Residuum International Conference 2025
The ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ (UWTSD) is hosting the Residuum International Conference 2025, a groundbreaking event bringing together scholars, artists, and design practitioners from the UK and China. Taking place from May 12 to May 16 at the Fforwm Building at our Swansea Waterfront campus, this bilingual conference (English & Mandarin) will serve as a dynamic platform for innovative discourse and creative collaboration in art and design.
Residuum 2025 is a future-focused event that challenges traditional conference formats. Through its boundary-pushing approach, it not only explores the future of art and design but embodies it—integrating immersive technology and digital innovation to redefine the experience of academic dialogue.
A Future-Focused Conference with Immersive Engagement
The conference is being developed in collaboration with the University’s Digital Experience & Engagement (DE&E) team, a key department at UWTSD that is supporting the event in achieving its forward-thinking vision. Attendees can expect an immersive environment for live presentations, transforming traditional conference formats and bringing a fresh dimension to knowledge exchange. Talks will be streamed online, with live sessions broadcast directly from the university’s state-of-the-art immersive room, offering an engaging and interactive experience for both in-person and remote participants.
Residuum 2025 is organised by the Professional Doctorate in Art & Design and MA Art & Design programmes at UWTSD, with a focus on fostering meaningful dialogue, challenging conventional paradigms, and exploring cutting-edge advancements in the field.
The conference will feature a diverse line-up of thought-provoking themes, including:
- Nostalgia: Lost Past or Lost Future
- Immersive Imaginations
- AI: Revolution and Future Perspectives
- Understanding Heritage as a Symbol of the Future
- Communications in a Contemporary World
- Innovative Methodologies
- Defining Your Practice as Leading Change
- The Future of Chinese Creative Industries
We invite artists, designers, academics, and creative industry professionals to take part in this transformative event.
Kylie Boon, Programme Manager of the Professional Doctorate in Art & Design and MA Art & Design said: “Residuum represents a bold step forward in redefining how we engage with art, design, and creative research. By integrating immersive technology and fostering cross-cultural dialogues, we aim to push boundaries and inspire innovative practices that will shape the future of art and design.â€
Glyn Jenkins, DE&E Manager, said: “We are excited to collaborate to bring this pioneering event to life using our immersive room. This initiative is a testament to how cutting-edge technology can transform academic conferences, providing new ways to showcase work and rethink traditional presentation formats.â€
Timi O’Neill Deputy Dean, Lanzhou University, Wales College said: “The Residuum Conference provides an invaluable platform for both nations to explore new creative frontiers together. This collaboration will not only enrich our practices but also open new avenues for growth and international success.â€
Join Us at Residuum 2025
Whether attending in person or online, participants can expect a thought-provoking, inspiring, and innovative experience.
Further Information
Rebecca Davies
Executive Press and Media Relations Officer
Corporate Communications and PR
Email: rebecca.davies@uwtsd.ac.uk
Phone: 07384 467071