News – RestoryVR

15 May 2026

We are named Digital Northants Champion

RestoryVR has been recognised as a Digital Northants Champion for work on VR solutions supporting emotion regulation, trauma treatment, and addiction recovery.

7 May 2026

WaveVR delivered to Inspire – supporting treatment and recovery in West Northamptonshire

We've delivered two VR headsets and WaveVR licences to Inspire, an alcohol and drug service supporting adults, young people, and communities across West Northamptonshire.

23 April 2026

WaveVR at FutureFest 2026 – 95% of young people felt calmer after a session

WaveVR was invited to SEND IASS North Northants FutureFest at the Corby Cube, where 20 young people experienced a VR mindfulness session. Results showed overwhelmingly positive outcomes.

17 April 2026

WaveVR to be presented at Merged Futures 8 innovation showcase

Prof Mu Mu will present WaveVR at Digital Northants' eighth annual innovation event, demonstrating how immersive VR can support emotional wellbeing.

10 April 2026

WaveVR school pilots show 86% of young people felt better after sessions

Early results from our WaveVR pilot programme in schools demonstrate significant improvements in mood, focus, and emotional resilience among young participants.

15 March 2026

Our VR EMDR therapy study published in Mental Health and Digital Technologies

Our peer-reviewed mixed-method study on VR-based EMDR therapy for specific phobias has been published, demonstrating a 94.1% improvement rate.

1 February 2026

InnerVoice receives UKRI funding for addiction recovery programme

Our InnerVoice VR programme for addiction recovery has secured funding from UK Research and Innovation to advance development and begin feasibility testing.

17 January 2026

How EMDR VR helped a midwifery student overcome her fear of needles

Saffron, a midwifery student at the University of Northampton, took part in our EMDR VR clinical trial to tackle an intense fear of needles and blood – and the results transformed her career.

19 December 2025

Prof Mu Mu speaks at Arc Universities Responsible AI and Automation event

Prof Mu Mu presented and joined the panel at the Arc Universities Group event on Responsible AI and Automation, hosted by The Open University and Cranfield University in Milton Keynes.