Work

Rightful Presence and Radical Making

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: What does it take to truly share power with young people in a world shaped by accelerating technology and deepening inequality? In this keynote conversation, Professor Louise Archer and Eva Vesseur explore how makerspaces can become sites of resistance, equity, and youth-led transformation. From challenging extractive STEM education to cultivating techno-agency and rightful presence, this panel asks how we can move beyond inclusion to co-creation—and why making might just be a form of democratic rebellion.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22874957

Authors: Newman, Andrew, Archer, Louise, Vesseur, Eva

Institutions: Ars Electronica Center, University College London, Waag Futurelab

Language: English

Topic: Teaching and Learning Programming

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission