News
News and updates from the XR Stories team.
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Accelerator programmes give screen industries a boost
In 2022, XR Stories ran an Immersive Digital Accelerator programme for underrepresented groups in the Yorkshire and Humber screen industries.
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XR Stories and SIGN support the creation of new digital stories for ITV’s Emmerdale
XR Stories and the Screen Industries Growth Network (SIGN) and have launched a new research and development (R&D) project, Extending...
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XR Stories at SXSW 2023
XR Stories is presenting new experiences and research at the annual South by South West (SXSW) conference taking place in Austin, Texas.
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XR Stories funds four new immersive R&D projects
XR Stories has awarded funding to four new R&D projects through the OpenXR 2 funding call.
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XR Stories leads new project to unlock the potential of virtual production for the digital economy
On 8 February 2023, an event took place to initiate proceedings for XR Network+ Virtual Production in the Digital Economy.
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A Future at Risk? Skills Gaps and Training Provision in the Screen Industries
SIGN Research Associate, Dr Bethan Jones, examines the skills shortages, gaps and training needs affecting the UK screen industries.
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XR Stories supports development of new prototype story experiences
XR Stories has awarded funding to businesses and individuals from the Leeds City region to develop storytelling skills and enrich their immersive projects.
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XR Stories brings new technology to action-figure animation
XR Stories is providing guidance, expertise and equipment to help action figure animator, Arfaan Amini, diversify his content.
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XR Stories funded company wins Broadcast Tech Innovation Award
Sheffield-based digital experience agency, Megaverse, has received an award for Technical Innovation (Entertainment or Sport) at the Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards 2022....
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The Future is Northern: Skills and Training Conference
XR Stories, in partnership with SIGN and funded by an AHRC Public Engagement grant announce announces a skills and training...
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XR Stories explores the future of broadcasting for young people
Three new XR Stories research projects are exploring what the future of public service broadcasting could be for young people.
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The Creative Industries and Climate Change – Reflecting on BEYOND 2022
Dr Jon Swords, reflects on Beyond 2022 and the role of the creative industries for a zero-carbon future.
