📢 We're looking forward to welcoming Hannah Andrews, Director of Digital Innovation (Arts) at the British Council as a speaker at our XR Network+ roadshow event at University of the Arts London's (UAL) UAL Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute on Wednesday 12 February 2025. Hannah will join speakers from UAL, XR Network+ and the CoSTAR Network to share updates and insights for researchers, businesses and creatives working in virtual production and extended reality technologies. There will also be opportunities to experience UAL's specialist XR research facility and some of the immersive experiences created by UAL MA Virtual Reality students. Visit the UAL Eventbrite page to book your free ticket: https://hubs.li/Q033hK0G0
XR Stories and XR Network+
Higher Education
York, North Yorkshire 2,498 followers
Connecting the creative industries with academic research and providing funding and support to researchers working in VP
About us
XR Stories and XR Network+ are two related projects at the University of York. XR Stories connects companies and creatives working in the creative industries with academic research at the University of York. The project provides expertise, space and infrastructure to help drive growth and innovation in the creative industries. XR Stories is responsible for leading the XR Network+ project to create a 10 year research agenda for content creation and consumption. In partnership with Universities of Cardiff, Edinburgh, Ulster and University of the Arts London, the XR Network+ project is bringing together academia and industry across the UK, co-creating challenges to drive research and innovation in virtual production techniques and technologies. From 2019 - 2023, XR Stories was one of nine Creative Industry Cluster Programmes in the UK responsible for providing R&D funding, expertise and facilities; studentships and internships; and academic research to support the growth of SMEs working in immersive and interactive storytelling across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
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External link for XR Stories and XR Network+
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- Higher Education
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- 11-50 employees
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- York, North Yorkshire
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- Partnership
- Specialties
- XR, screen, games, storytelling, research and development, R&D, immersive, augmented reality, AR, film, Yorkshire, TV, research, equality and diversity, Virtual Production, Convergent Media, and Content Creation
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The Ron Cooke Hub, Campus East, University of York
York, North Yorkshire YO10 5GE, GB
Employees at XR Stories and XR Network+
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Jude Brereton
Professor of Audio and Music Technologies, University of York
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John Rose-Adams
Senior Creative Producer - Immersive and Interactive. Creative Industries Research and Development and Innovation. Professional Enthusiast.
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Bobby Thandi
Founder and CEO at XR Games
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Nina Willment, PhD
Researcher | Virtual Production
Updates
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A great roundup from Glen Kelly, Programme Manager at CoSTAR Live Lab, led by the University of York, about upcoming events and opportunities for public and industry participation 👇
Programme Manager | CoSTAR Live Lab @ University of York | Catalysing world-class R&D in screen and performance technology
After an insanely busy start to the year, we’ll be ready to officially open the doors to CoSTAR Live Lab on 6 Feb 2025! CoSTAR Live Lab will be the first of several network labs around the UK to launch in 2025, following a £75m investment from AHRC – the UK government’s single largest ever investment into the creative industries. If you’d like to learn more about CoSTAR, upcoming funding calls, and how to access our facilities and expertise, why not come along to one of our events: 📅 20 Feb – First Encounter Session: Intro to CoSTAR Live Lab | https://lnkd.in/e-trUZKB 📅 6 Mar – Live Lab Presents: Florian Block (dock10 & UoY) – AI Innovation in Live Virtual Performance | https://lnkd.in/erZ9xTwV 📅 19 Mar – First Encounter Session: Intro to CoSTAR Live Lab | https://lnkd.in/e-trUZKB 📅 2 Apr – Live Lab Presents: Kit Monkman (Viridian FX) | Storytelling with Technology & Live Performance | https://lnkd.in/ejhufa8s Any questions please feel free to get in touch 📩 #CoSTARNetwork Gavin Kearney Helena Daffern Damian Murphy Jacob Cooper Jonathan Hook Sam Gardner Laura Partridge Production Park University of York Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
