Supporting Sound and Fury at Sheffield DocFest 2026
XR Stories has supported the team at creative studio Project 1961 to deliver six open R&D rehearsals for their hybrid...
Author: Sue Edmunds
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R&D funding roundup – June 2026
A roundup of recent funding opportunities for UK businesses, creative practitioners and researchers.
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New research explores creative wellbeing in York and North Yorkshire
Researchers at XR Stories are conducting a survey to explore how creative activities contribute to wellbeing and community life in...
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XR Stories hosts York and North Yorkshire Game Jam
On 5 and 6 June 2026, XR Stories partnered with the York Game Maker’s Guild to host the York and...
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XR Stories launches new Creative Innovation Sessions
XR Stories has welcomed RO Pictures, and artists Eva McQuade and Mahshid Alavi from York and Leeds to its first...
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XR Stories submits evidence to the Women in Tech Taskforce
A new report presents written evidence from XR Stories and XR Network+ submitted to the Women in Tech Taskforce. Established in...
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Creative R&D residencies open for applications
XR Stories has opened applications for its 2026 Creative R&D residency programme. The programme offers a unique opportunity for artists,...
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XR Stories researcher in residence develops first UK robotic system for virtual production
Steven Xiaotian Dai is using the XR Stories immersive R&D facility to support a project to develop a robotic system for virtual production.
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Designing more inclusive funding calls
A blog post summarising key findings from our research on designing inclusive funding calls including lessons learnt, limitations and next steps.
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R&D funding roundup – March 2026
Our regular roundup of recent funding opportunities for researchers, businesses and creative practitioners.
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XR Stories appoints new studio manager
XR Stories has welcomed Jamie Wright as Studio Manager for its immersive research and development lab. Formerly a freelance project...
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New evidence from XR Stories driving innovation and investment in York and North Yorkshire’s Creative Industries
On Friday 6 March 2026, XR Stories brought together key stakeholders from across the city of York and wider region...
