CoSTAR Live Lab: First Encounter Sessions

CoSTAR Live Lab is a brand new R&D facility based at Production Park near Wakefield. Live Lab is part of the £75m government-funded CoSTAR Network, and supports innovation in immersive, multisensory and interactive technologies to transform audience experience, shaping next-generation live experiences for screen, stage and into the metaverse.

We invite you to join us for a first encounter session at CoSTAR Live Lab. At this session you will be able to find out more about who we are, what we aim to do, the facilities and expertise that we have and, crucially, how they might benefit you and your organisation. At the session, there will be:

• A brief introductory talk about CoSTAR Live Lab and opportunities to engage with us
• Two short workshops in which you’ll be able to see our facilities and meet our experts
• An opportunity to network and discuss ideas with our staff and leadership team

Currently planned sessions will take place in-person from 10:30-14:30 on the following date(s) at our Production Park home:

• Thursday 31st July 2025

If you would like to reserve your free place at one of these sessions, please select your preferred date and book a ticket using the link on the right of this page.

Your access needs

After you have signed up for the event, we will give you the choice to complete a brief access rider form, which will help us to ensure that our event is planned to accommodate your needs. If you would like to attend, but are unable due to the proposed time, or for any other reason, we would really like to hear from you (costarlivelab-admin@york.ac.uk). Your feedback will enable us to learn about how we can make future events and activities as accessible as possible to everyone who is interested.

Access bursaries

We are committed to making our events accessible for freelancers and others developing skills to join our industry, especially those from working-class or diverse backgrounds.

To help with travel costs, we are offering a limited number of bursaries (up to £50 each) for this event. If this support would enable you to attend, for example, if you are freelance, not currently working, or would need to take unpaid leave, you are welcome to apply.

Please complete this form at least 3 working days before the event you plan to attend:

https://forms.gle/MfjN8Ban1Hm4PgwD6 

Bursaries are usually reimbursed after the event, but if you cannot cover costs upfront, please email us at costarlivelab-admin@york.ac.uk and we will do our best to help. When applying, please include a brief outline of your expected expenses so we can confirm they meet University of York travel policy (e.g. standard class public transport).

We will reply within two working days to confirm. Please wait for confirmation before booking any travel. Your information will be processed under the University of York’s Privacy Policy:

https://www.york.ac.uk/records-management/dp/your-info/generalprivacynotice/

How to get to the event:

Detailed travel instructions will be provided in your confirmation email. You can also find information on how to travel to Production Park by car and public transport at the following link:

https://a.storyblok.com/f/226794/x/de32f604e6/production_park_site_map.pdf

When you arrive at Production Park, please report to the main reception.