Virtual Arena for Research, Education, and Democratic Innovation
Virena is a simulation platform that replicates lifelike social media with customizable AI agents and full experimental control. It enables researchers, educators, and public organizations to test, train, and strategize in safe digital arenas, fostering media literacy, democratic innovation, and scalable public-interest impact.
Team
Prof. Dr. Fabrizio Gilardi, UZH Department of Political Science
Dr. Emma Hoes, UZH Department of Political Science
Dr. Jonathan Klüser, UZH Department of Political Science
Running time: 2026-2027