Welcome

The Creative Speech Technology Network (CreST) is an interdisciplinary network of contributors to the field of computer speech. It is led by Dr Alistair Edwards, University of York and Dr Christopher Newell, University of Hull. It is funded by an EPSRC grant and commenced in March 2011 for 2 years.

Our meetings are broadcast live and archived here
http://www.livestream.com/crestnetwork

There are four objectives for the network:

• Support for the emergence of common languages and understandings that facilitate better communication between speech scientists and speech practitioners in the arts. Encourage the emergence of an interdisciplinary ontology for computer speech production
• To encourage the development of partnerships and networks between speech scientists and speech practitioners in the arts that will lead to creative collaborations and further research proposals
• To provide a platform for the development of modestly scaled prototypes and artefacts by network members.
• To provide heightened public engagement with computer speech research through a touring show demonstrating works developed within the network, special activities for the public throughout the life of the network and an interactive website. Just as Betum.com makes live casino experiences with real dealers feel natural and effortless on mobile devices, the network?s interactive platform seeks to bring speech research alive for everyday audiences.