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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

1/2 A week ago we launched our new report — Joining the Dots - Connecting the UK’s immersive production facilities with the arts and culture sector. 🥳 Find out more and read the report here: immersivearts.uk/resources/joining-the-dots

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Joining the Dots - Immersive Arts

A brand new funding and support programme for UK-based artists, designed to help them develop their art by using immersive technologies. Apply now.

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We have some big and exciting news! 📣 We've secured over £8.5m to continue supporting UK artists working with immersive technologies until 2030. Further details, including funding opportunities, will be shared in the New Year. Read the announcement: immersivearts.uk/news/8-5m-second-phase-funding/

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Who’s joining us in Llandudno this September? 🥳 From Wed 9- Fri 11 Sept The Big Thing is bringing more than 70 workshops, performances and networking events to North Wales, all inspired by this year's theme, Play's the Thing. immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Join us at The Big Thing! 🥳 Wed 9 - Fri 11 Sept 2026 Following an incredible inaugural edition in Bradford last year, we are excited to announce that The Big Thing returns in September in Llandudno, Wales. Early-bird tickets are now on sale: www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We’re excited to announce the second round of funded artists! 142 projects across the UK have been awarded over £2M to Explore, Experiment, & Expand their use of immersive tech - from VR and spatial audio to AI and connected textiles. Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/140-uk-projects-receive-2m

A person wearing headphones sits cross-legged in a dark room with vibrant red lighting. Surrounding screens display intense video game fire scenes. The mood is immersive and intense.

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Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Sharing my ‘Best of the Quest’ recommendations for anyone with access to a Meta Quest headset, and an interest in story and arts-led content. veritymcintosh.medium.com/best-of-the-...

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Best of the Quest 2026

A few years ago I made a wee listicle of my favourite, narrative-driven immersive experiences on the Meta Quest store. I would still highly…

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Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Looking forward to this conversation with British Council. They will introduce the 'Arts and Technologies in China: Connecting Futures' report and Tom Millen and I from @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social will share learning from a recent trip to Beijing and Shanghai. www.eventbrite.com/e/online-rep...

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Online Report Launch - 'Arts & Technologies in China - Connecting Futures'

Join us online for the launch of 'Arts and Technologies in China: Connecting Futures'

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Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Exhilarating start to the STS Conference in Zurich. I got lost several times trying to find registration, the panel sessions and lunch (not uncommon for me) which was a wee bit stressful but, it is a pretty impressive place to get lost in #STSCH2025

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Vote now on SXSW Ideas, open until Sun 24 Aug 2025 🥳 Sensory storytelling – using XR to connect to the body Panellists - Deepa Mann-Kler – The Baby Factory is Closed - Clémentine Bedos – Breathscapes - Rowan James – Beat Blocks - Marcin Gawin – Hermaphrogenesis participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

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PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals

PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

We are pleased to announce that the next round of funding will go live in July and will be open for apps until the end of Sep 25. Awards will be announced in Jan 26, with funded projects starting in Feb 26. Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/updates-on-the-next-funding-round-opening-july-2025

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

We're pleased to share our learnings from our first funding call. We’ve learnt a huge amount through the process and we hope the collective feedback will support applicants to make stronger applications. www.immersivearts.uk/news/first-round-commentary-annoucement

It's a sunny day in Castle Park, Bristol and a white-shaped splat Immersive Arts character is skating over a bridge on the river.

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UWE Bristol @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

University-led, nationwide programme @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social launch their first major event, bringing together the country's immersive arts community. The Big Thing will unite artists, producers, technologists, and researchers to explore the future of immersive arts.

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The Big Thing, a landmark event for immersive artists in the UK, comes to Bradford | UWE Bristol

Immersive Arts will launch its first major event this June in Bradford, the UK’s City of Culture, to bring together the country’s immersive arts community.

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

We’re excited to share the full schedule for The Big Thing, our first annual event Mon 9 - Wed 11 June! 🥳 The 2025 edition of Immersive Arts’ The Big Thing is produced in partnership with @bradford2025.co.uk and @bdproducinghub.co.uk Read the full schedule: immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing/

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

We’re excited to announce the first round of funded artists! 83 projects across the UK have been awarded nearly £1.2M to Explore, Experiment with, & Expand their use of immersive tech. Read the full announcement: immersivearts.uk/news/over-80-uk-projects-receive-nearly-1-2m-in-first-funding-round

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Join us in Bradford, 9-11 June for our 1st annual event The Big Thing! Bringing together artists, creatives, researchers, and technologists from across the UK. Early bird tickets on sale until Fri 21 Apr 2025. www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing

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Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Sharing sketchy field notes from #SXSW this year, focussing on the amazing immersive works I managed to bag a slot for in the XR Experiences expo. veritymcintosh.medium.com/field-notes-...

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Field Notes: SXSW 2025

South by South West Festival (SXSW), Austin, Texas, 8–12 March 2025

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MIT Open Documentary Lab @opendoclab.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Join: Public talk with Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social & Catherine Allen @catherineallen.bsky.social: We’re All in This Together: Safety, Policy & the Translation of Human Rights into Multi-Person Virtual Environments 📅 Tue, Feb 25: 12-1:30PM ET 🔗 Join via Zoom on our website link below

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2/25/25 Verity McIntosh & Catherine Allen - MIT Open Documentary Lab

In conversation (online) with: Verity McIntosh & Catherine Allen Tuesday | December 10, 2024 | 12PM – 1:30PM ET We’re All in This Together: Safety, Policy and the Translation of...

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Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

This is going to sound like a set up for a joke/a grumble but I promise it's an actual question! What would be a good metaphor for a thing that is supposed to be the exciting start of something, but turns out to be the only thing. Looking for something other than 'dead end' or 'cul-de-sac'.

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Sharon Cox @sharoncox.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

This starter pack is the beginning of a collection of people who run major @ukri.org and civil service projects across the sciences and humanities- follow us and let me know if you want to join us! go.bsky.app/3HUp1di

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Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Great first day at the @ukri.org Research Leadership Symposium. Plenty of inspiring ideas and interesting conversations, including a lunchtime stroll around York in sub zero conditions with @martiskainen.bsky.social …and Paddington.

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Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

This weeks @thegargle.bsky.social and the review marmite jars by @jlukeroberts.bsky.social has left me mulling. What level of design innovation would we accept in our jars if it reduced the amount of food waste. How do we feel about peanut butter via toothpaste tube?

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Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Job opportunity! Research Fellow - Immersive Arts University of the West of England Grade G: £37,999 - £45,163 Full time, fixed-term post for two-years, also available part time as a job share Application deadline: 20 January 2025 ce0164li.webitrent.com/ce0164li_web...

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Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Shameless request for votes pls! sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/l...

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