Launch of the UAL XR Research Lab in Textiles and Dress

On Wednesday 9 July 2025 from 17:30, join UAL FTTI (UAL Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute) to the launch of the UAL XR Research Lab in Textiles and Dress, a specialist facility, awarded funding by the AHRC Creative Research Capability programme (CResCa) as part of the UKRI’s investment in World Class Laboratories.

The event will include contributions from Prof. Karen Stanton, Vice Chancellor UAL, Prof. Trevor Keeble, Pro Vice Chancellor Research Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise UAL, Prof. Jane Harris, Director Research & Innovation (East Bank), Director, UAL Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute, and Prof. Christopher Smith, Executive Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

XR Lab Demo:

To join an XR lab tour, please select this as an ‘Add On’ when completing your ticket order.

Transport:

Venue: UAL’s East Bank Campus, at 105 Carpenters Road, E20 2AR.

The building is approximately 15 minutes’ walk from Stratford railway station, which is on the Central Line, Elizabeth Line, Jubilee Line, London Overground, DLR, National Rail and TFL bus links.

Pay and display car parks are located at Westfield Stratford, Roundhouse Ln, London E15 2DU.

Access:

Access to the building is via the main entrance. Walking from Stratford Station, follow signs to the Olympic Park, over the bridge facing the Olympic Stadium, turn right at Sadler’s Wells East building, and along to the UAL East Bank building.

The building is wheelchair accessible via the main entrance, from Stratford Station.

Enquiries and dietary requirements:

Please email ZnR0aSB8IGFydHMgISBhYyAhIHVr if you have any access enquiries, and to advise of dietary requirements or allergies.

XR Lab Tours

The XR lab tour tickets have all now sold out, however please select the XR Lab Tour Waiting List Add On when registering for the event. We will try to accommodate as many visits as possible on the day.

Info: Please note if you are booked on one of the lab demos from 17.00 - please arrive 5 minutes before the demo starts.

Info: Professor Karen Stanton, UAL Vice Chancellor, Professor Trevor Keeble, UAL PVC Research and Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise, Professor Jane Harris, Director Research & Innovation (East Bank), Director UAL Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute and Professor Christopher Smith, Executive Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

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