‘The sea’s ancient role as the ultimate place of catharsis is prominent in many religious traditions. It makes terrestrial existence possible by keeping it “pure.” Historically, many cultures have revered the sea, and at the same time they have made …

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The researchers were interested in working together to develop and design a digital storytelling platform on the effects of the war on drugs in Latin America.

Building on the lessons from the Quipu Project (an …

While working together on another project at Pervasive Media Studio, Peter Bennett and James Wheale made a surprising discovery: that they could create an app that was controlled by making a wine glass sing.

This quickly developed into controlling the …

As we move through the city, it is not always clear whether the spaces through which we pass are public or private, but this issue impacts upon the daily lives of citizens. Public space is a rather inchoate concept and …

The vast diversity of languages is an astonishing and rich part of cultural heritage. Language differences are a significant barrier to cultural diffusion. The fact language can contain and discover meaning is one of the mysteries, and one of the …

Founded in 2011, the British paraorchestra – which at the time of this project had recently gained a home at in Bristol – became internationally known in 2012 when it performed as part of the Olympics closing ceremony. In 2013/14 …

“Technologies for blind children, carefully tailored through user-centered design approaches, can make a significant contribution to cognitive development of these children” (Sanchez, 2008)

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The project’s initial research questions to explore were within the scope of …

When living in captivity, all kinds of animals can thrive when engaging with cognitive challenges. Although the gorillas at Bristol Zoo had rich social lives, the team wanted to provide them with a stimulating and rewarding game that not only …

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This research sought to empower online consumers in responding individually and collectively to the climate breakdown and other environmental emergencies. The response used to play out …