GameLab 2018
A science art collaboration with Salford University. Exploring the microbiome of the human gut and its significance to health, wellbeing and the critical medical challenges facing us.
The MicroBiHome
Thanks to all of our partners who exhibited at this event, which was the University of Salford flagship weekend within the Manchester Science Festival
Game Lab 2017
Documenting the technical installation of AquAIRium: an immersive dry aquarium that brings sight and sound of the ocean to life in an art-science installation co-created by Digital Artist Paul Miller, Prof.Andy Miah and the University of Salford for Manchester Science Festival 2017.
The AquAIRium 1.0
Created by European City of Science Artist in Residence, Di Mainstone, this installation was inspired by the phenomenon of synaesthesia; the crossover of the senses.
The artwork brings together sound, visuals, technology and sand, why not come along and experiment? Each Soundpit has its own personality, which will be your favourite?
Di collaborated with musicians Mandy Wigby and Howard Jacobs, working alongside creative technologist Paul Miller and gaming duo Wetgenes as well as neuroscientists from the University of Salford and Manchester, we have created a synaesthetic machine that allows visitors to touch and see sound as well as hear it.
Sensory
Sound Pit
This augmented reality play environment was imagined by artist Di Mainstone, the European City of Science artist in Residence. It premiered at our Salford Science Jam with the creative support of the Media City team.
Installation within the Manchester Science Festival, exploring the return of wildlife in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Curated by Professor Andy Miah Produced by: Dr Mike Wood / @DrMikeWood Professor Nick Beresford / @radioecology Professor Andy Miah / @andymiah Simon Campion / @SalfordVR Philip Grossman / @PGPimages Installation Director Mikhail Polshaw
Alienated
Life
This project created an immersive experience of life inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, drawing on research which went on to win the Times Higher Education Research Project of the Year in 2016.
During the Manchester Science Festival in 2014, the University of Salford hosted 'TRANSMISSION interactive' an audio visual, participatory installation created by Becs Andrews Company, a collaboration between art and science, exploring concepts of biological transmission of disease. On Saturday 25th October, the Schools of Environment and Life Sciences and Arts and Media worked together to produce this film.
Transmission
interactive
Working with Bex Andrews Company, Transmission Interactive was an interactive dance space exploring the concept of disease transmission, working with genetic scientists.
Science Jam
The Science Jam is our largest single programmatic event in the year, produced within Manchester Science Festival, for which we are the Principal Educational Partner. Here's some of what we've done over the years at Media City.
Part of the Manchester Science Festival
twenty sixteen
This year the Science Jam brought world leading artists Di Mainstone together with co-commissioned with with FACT. This year, every school within the university took part in our programme and the Science Jam brought over 30 external partners to our delivery. Here are some of the highlights...
Commissioned by the European City of Science, Manchester, installed by Media City Creative Technical Team, :University of Salford.
The University of Salford Art Collections team co-commissioned a version of this wonderful new piece by Ryoichi Kurokawa.
unfold is a major new commission by acclaimed Japanese artist Ryoichi Kurokawa, exploring the birth and evolution of stars in a groundbreaking immersive and tactile audiovisual installation. This unique sensory experience will be part of Kurokawa's first ever solo exhibition in the UK, premiering at FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) in Liverpool 11 March - 12 June 2016.
Part of Manchester Science Festival Film shot by Quays News Edited by Alicia Garcia Produced by University of Salford
twenty fifteen
Creating immersive experiences was a big part of our 2015 Jam, bringing people into the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone through a unique installation
Part of Manchester Science Festival and the Museum of Science and Industry Platform for Investigation Film shot by Quays News, Darren Langlands Edited by Alicia Garcia & Andy Miah Produced by University of Salford
Making BioSelfies with Dr Chloe James...
Part of Manchester Science Festival 2015 Film shot by Quays News Edited by Alicia Garcia Produced by University of Salford
Your Colour Perception, by Liz West...
I went round to film Liz West's installation which was part of the Manchester Science Festival 2015. A modified, shorter version of this clip was aired on That's Manchester TV on 29/10/2015.
Digital Switch, a look back at digital gaming...
Part of Manchester Science Festival Film shot by Quays News Edited by Alicia Garcia Produced by University of Salford
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twenty forteen
In 2014, we focused work around the idea of disease transmission, hosting a public debate, a unique installation, and a weekend of activity.
Transmission Interactive, by Bex Andrews Company
During the Manchester Science Festival in 2014, the University of Salford hosted 'TRANSMISSION interactive' an audio visual, participatory installation created by Becs Andrews Company, a collaboration between art and science, exploring concepts of biological transmission of disease. On Saturday 25th October, the Schools of Environment and Life Sciences and Arts and Media worked together to produce this film.
Public debate filmed with Google Glass
A public debate on behalf of the British Society for Parasitology, hosted by University of Salford, Manchester.