University hosts international conference on 360° technology

Time around Space is being hosted by the University’s ICCI (Innovation for the Creative and Cultural Industries), already recognised as a pioneer in the research and application of 360° technology, and the Faculty of Arts. With more than 20 international speakers, the conference will address both the current uses of the technology, and how it might be developed in years to come. Martin Woolner, ICCI Director, said: “ICCI is characterised by its collaborative, interdisciplinary and emergent practice, operating at the interface between the academic activities of the University and the creative and cultural sectors. Our knowledge and technology exchange and innovative practice is disseminated through a range of outputs providing significant impacts for regional, national and international audiences. In 2012, the University’s ICCI360 arena hosted a multimedia and performance festival as part of the Cultural Olympiad in Weymouth. Over six weeks, it was used for a range of innovative and interactive projects, attracting more than 26,000 visitors. The Time around Space conference aims to build on that success and is taking place over three days from June 21, and will feature speakers based in Plymouth, the UK and across Europe.