A virtual Ariana Grande hosts a concert for attendees in Fortnite.
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Lunchtime Talk: Queering the Metaverse

Fri 24 Feb 2023 13:00-14:00

In this talk, Dr. Jacqueline Ristola examines what tech and media giants envision as the next form of digital media distribution and the internet itself: the metaverse.

An AI made image of a Black woman adorned in a celestial, magical aura.
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Lunchtime Talk: AI - The Good, The Bad and The Edge

Fri 10 Feb 2023 13:00-14:00

AI is is rapidly advancing and has the potential to change our world in profound ways. However, like all new technologies, it has its benefits and its challenges. In this talk, PMS Resident Vince Baidoo explores both.

Two people are in the forefront of the image, sat around a table having a conversation. Another two people are in the background of the image, also sat around a table having a discussion.
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Make Shift

Tue 7 Feb 2023 17:30-20:00

A space for 18-30 year old creatives to come together every month! Join us in February to hear about an exciting new paid residency opportunity especially for 18-30 year old creatives at Watershed.

A blue line & light illustration of the Royal shakespeare Theatre, reflected in the river Avon
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Lunchtime Talk: Ushering in the Metaverse

Fri 27 Jan 2023 13:00-14:00

Immersive technologies enable realtime, interactive possibilities for theatre. As the performing arts sector develops confidence sharing our work online, we need to develop new approaches for hosting our audiences.

Research students gather in front of their project wall at the PHD research event.
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Lunchtime Talk: Stirring Up New Ideas: Unreliable Mapmaking

Fri 20 Jan 2023 13:00-14:00

In this talk, designer, educator and researcher Harriet Hand shares her research project Stirring Up New Ideas, which explores mapmaking as a tool for making sense of ourselves in relation to the complexity of our everyday.

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Digital Literacies in Brazil

Fri 9 Dec 2022 13:00-14:00

Brazil has long been at the forefront of developing cultural strategies that support digital inclusion. Join us to hear about the development of digital literacies as a route to reducing social inequalities

Three people are in the forefront of the image, sat around a table having a conversation. Another two people are in the background of the image, also sat around a table having a discussion.
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Make Shift

Tue 6 Dec 2022 17:30-20:00

A space for 18-30 year old creatives to come together! As part of December's Make Shift, we will be joined by Tangle, a creative studio and small business who specialise in extended reality.