Our Team

  • University of Greenwich Professor Jorge Lopes Ramos (PI)

  • Kesia Guillery, Research Fellow

  • Ross Flight, Research Fellow

Make it

The University of Greenwich (UoG) leads Work Package 4 (WP4) in the Larpocracy project, working closely with Larpocracy partner ZU-UK and focusing on co-designing and testing larp-adjacent participatory methods for democratic engagement with marginalised communities in Pará, Brazil.

Key Contributions:

  • Leadership of WP4

  • Overseeing community-led participatory design, artistic interventions, and long-term sustainability.

  • Co-Design of DRIFT Residency & ZAP-Lab with partners ZU-UK– Developing in-person and digital participatory experiences for civic engagement.

  • Research & Theoretical Development – Conducting fieldwork and evaluating larp-adjacent methodologies for democratic skill-building.

  • Public Engagement at COP30 – Showcasing larp-based artistic outputs to international audiences, designed by local artists. Through its expertise in practice-based research, participatory design, and immersive theatre, UoG ensures that Larpocracy advances inclusive, deliberative civic participation both in-person and digitally.

Centre for Creative Futures The Centre for Creative Futures focuses on ensuring that the benefits of rapid digital innovations in the creative industries are distributed equitably among professionals and audiences.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, the Centre aims to support creatives by providing training, research, and collaboration opportunities. Key objectives include:

  • Advocating for an equitable future in the creative industries. - Supporting postgraduate and early-career researchers through mentorship and collaboration.

  • Hosting events (workshops, seminars, conferences) to explore emerging research and funding opportunities.

  • Engaging with stakeholders (practitioners, policymakers, etc.) to foster industry-wide collaboration.

  • Publishing impactful research and policy reports to inform public discourse and drive progress.

    The Centre positions itself as a thought leader, ensuring creative professionals can navigate and benefit from technological advancements while maintaining industry inclusivity. Institute for Inclusive Communities and Environments (ICE) The Institute for Inclusive Communities and Environments (ICE) seeks to foster greater inclusivity and reduce inequalities among diverse individuals, communities, and environments. Using the arts, humanities, and social sciences our researchers and practitioners work collaboratively with communities, organisations, and policymakers in the UK and around the world to address the social and environmental challenges of our time.