This is a chance to tell a couple of stories - one looking back at the kinds of transformations that REACT made; the other looking forward to the new opportunities for co-working between academics, artists, creative technologists and communities that comes with the creation of the Brigstow Institute at the University of Bristol.

In this lunchtime talk, Tim Cole, one-third of Mayfly (with Stand + Stare) and director of the new Brigstow Institute will look back and forward. Brigstow - literally 'the place of the bridge' in Old English - is a place that seeks to bridge disciplines and academics and the creative industries, local government and community partners by sponsoring experiments in co-making. Tim will introduce some of the research themes and underlying values of Brigstow as well as the new set of funding opportunities.

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around just before the talk. Send an email to admin@pmstudio.co.uk to book your place on a tour.