XR Stories and the Screen Industry Growth Network (SIGN) are two related projects, based at the University of York. XR Stories is investing in our region as a centre for world-leading, innovative digital storytelling. XR Stories does this through a programme of research and development funding, studentships and internships, academic research, collaboration and networking. SIGN is empowering people and enabling growth in the screen industries of Yorkshire and the Humber. SIGN puts equality and diversity at the forefront of the work it undertakes to expand and support the screen industry workforce through programmes of skills and training, business development and research.