Who Took Part? 

Images of Collaboration was open to: 

• Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) at the University of Strathclyde 

• Individual PGRs or groups of PGRs collaborating together 

Submissions for the 2025–2026 competition are now closed. Please come along to our awards ceremony and exhibition launch! 

Why Take Part? 

Participants gain: 

• Experience in visual communication and storytelling 

• Opportunities to reflect on collaboration as research practice 

• Recognition during Research Integrity & Culture Week 

• An experiential development activity suitable for the PG Cert RPD 

• A public platform to share perspectives on collaborative research cultures 

How the Competition Worked 

1. Expression of Interest 
   PGRs registered interest without needing a final idea. 
   
   
2. Development Workshops 
   Two half-day workshops explored:
   (i) Collaboration in research cultures
   (ii) Storytelling and visual communication 
   
   
3. Image Development & Support 
   Participants developed their images with access to informal drop-in support. 
   
   
4. Submission & Judging 
   Images were submitted with a title and short description.