Publications
SIGN and XR Stories produce original research through its internal research team, as well as awarding funding to academics and commissioning projects. This page documents these outputs and is updated regularly. For more information, visit our research page.
Authors: Dr Jon Swords and Dr Anna Ozimek
Published: October 2020
The ‘Time Project Pilot’ collected data on the working hours of TV production professionals to highlight patterns of overworking in the industry. The report aims to understand which groups of people face the greatest burden of work in the TV industry.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Screen Industries
Author: Dr Anna Ozimek
Published: July 2020
This report explores the available statistical data, existing research and approaches to understanding issues of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the screen industries.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Screen Industries
Author: Dr Jon Swords
Published: June 2020
The first COVID-19 lockdown halted the majority of work in the screen industries. This report explores the immediate impacts and aims to provide recommendations to address future challenges.
Mapping the Scale and Scope of the Creative Industries in Yorkshire and the Humber
Authors: Dr Jon Swords and Dr Nathan Townsend
Published: Summer 2019
This report aims to understand the scale and scope of the creative industries and to begin to map the creative immersive sector in Yorkshire and the Humber.