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School of Arts and Creative Technologies
Inspiring the artists, practitioners and creative industry leaders of tomorrow.
Research and practice
Groundbreaking research and practice to enhance culture, society and the arts in the UK and throughout the world.
Our multidisciplinary school opens up new and exciting fields in research between performance, creativity and technology.
External engagement
Working with communities, heritage and commercial organisations for the public good.
Our engagement activities include weekly concerts, industry masterclasses with renowned artists and practitioners, as well as support for commercial feature films, TV projects and games.
Where creativity meets innovation
The School of Arts and Creative Technologies aims to lead nationally and internationally in teaching, research and external engagement across a wide range of artistic and technological domains.
Our approach to music, theatre, film, television, games, and immersive-interactive experiences blends theory with practice, academic excellence with vocational relevance, and creativity with technological innovation.
It’s where inspired storytelling, innovative creative practices and cutting-edge technologies converge.
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News
News
We’re thrilled to celebrate a new publication by #ACT academics Federico Pendenza, Marianna Cortesi, and Elizabeth Haddon in the journal Music and Arts in Action!
News
To celebrate The Art of Directing: Making Magic in Film and Television by Tim Leandro, a stellar panel of film and TV creatives shared behind-the-scenes insights and career moments — giving students a rare glimpse into the magic of directing for screen.
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Daniel Hogan has made it to the finals of the competition which will take place in December 2025.
Events
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Join us for an exclusive conversation with Andrew Dearnley, a seasoned post-production professional with over 20 years experience working on some of the largest film and television productions around.
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This week, ACT Film Club presents - Polyester (1981) Dir. John Waters, 1981, USA, 1 hr & 26 mins Cast: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey
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In this talk, Zheyuan will share insights from his design and research practice, which integrates design thinking, design processes, and practical skills.
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The 24 – conducted by the renowned British choral director Robert Hollingworth – collaborates with rising stars of the vocal world The Lyons Mouth, on music from the Renaissance to the present day.
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On the eve of the prestigious Brass in Concert Championship in Gateshead, Shepherd Brass Band teams up with the internationally renowned Cory Band for a tantalising mix of music, including Cory Band’s Brass-in-Concert programme.
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To coincide with this autumn’s Railway 200 celebrations, three musicians working across a range of genres explore the sonic possibilities of the railways and York’s status as a key railway city, past and present.
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Following a string of sold-out concerts, University Symphony Orchestra returns to perform César Franck’s Symphony in D minor – the Belgian composer’s best-known orchestral work – alongside Sibelius’ ever-popular Karelia Suite.
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