Pervasive Media Studio News 2009 Entries

Clare Reddington finalist for UK Young Interactive Entrepreneur 2009

Genevieve — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:46:32 +0000

Pervasive Media Studio Director, Clare Reddington has made it to the finals for the prestigious new award from the British Council; UK's Young Interactive Entrepreneur 2009.

The environmental footprint of digital media

Shirin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:14:28 +0000

The language of ‘immaterial’, ‘weightless’ and ‘virtual’ digital media inflects discussions from business models to aesthetics, cultural analysis to democratic politics. But digital media are none of these things.

AntiVJ - Artists' Showcase and Discussion now online

Shirin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:11:43 +0000

On Thursday 10th September, Studio residents AntiVJ showcased their recent projects, plus a conversation presentation between AntiVJ member Joanie Lemercier; Watershed’s Head of Programme, Mark Cosgrove; and HP Lab's Phil Stenton.

Goldsmiths' Knowledge Futures conference

Shirin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:42:17 +0000

In October Pervasive Media Studio Director Clare Reddington chaired an event at Goldsmiths' Knowledge futures conference.

The conference addresses how institutional frameworks create and participate in the conditions for soft knowledge transfer and supportive environments in which people and their practices, knowledge’s and values can be shared and disseminated.

Igfest Featured in Wired's Culture Section

Shirin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:37:48 +0000

Wired.co.uk published a great article on igest 2009, the interesting gaming festival that had 1000 players racing through Bristol, chasing moose with their mobile phones, joining a 100-player game of Snakes and Ladders and painting the town – and each other – red.

Ambience on Bristol Festival

Shirin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:41:10 +0000

Bristol Festival, a volunteer built celebration of Bristol culture, inspiring passion and creativity, took place from the 18th to the 20th of Septem

igfest 2009 - The Aftermath

Shirin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:14:10 +0000

Behind us lies a fantastic weekend of hunting moose, being chased by zombies, searching for treasures and bathing in the city's fountains. Igfest 2009 was a great success with the sunniest weekend anybody could have hoped for, all games being booked up, some great national and international press coverage and - above all - a wonderful crowd of players, volunteers and co-operators. The city truly was our playground.

The City is Ours!

Shirin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:59:00 +0000

igfest 2009 kicks off. Get ready for a sunny, thrilling, scary, silly weekend of street games!

Play Me I'm Yours

Shirin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:53:20 +0000

Luke Jerram's global installation arrives in Bristol.

Jon Jordan from pocketgamer catches up with Mobile Pie

Shirin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:54:40 +0000

Former residents Mobile Pie have come a long way since their first game Tap ‘n’ Slide!.