For researchers
XR Stories helps researchers at the University of York to accelerate their research outputs and connect to industry and other audiences.
To date, we’ve helped to deliver more than 70 research projects and embedded multiple masters and PhD projects with industry partners.
We bring new perspectives to the development and use of XR and creative technologies within aligned research projects and provide state-of-the-art infrastructure for researchers to experiment and explore.
R&D residencies for University of York researchers and technicians
The XR Stories research and development (R&D) residency programme for University of York researchers and technicians provides access to specialist infrastructure, equipment and support to enhance existing research and technical activities.
The programme provides an opportunity for research and technical staff at the University of York to conduct self-directed research or professional technical development on a project of their choice to explore advanced extended reality (XR) solutions in the XR Stories’ immersive R&D lab and office space.
Applications for R&D residencies for University of York researchers and technicians are open until 5pm on Friday 21 March 2025. Visit the programme web page to find out more and apply.
R&D expertise and facilities support
The XR Stories team provides advice, expertise and facilities to help accelerate existing research projects and connect to industry and other audiences.
The XR Stories lab is designed as a place of creative experimentation and collaboration. We have a range of cutting-edge technologies to support your ideas including cinema quality cameras, an optical motion tracking system, 3D scanning equipment, and flexible immersive audio provision centered around our LED wall and virtual production test stage.
To enquire about our support services, please complete the XR Stories enquiries form.
Talks and events
XR Stories’ talks and events provide insights into the creative industries, academic research and the application of immersive technologies. Visit our events page for information about upcoming events.
XR Network+
XR Network+ Virtual Production in the Digital Economy provides funding and support to researchers working in virtual production and future convergent media technologies. Led by The University of York, XR Network+ is conducted in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, University of the Arts London, Cardiff University and Ulster University. Through our networks of partners, we will establish the UK’s digital economy research agenda for content creation and consumption in virtual production and related technologies, supporting growth, and facilitating collaboration between academia and industry on a national stage.
Visit the XR Network+ website to find out more about the project.