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Three new partners to join the StoryFutures Xperience programme in December
Three new partners to join the StoryFutures Xperience programme in December

StoryFutures , December 11th 2023

The StoryFutures Xperience programme will enter its 2nd distribution stage with VR screenings (December 2023 - March 2024), with three new partners to join the programme in December

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Royal Holloway, University of London, announced as the lead partner for the CoSTAR National Lab for R&D in Creative Technology
Royal Holloway, University of London, announced as the lead partner for the CoSTAR National Lab for R&D in Creative Technology

StoryFutures , November 22nd 2023

Royal Holloway, University of London, announced as lead partner for CoSTAR National Lab for R&D in Creative Technology

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StoryFutures at Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Surrey create new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Digital Media Inclusion
StoryFutures at Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Surrey create new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Digital Media Inclusion

StoryFutures , October 31st 2023

StoryFutures at Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Surrey create new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Digital Media Inclusion

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Exit Suit Opens Virtual Doors: R&D project gains global recognition at AWE
Exit Suit Opens Virtual Doors: R&D project gains global recognition at AWE

StoryFutures , October 4th 2023

The EXIT SUIT developed by Willie Warren, supported by a StoryFutures R&D On Demand grant, aims to be the world’s first commercially available full-body performance suit for use within VR environments.

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StoryFutures Announces the Winner of the Connect XR Programme
StoryFutures Announces the Winner of the Connect XR Programme

StoryFutures , September 8th 2023

StoryFutures Announces the Winner of the Connect XR Programme

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‘StoryFutures Xperience’ launches to bring immersive experiences to UK cinemas and arts venues with ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) programme
‘StoryFutures Xperience’ launches to bring immersive experiences to UK cinemas and arts venues with ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) programme

StoryFutures , July 17th 2023

StoryFutures is delighted to launch ‘StoryFutures Xperience', which will showcase VR experiences in leading independent cinemas and arts centres across the UK from Summer 2023 - Spring 2024. Venues including Chapter, Cardiff; Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre, Dundee; Queens Film Theatre, Belfast; Showroom, Sheffield and Depot, Lewes will receive specialist equipment and training from the StoryFutures team for audiences to enjoy a range of VR experiences, thanks to the support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.

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Connect XR: A Pathway for XR Health & Wellbeing Solutions from Development to Implementation
Connect XR: A Pathway for XR Health & Wellbeing Solutions from Development to Implementation

StoryFutures , June 15th 2023

StoryFutures and the Department of Health Studies Royal Holloway, University of London invite creative companies with experience of storytelling using immersive technologies in the health and wellbeing sector, to take part in a ground-breaking Research & Development (R&D) collaboration.

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Royal Holloway, University of London, announced as preferred bidder for national CoSTAR lab
Royal Holloway, University of London, announced as preferred bidder for national CoSTAR lab

StoryFutures , June 13th 2023

The government has today, 13 June, announced that Royal Holloway, University of London, is the preferred bidder for the national Convergent Screen Technologies and performance in Realtime (CoSTAR) lab. This was announced as part of the government’s Creative Industries Sector Vision to maximise the potential of the UK creative industries and grow the economy.

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StoryFutures Awards A Further Nine VR Projects Funding & National Showcasing Opportunities
StoryFutures Awards A Further Nine VR Projects Funding & National Showcasing Opportunities

StoryFutures , May 25th 2023

StoryFutures: The National Centre for Immersive Storytelling, is delighted to announce the nine winning projects selected from the second round of our VR R&D National Showcasing Programme call.

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Immersive Family Activities To Do This Easter 2023
Immersive Family Activities To Do This Easter 2023

StoryFutures , March 30th 2023

Easter

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