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📣 Calling creative businesses and practitioners!📣 Our colleagues at the CoSTAR Live Lab are running two FREE first encounter sessions for members of the creative industries to find out about the programme, the new facilities, and how to engage with Live Lab opportunities. The encounter sessions will take place at the CoSTAR Live Lab research and development facility based at Production Park near Wakefield on Thursday 20 February and Wednesday 19 March 2025. Part of the CoSTAR Network, CoSTAR Live Lab is led by the University of York to explore immersive, multisensory and interactive technologies to transform audience experience and shape next-generation live experiences for screen, stage and into the metaverse. More information and tickets: https://hubs.li/Q0337TTP0
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An update from one the projects funded by the XR Network+ embedded research and development grants for researchers at UK universities to explore the transfer of knowledge between academia and industry in areas aligned with Virtual Production (VP). On this project, Ali Asadipour and team at the Royal College of Art and partners at UNSW and Foster + Partners used the funding to expand on their existing work and build an enhanced Unreal Engine-based earthquake simulation for VP. We look forward to further updates, including details of a London workshop later this year. Read more, below, and on the XR Network+ website at https://lnkd.in/ezUcJGWf
Building Resilience: Disaster Preparedness Workshop – Sydney, Australia 🌏✨ Last year, we were inspired by our colleagues at the UNSW and their game-changing technology for simulating wildfires (iFire) 🔥. Their innovation sparked our imagination, leading us to develop xQuake a novel technique for simulating extreme events, starting with earthquakes 🌏. Thanks to the unwavering support of XR Stories and XR Network+ , we secured EPSRC funding through the network to nurture this exciting partnership. This culminated in hosting our first international workshop at the stunning campus of one of the world’s leading institutions 🏛️. Our hearts were heavy, however, as we received devastating news of the earthquake in Tibet and wildfires in Los Angeles. Our solidarity goes out to all those affected - those who lost loved ones and their homes 🕊️💔. These tragic events underline the urgency of addressing humanity’s impact on nature's delicate balance. Kudos to Yitong Sun (soon to be Dr Sun! 🎓) for his boundless intelligence and dedication to making a difference in people’s lives. Thanks to his efforts, we now have a near-realistic digital twin that runs with precision and efficiency - opening doors to countless applications. A heartfelt thanks to the Computer Science Research Centre's newly appointed Visiting Professor and Director of UNSW's iCinema, Laureate Professor Dennis Del Favero, along with his exceptional team, for meticulously planning and coordinating every detail. Their efforts in assembling an incredible network of delegates from academia, industry, and government have truly been inspiring 🤝🌟. With 60 registered at full capacity and a long wishlist, the event was a resounding success. We are fortunate to have Foster + Partners, one of the largest construction firms in the world, as a key partner in this critical project 🏗️ aiming to host another join-workshop in London between February and March 2025 to engage with all stakeholders working in this field. We look forward to connecting with you all! Irene Gallou, Marina Konstantatou, Michael Ostwald, Yang Song, Elnaz (Elli) Irannezhad, Nagida Helsby-Clark, Navin Brohier, Renhao Huang, Scott Cotterell, LARA CLEMENTE #rca #csrc #unsw #digitaltwin #ai #immersivetech #crossreality #xr #unrealengine #vr #ar #artificialintelligence #disaster #earthquake #wildfire #visualisation #firstresponders #nsw #uk #london #sydney #workshop #resilience #preparedness #training #games #virtualproduction #ukri
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The Sheffield DocFest VR programme aims to highlight new creative techniques and storytelling which break the boundaries of traditional documentary practice. The programme team encourages entries from independent artists and collectives, and from established artists or emerging new talent. Find out more and apply by 12:00pm on 28 February 2025 👇
Calling all artists! We’re looking for VR projects for the 2025 edition of Sheffield DocFest that explore the intersection between art, technology and documentary. The deadline is fast approaching to submit your project ⏰👇 https://lnkd.in/e9qpJxXj Do you have a VR piece that highlights new creative techniques and breaks the boundaries of traditional documentary practice? ⏰Apply by 28 Feb 2025, 16:00 GMT to take part. We encourage entries from emerging or established independent artists and collectives. Find out more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/e9qpJxXj
