances and methodological challenges in accelerometer-based sleep assessment, from validated sleep phenotyping to emerging multimodal and contextual approaches, and will outline best practices for integrating sleep rigorously into health research.

👉 Don’t wait any longer to register for the Winter School, taking place from November 26 to 28 in Rennes: https://lnkd.in/ehESaF4k

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Dr. Lars Riedemann, MD will be present to our Winter School. He is a Specialist in Neurology and Scientist, trained in Clinical Neurology and Biomedical Engineering at the University Hospital Heidelberg, Harvard Medical School, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also an AI Engineer, Medical Community Builder, and Innovation Architect working at the Intersection of Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, and Immersive Technologies.

Dr. Riedemann will present the rigorous process of moving Extended Reality (XR) technology beyond laboratory trials and into routine clinical workflows.
His core message is that genuine clinical integration demands a deep understanding of practical healthcare needs and user acceptance, rather than being driven by technological novelty or hype. He will cover the critical barriers to adoption, including the need for regulatory compliance, managing workflow disruption, and the necessity of demonstrating measurable clinical impact. The talk will provide attendees with a clear framework for identifying truly meaningful XR innovation, offering practical strategies to achieve sustainable integration that delivers tangible value to both patients and healthcare providers.

👉 Don’t wait any longer to register for the Winter School, taking place from November 26 to 28 in Rennes: https://lnkd.in/ehESaF4k

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October 20, 2025 was the DIGISPORT PhD Students’ Morning, a special occasion for our doctoral students to present their research and exchange on their various topics.

This morning also allowed new PhD students to meet the more senior ones and to explore together ideas and solutions to encourage more regular exchanges and foster closer connections within the group.

You can meet some of our PhD students at the DIGISPORT Winter School 2025, which will take place from November 26 to 28 in Rennes.
Registration link: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehESaF4k

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Dr. Stefan Liszio, research scientist at University Hospital Essen, where he leads the “Patient-Oriented Application” working group at the ZvRM – Zentrum für virtuelle und erweiterte Realität in der Medizin and also a member of the Pediatric Health Play Team at the Center for Pediatric and Youth Medicine, will present how Virtual Reality (VR) is being used in clinical practice to enhance patient well-being and reduce anxiety, stress, and pain.

Virtual Reality (VR) offers innovative possibilities for reducing anxiety, stress, and pain in medical contexts. Immersive virtual environments can positively shape emotional experiences and enhance well-being and stress tolerance. This lecture discusses core mechanisms such as immersion, interactivity, and presence, particularly regarding distraction and emotion regulation. Building on these foundations, the practical implementation of VR in hospitals will be explored. Examples from University Hospital Essen (Germany) —such as preparing children for MRI scans and distracting children and parents during needle punctures—demonstrate that immersive technologies are promising tools for promoting well-being and improving the patient experience in everyday clinical practice.

👉 Don’t wait any longer to register for the Winter School, taking place from November 26 to 28 in Rennes: https://digisport-ws2.sciencesconf.org/registration?lang=en

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