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A brief history of the future of pervasive media

Fri 14 May 2010 14:00-15:00

Pervasive media, and the various forms of computing from which they are derived, stem from a tradition of anticipating future scenarios of technology use. Sam Kinsley's PhD research concerned the ways in which those involved in pervasive computing research development imaginatively envision future…

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The Sensory Environment of a Portrait

Fri 7 May 2010 14:00-15:00

Established in 2002, DRAW is an independent artist group with a passion for drawing and the drawing process. The mutual support of the four's individual practices fuels the varied approaches to drawing that is utilised as a critical/educative tool. During their lunchtime talk, DRAW invite discussion…

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Lunchtime Talk: Thought Den

Fri 30 Apr 2010 14:00-15:00

Thought Den graduated from the Studio in summer 2009 and have since then extended their impressive portfolio with projects for the BBC, Jack, Southern Comfort and many more. This is a great chance to catch up with Ben and Dan and find out what's happening at the Den in 2010. Thought Den are a…

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Lunchtime Talk: Hollie Dobson / Digital Seeds

Fri 23 Apr 2010 14:00-15:00

'Digital seeds' is a project born as a reaction to the feeling of being inundated with too much content online. Hollie's aim is to explore and implement more meaningful structures for the consumption of content. She is seeking to increase the feeling of shared intellect and create a greater…

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PM Studio Artist Introductions

Wed 21 Apr 2010 16:30-18:00

Join us in welcoming the exciting artists that will join us for our Artists Residencies, a scheme commissioned by Watershed to support projects at the juncture of art, pervasive technologies and culture. Running throughout April and May, the scheme will offer many opportunities for you to join the…

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Lunchtime Talk: The Digital Cultures Research Centre

Fri 16 Apr 2010 14:00-15:00

For this lunchtime talk, Professor Jonathan Dovey will be outlining the plans of the new AHRC Knowledge Transfer Fellowship at the Digital Cultures Research Centre based in the Pervasive Media Studio. There will also be an overview of other DCRC research projects that are already underway, as well…

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Lunchtime Talk: Tim Tarrent

Fri 9 Apr 2010 14:00-15:00

iFeatures is a digital film initiative set up by South West Screen and BBC Films to nurture cinematic talent. They have just announced the 12 feature film projects/teams that will move into the initial stage of development, with the aim of making one of three features films in Bristol this…

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Light Graffiti Workshops at Watershed

Fri 26 - Sat 27 Mar 2010

Watershed, Visual Artist Tine Bech and UWE's Digital Cultures Research Centre invite you to participate in a free workshop that will use light graffiti, to playfully explore the spaces in and around the Watershed building. Watershed are working with Tine towards the installation of an interactive…

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Twitter Debate: The Internet of Things

Fri 26 Mar 2010 13:00-14:00

In early March the Digital Cultures Research Centre presented a talk by media theorist Rob van Kranenburg that examined the potential impact of The Internet of Things on our cities and wider societies. Rob talked of a future (which has begun) where everything is digitally connected from yogurt pots…

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Light Graffiti Workshops at Watershed

Mon 22 Mar 2010 13:30

Draw with light inside and outside - …make colourful light graffiti in space. Watershed, Visual Artist Tine Bech and UWE's Digital Cultures Research Centre invite you to participate in a free workshop that will use light graffiti, to playfully explore the spaces in and around the Watershed…