In this blog, Dr. Liz Roberts introduces her cross-cutting fellowship project which looks at alternative ways of doing business and the economy and what lessons we can learn to help make the South West creative sectors more fair, sustainable and values-led.
Trailblazer recipient, Joanna Órla Bligh, shares their process and inspiration from developing the Trans and Non-Binary Creatives Meet Up at the Watershed. In this article they also discuss the ecology needed for the future and how we can lead from a grassroots level.
New Scholar Paris Selinas reflects on their PhD progress, looking at how creativity has positively impacted their work. They share reflections on how including multiple communities throughout their PhD has allowed for greater harmony in their academic process.
Sleepdogs are directed by Tanuja Amarasuriya and writer/composer Tim X Atack. They collaborate across screen, theatre, audio, and XR. In this article they reflect on the progress made through the Trailblazer fund, furthering the development of Sleepdog’s sci-fi VR storytelling.
Stephen Hilton is a fellow at Bristol + Bath Creative R+D, looking at the future of Bath and researching future opportunities for the creative technology industry in the city. In this article, Stephen looks at the possibility of a Digital Twin for Bath. What that would mean for the city and how Digital Twinning could take form.
Creative Producer for Rising Arts Agency and co-leader of BE IT, Will Taylor shares their learnings and critiques of traditional R&D practise, proposing a new framework that allows for greater inclusivity. This piece of writing was inspired by a collaboration between Ambient Lit and Rising Arts Agency.
