Research
Through our resident research programmes, The Sheds connects organisations with leading researchers, industry partners and collaborative R&D opportunities. Explore three research communities working at the forefront of creative technology, digital innovation and games-based research.
MyWorld
MyWorld is a £30 million UKRI-funded programme that brings together 13 academic and industry partners to explore the future of creative technology. Its research spans the entire content lifecycle, from virtual production and immersive audio to audience experience, helping businesses access pre-market research, world-class facilities and skills development opportunities.
Bristol Digital Futures Institute (BDFI)
Bristol Digital Futures Institute (BDFI) is a community of University of Bristol academics and external partners working to shape more inclusive, sustainable and prosperous digital futures. Its research spans sociotechnical innovation, digital twins and immersive technologies, bringing together expertise from across disciplines to tackle real-world challenges with industry, government and communities.
Bristol Digital Game Lab
Bristol Digital Game Lab explores how games can create impact beyond entertainment. Its expertise spans public health, cultural heritage and public policy, using large-scale player studies and game-jam research methods to generate insights, support research and provide consultancy for academia, industry and the third sector.