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📢 The XR Stories creative business residency programme is OPEN for applications! Aimed at freelancers, sole traders and small businesses working in extended reality technologies, the programme provides access to XR Stories’ specialist equipment and expertise. It provides an opportunity for creative businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber to step outside of their usual work environment, incubate new ideas and carry out productive research and development. Programme highlights include: ⭐ Up to five days in the XR Stories immersive R&D lab and use of all lab equipment. ⭐ Expert support from the XR Stories team including a creative technician and producer. ⭐ An opportunity to form new connections with XR Stories’ network of contacts in the creative industries ecosystem. ⭐ An opportunity to connect with University of York researchers/research projects in areas related to your work. . ⭐ Post-residency follow up support. ℹ️ Find out more and apply by Thursday 6 February 2025: https://bit.ly/4gXNQmD
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On 11 February 2025, join the Ida XR Studio for their first meet-up of the year in partnership with University of Nottingham's VIP Studio. Open to anyone who identifies as a woman, non-binary or trans, the event will bring together creative practitioners with funders and investors to explore what it means to be a professional in the rapidly evolving field of immersive tech. More information and tickets 👇
What does authentic professional development look like in immersive and emerging tech? Join us for our first event of the year on the 11th Feb, 2.30pm - 6pm, in Nottingham! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ebbweB26 In partnership with the University of Nottingham's VIP Studio led by Helen W. Kennedy we are redefining professionalism and discussing how to build an authentic and successful version of yourself in 2025. This event is open to anyone who identifies as a woman, non-binary or trans. 💡 The Event Focus: - How do we shape the future of creative tech by redefining success? - What does authentic professional development look like in our field? - How can funders and investors better align with diverse visions of innovation? Together, we’ll explore how to build a more inclusive and collaborative future for our industry. 👍 Why Attend? Engage in meaningful conversations, gain insights and connect with a supportive community of like-minded professionals. Whether you're new to immersive tech or an industry expert, your voice matters. This event includes an informal discussion and a meet-up. This event is kindly funded through the Create Growth N2 programme and Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network Asha Easton. 📫 Please repost to share this event with your network. 👣 Follow our very own Leah Kurta for insights on EDI, emerging tech and equitable design.
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On Tuesday 11 February 2025, we're partnering with York Creatives and York Photographers to host a talk by photographer, filmmaker and author, Sean Tucker. Taking place in the XR Stories office in The Guildhall, York from 6pm to 8pm, Sean's talk will cover highlights from his latest book, 'The Meaning in the Making', including how to maintain inspiration, how to discover your unique creative voice and how to deal with roadblocks like creative envy and perfectionism. Visit the York Photographers Eventbrite page to book your ticket: https://bit.ly/4aiTGfE
The Meaning in the Making - a Talk by Sean Tucker
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Only 20 tickets left for our first event of 2025 next week and it's a cracking line-up of investors, publishers and media sharing a forecast for the year and insights and opportunities for the games industry. There will be networking and a special expo too of new games and tech. And we have a very special limited edition free gift for attendees which is guaranteed to give everyone a much needed creative boost. https://lnkd.in/eBc3TQVE #gamedev #tech #indiegamedev #videogames Elaine Dowman, Pamina Bou, Jon Paterson, Callum Underwood, Christopher Dring, Andy Kelly, Federico Szalkowicz, iGGi - Intelligent Games & Game Intelligence, FactorTech, Uwu Biz, The Game Business, Devolver Digital, Barclays Games & Creative NextGen Skills Academy Meg Clarke Team17 Digital
Event update on 23rd January - Game Republic
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📢 Join us at University of the Arts London's (UAL) East Bank Campus on Wednesday 12 February 2025 to find out about opportunities for researchers, businesses and creatives working in virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) technologies. Experience UAL’s specialist XR research lab and hear from Professor Jane Harris, Director of the UAL Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute about the institutes’ ambitious plans for XR textiles and dress research. Hear an update from Professor Andrew Chitty, Chair of the CoSTAR (Convergent screen technologies and performance in realtime) network and find out about two cutting-edge research and development projects funded by XR Network+ that are using XR technologies to diversify and democratise access to fashion and culture. The session includes a networking lunch and a chance to explore some of the immersive experiences created by UAL MA Virtual Reality students. Find out more and book your ticket today at https://bit.ly/40t8jdb
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