The VIP Studio is bursting with creative and enthusiastic team members. We’re lucky to have the expertise of academic and industry experienced artists, designers and technical experts.
Studio team
Director - Professor Helen Kennedy
Helen is a Professor of Culture and Creative Industries. She has led national and international projects seeking to improve women’s access to and experience within spaces of creative production – across screens, VR, immersive technology more broadly. A key characteristic of these projects is collaboration and co-creation with individuals, grass roots organisations and sector advocacy groups.
Helen's profile
Creative Director - Dr Paul Tennent
Paul is Associate Professor of Mixed Reality, with a long track record of delivering practice-led research. His work focuses on applications of immersive technology in the arts and cultural heritage sectors – particularly on the design side, where he employs an approach based on somaesthetic appreciation of experience.
Paul's profile
Creative Director - Dr Sarah Martindale
Sarah is Assistant Professor of Digital Innovation in the Creative Industries. She is an experienced interdisciplinary specialist working at the intersection of digital and creative practice in collaboration with artists and technologists. Her research focuses on the relationship between audiences and innovative immersive experiences.
Sarah's profile
Project Manager and Research Fellow - Dr Richard Ramchurn
Richard is an accomplished artist and researcher specializing in adaptive narratives, brain computer interface technology, and filmmaking. As the founder of AlbinoMosquito production company, his work has been showcased at renowned platforms like the BBC, TATE Modern, and National Gallery X.
Richard's profile
Studio Manager - Tamsin Beeby
Tamsin is currently the Studio Manager at VIP - having experience in production management across photography, videography and animation. working on a range of creative projects from magazine shoots, editorial to music videos and commercial work.
Business Engagement Officer - Siobhan Urquhart
Siobhan is the Business Engagement Officer for the Faculty of Arts at University of Nottingham, with a primary focus on the VIP Studio. Siobhan has worked in higher education for many years managing projects to support business growth within the creative sector. She manages the business engagement, marketing and event activities for the VIP Studio.
Senior Project Administrator - Matt Davies
Matt is Senior Project Administrator for the VIP Studio and first point of contact for the studio's artists in residence. Matt also manages the Faculty of Arts’ Digital Transformations Hub, where he provides access, support and advice to staff and studios seeking to use the Hub’s equipment and software to enhance their teaching and research.