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Research Interests
I am available as a PhD second or co-supervisor. I have extensive experience in TV, film, digital and immersive content production. This includes running a production company and as a producer and director of documentary, drama, independent film and digital content for TV/digital broadcast and theatrical release. My research is across creative enterprise, Irish cross border collaboration and the applications of digital content and XR/ virtual reality film in health, social care, justice and education, particularly emotional trauma and relationship and sex education. I have several years experience producing for international film festivals and was co-founder and head of industry a new all Ireland international film festival, Docs Ireland, in collaboration with the Belfast Film Festival. This has included creating the first documentary focused international marketplace in Ireland. In 2022 I founded Sensalience, a Createch company which is in the Qubis portfolio.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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The afters: creative practice in live action VR for relationship and sex education
Baxter, L., 03 Feb 2026, (Early online date) In: Media Practice and Education. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Afters: VR Consent Drama for RSE, a Case Study
Baxter, L., 19 Nov 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The Afters (Jenna's Story and Charlie's Story)
Baxter, L., 30 Jun 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
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The Mental Abuse Matters Virtual Reality Project: creative practice in cinematic VR and immersive sound
Baxter, L., 2025, In: Media Practice and Education. 26, 2, p. 181-199 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can the animated form allow for deeper expression of and empathy in relation to emotional abuse than live action or lived experience testimony?
Baxter, L., 12 Jun 2023, (Accepted).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Prizes
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Most Innovative Startup Award
Baxter, L. (Recipient), 04 May 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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RTS NI Student Awards 2024 Best Drama (Lecturer)
Baxter, L. (Recipient), Mar 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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RTS NI Student Awards Best Comedy Drama (Lecturer)
Baxter, L. (Recipient), 29 Mar 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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RTS Student Television Awards Best Drama (Lecturer)
Baxter, L. (Recipient), 01 Apr 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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What's Next? Portfolio Careers in the Creative Industries
Baxter, L. (Chair)
12 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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Belfast Media Festival
Baxter, L. (Invited speaker)
11 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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QUB SSESW School Conference 2025
Baxter, L. (Invited speaker)
23 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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Belfast Media Festival Committee
Baxter, L. (Board Member)
04 Apr 2025 → 01 Apr 2027Activity: Consultancy types › Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
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Machines Do Not Discriminate
Baxter, L. (Chair)
13 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Virtual Reality Aims to Educate Belfast Youngsters About Importance of Sexual Consent
31/12/2025
1 item of Media coverage
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Virtual Reality Drama Aims to Teach Young People About Sexual Consent
31/12/2025
1 item of Media coverage
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From VR pubs to digital instruments: why Queen’s University Belfast is putting human needs at the heart of tech research
11/12/2025
1 item of Media coverage
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Breaking through: How VR is advancing trauma therapy and health and social care training
03/12/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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