Image of Sentiment
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Lunchtime Talk: Sentiment

Fri 16 Oct 2015 14:00-15:00

Sentiment can be described as an intrinsically multi-modal experience, comprising rich dynamic audio from multiple speakers with related biodata delivered through a wearable haptic interface. During this Lunchtime Talk, Diane will be discussing the different stages of Sentiment. Who are the original…

Crane Dance Bristol by Laura Kriefman. Image: Cranes by Michael Lewis
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Crane Dance Bristol by Laura Kriefman

Sat 3 Oct 2015 21:00-21:40

See three of Bristol's iconic cranes outside M Shed come to life in a one-off spectacular performance. This stunning collaboration blends lights, live music from RSVP Bhangra band, row boats, choirs and choreographed synchronised cranes in a 40 minute show that takes place on the water next to…

Cuisine+Colour
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Cuisine+Colour Exhibition

Wed 30 Sep - Thu 1 Oct 2015

Over the past few months, Cuisine+Colour has served to pioneer an original and creative way of relishing food, where colour is delicious and cuisine is to dye for.

Planetarium Show: Flavour and the Mind
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Planetarium Show: Flavour and the Mind

Fri 25 Sep 2015 20:00-21:00

Flavour is the most multi-sensory experience we have as a species. Our bodies process a huge amount of sensory data, from auditory to colour, texture to temperature, to create a 'global' impression of flavour in the mind. Join resident James Wheale of Understory, as he explores what this really…

Open Bionics prosthetic hand
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Showcase: Pervasive Media Studio Summer Residencies

Tue 22 Sep 2015 19:00-21:00

From sonic seashells to personalised prosthetics, it has been a busy summer in the Pervasive Media Studio. Join us for this unique opportunity to meet with five of our newest residents, all of whom have been undertaking intensive research and development programmes with us over the past few months…

Lunchtime Talk

A Chorus of Bollocks: The Music of What People Really Think

Fri 18 Sep 2015 14:00-15:00

Choral composer and performance maker Jenny Bell has recently become a Studio resident. During this lunchtime talk, she will tell you a bit about her current compositional R&D, which is focused on political and social inclusion. Jenny started with the question: if the country were a choir, what…

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Lunchtime Talk: PowerStream – Mobile Power as a Sharable Commodity

Fri 11 Sep 2015 14:00-15:00

Many of us have experienced the frustration of running out of battery power on a mobile phone or tablet when on-the-go. What if you could transfer battery power between your mobile devices simply by bringing them together? What if you could give your battery power to a friend in need? Or ask a…