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Workshop: AI & The Future of Animation
15 July 2026A day of discussion, demos and debate exploring AI and ownership, production for businesses working in the animation industry. Facilitated by former Aardman Exec Dan Efergan, the workshop will feature talks from industry experts and CoSTAR's R&D practitioners.
Inside the Machine: AI, Motion Capture and the Future of Screen Production
On 27 May 2026, the CoSTAR Screen Lab at Studio Ulster brought together creative professionals from across Northern Ireland's film, TV, animation and VFX sectors for a hands-on exploration of what AI could mean for their work.
Posted: 29 May 2026
CoSTAR Live Lab Presents a Networked Musical Performance with Marnie Glum
What does the future of live music look like? Explore our latest landmark tech trial featuring real-time motion capture and networked audio, and find out how you could secure £50k to fund your own intelligent venue prototype.
Posted: 28 May 2026
CoSTAR National Lab selects Creative Technology as its technology supplier
The CoSTAR National Lab has partnered with Creative Technology as its main studio technology supplier, responsible for delivering the audio-visual and technical systems for its flagship R&D Lab at Pinewood Studios.
Posted: 21 May 2026
Researchers at CoSTAR Realtime Lab showcase new frontiers in creative technology
Innovators from the Tay Cities Region who are revolutionising creative technologies from computer games to virtual reality (VR) will be backed by up to £20 million from the UK Government – turbocharging the potential of local innovators.
Posted: 17 May 2026
CoSTAR National Lab launches Multisensory Workshops for Creatives
National Lab's Inclusive User Futures team are inviting creatives to explore the future of multisensory experience at one of their workshops taking place across the UK this summer.
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CoSTAR Live Lab | Access All Areas: Virtual Production Special | Ft. Jack Dartford
08 June 2026Join us for an Access All Areas event on Monday 8 June from 10:30 to 14:30 at Production Park in Wakefield. This will be a comprehensive introduction to CoSTAR Live Lab's team, facilities and expertise, as well as an exciting talk from virtual production expert, Jack Darford.
CoSTAR launches “AI for Creativity” initiative
CoSTAR Network has launched an initiative aimed at accelerating the use of AI across the UK’s creative industries, while safeguarding authorship and intellectual property.
Posted: 05 May 2026
CoSTAR National Lab: Advanced Production Call Company Announcement
Meet the four companies selected to take part in CoSTAR National Lab's Advanced Production Technology call exploring efficiencies within a forward thinking, converged production process for screen audiences.
Posted: 29 April 2026
Tracking adoption of generative AI in the creative industries
Through a unique collection of case studies, the CoSTAR Foresight Lab is tracking adoption of AI technologies and building a knowledge base to help creatives, industry leaders and policy makers stay up to date with emerging use cases, new possibilities and evolving practice.
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CoSTAR Live Lab Presents: Dr Mike Richardson | Interpersonal Physiological Synchrony of Audiences | 20 May 2026
20 May 2026We are excited to welcome Dr Mike Richardson for an inspiring talk as part of our CoSTAR Live Lab Presents series. Mike will cover research from lab and field investigations on interpersonal physiological synchrony of audiences. The event will take place on Wednesday 20 May from 13:00 to 14:30 at Production Park in Wakefield.
Webinar: Creative Work in the Age of AI: Tools, Practice and the Road Ahead
23 June 2026Join together with industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to actively to explore speculative foresight scenarios and define a set of preferred, resilient futures for the AI sector.
