Dear Colleague,

Welcome to the summer newsletter from XR Stories and XR Network+ at the University of York. In this condensed edition, watch the highlights from our XR Accelerator programme, register for the New Creative Technologies event and read our industry briefing on environmental sustainability in film and TV.

Developing XR entrepreneurs

As part of our XR Network+ project activities, we partnered with CodeBase to deliver an XR accelerator for people working in extended reality and virtual production tech at UK universities. Watch our short video to find out about the programme and the experiences of those who took part.

Film and TV industry briefing 

Recent initiatives such as albert's Screen New Deal report have acknowledged the need for increased sustainability in film and TV. A new industry briefing from XR Stories highlights how circular economy practices could embed environmental sustainability at all stages of the film and TV supply chain.

New creative technologies

On 19 September 2024, join XR Stories, Game Republic and the Barclays Games and Creative team at Kommune in Sheffield at the New Creative Technologies event. Designed for people working in game development, film and TV production the event includes talks, panels, a technology showcase, and networking/gameplaying. 

XR Spotlight

We talk to Judi Alston and Andy Campbell, the people behind One to One Development Trust and Dreaming Methods about their journey in writing, producing, filmmaking and storytelling over the last 36 years. Judi and Andy share their insights about creating immersive experiences to move, to inspire, and to smash prejudices.

R&D funding roundup

Our latest research and development roundup captures recent opportunities for funding including support for start-ups and SMEs that have an innovative, game changing product or service, and fellowships for those looking to return to a research career after a break of two or more years for family, health or caring reasons. 

The future of fashion

On 18 September 2024, hear about two research and development collaborations led by University of the Arts London that are using extended reality technologies to diversify and democratise access to culture and fashion. Both projects received funding from round one of XR Network+ Prototyping, Impact and Acceleration grants. 

If you've got an update you'd like us to share, please email the team at enquiries@xrstories.co.uk.