Activity Theory Usability Laboratory
Learning through cooperative activities and usable tools
ATUL is a leading-edge research centre investigating work and play in organisations and communities. It has a creative approach to the study of cooperative activities, and has developed a range of innovative services to assess and improve the sustainability of organisations, groups and individuals. The centre’s tools support business analysis and collaborative learning.
JOIN THE ATUL COMMUNITY
ATUL is the hub of an open, global community of researchers who interpret the world through Activity Theory. It has grown through workshops, open days and publishing books that act as a catalyst for national and international research collaborations. ATUL is exploring ways of conducting workshops via video conference, virtual communities and online publishing to stay connected with members and graduates whose careers have taken them around the world.
ENGAGE WITH ATUL
ATUL provides the following research, consulting and business services:
Tools (ATULens) – research and business tools including online gaming.
Usability (ATULab) – usability evaluation and scenario-based testing.
Learning (ATULearn) – knowledge management, organisational and social learning.
