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M37 Creative Director - Pravin Pillay appointed Community Fellow of the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research (DI) at York University

Pravin Pillay receives appointment to develop M37 and his aligned creative projects focussing on Planetary Health and Global Fore-sighting as a Community Fellow.

As a Community Fellow Pravin will be focussing on the following projects:

  • Immersive Technology and Bioregional Knowledge Integration
    Project: "Bridging Worlds: Immersive Technology and Bioregional Knowledge for Planetary Health", exploring how immersive technology can integrate traditional bioregional knowledge with scientific understanding to create emergent worldviews.

  • Empathy-Driven Cognitive Shifts through Immersive Media
    Project: "Empathy in Action: Transformative Immersive Experiences for Global Foresighting": developing immersive media experiences that spark profound insights and empathic shifts in hearts and minds, fostering adaptive cultural responses to global ecological challenges.

  • Dynamic Dialogues and Adaptive Relationships
    Seminar Topic: "Adaptive Cultures: Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Modern Insights for Planetary Health": integrating traditional bioregional knowledge with contemporary scientific and technological insights.

  • Community Engagement and Global Network Development
    Project: "Global XR Network for Planetary Health": establish a global network of XR studios and research labs, offering internships, skill development opportunities, and nurturing local ecosystems through educational partnerships.

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Creator Jam Test Night and Immersive Experience

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October 3

Creative City Summit 2024 - Catalysts of Change: Innovating Emerging Immersive Media for Ecological and Social Engagement - Immersive Keynote Experience