Call for Expressions of Interest: Visiting Scholar 2027/28 – Mixed Reality Lab, UNNC, China
Are you a creative practice researcher working at the intersection of immersive media, emerging technologies, and experimental audiovisual arts?
The Mixed Reality Lab (MR Lab) at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is seeking expressions of interest from researchers interested in collaborating with us through the School of International Communications Visiting Scholars Programme 2027/28.
We are particularly interested in hearing from researchers working across:
- Immersive and extended reality (XR), spatial and interactive media
- Creative practice research methodologies
- AI and emerging technologies in creative practice
- Experimental filmmaking, audiovisual arts and expanded storytelling
- Interactive, participatory and experiential forms of artistic research
What are we hoping to develop?
We are looking for a visiting scholar who would be interested in working with MR Lab colleagues, postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and students to develop and deliver a collaborative creative practice research project during their residency.
The intention is to create an opportunity for shared artistic experimentation, critical inquiry and research development, bringing together different forms of expertise and experience.
We are especially interested in proposals that engage participants in the creative research process, generate practice-based outcomes and establish the foundations for longer-term research collaboration.
The specific project would be developed together, drawing on the visiting scholar’s research interests and those of the MR Lab community.
About the Visiting Scholars Programme
The School of International Communications is offering two competitively awarded Visiting Scholar positions for 2027/28.
- Residency: 2–3 months
- Semester 1: October–December 2027
- Semester 2: March–June 2028
- Support: transportation, accommodation and a research stipend
- Application deadline: 23 December 2026, 23:59 Beijing time
Applicants must hold a PhD and demonstrate relevant research expertise.
The official programme requires collaboration with IC academic staff on a research project aimed at producing a publication and/or grant application. Visiting scholars also deliver a student lecture and a University research presentation.
Interested?
If this sounds like an opportunity that aligns with your research and creative practice, I would be delighted to have an initial conversation about potential collaborations.
Please contact me directly to discuss your interests and possible project ideas before submitting a formal application.
Expressions of interest to the MR Lab are an opportunity to explore potential collaboration and do not constitute a separate application or guarantee selection. All candidates must apply through the University’s official competitive process.
Full programme details and application instructions:
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