Judging & Awards

How Were Entries Assessed? 

Entries went through: 

  • Initial eligibility and quality checks 
  • An anonymised shortlisting process 
  • Final assessment by a diverse judging panel of academic, professional services, external, and PGR representatives 

Judging focused on: 

  • Engagement and curiosity 
  • Communication to non-specialist audiences 
  • Clarity of the collaboration story 
  • Originality and visual impact 

 

Judging Panel 

Images of Collaboration is assessed by a diverse panel bringing together academic, professional services, doctoral researcher, and external perspectives. The panel reflects the breadth of experience involved in collaborative research and research culture within and beyond the University. 

All entries are anonymised during judging to ensure fairness and consistency. 

Judging is currently underway. Judge biographies and photographs will be added following the exhibition launch. 

Role Name Affiliation
Chair  Kirsty Annand Strathclyde Doctoral School 
Collaborative Cultures Representative  Chris Wells-Holland  Collaborative Cultures Programme 
Academic Judge  Jillian MacBryde  Strathclyde Business School 
Academic Judge  Wendy Cohen  Humanities & Social Sciences Graduate School
Academic Judge  Christine Davidson  Faculty of Science
Professional Services Judge  Lindsey Shields  Innovation & Industry Engagement 
External Judge  Mhairi Towler  University of Dundee 
Doctoral Researcher Judge  Zoe MacPherson  Chair, Doctoral Researchers’ Group (Engineering)

Biographies and photographs will be added shortly. 

 

About the Judging Process 

Entries are reviewed through a multi-stage process including eligibility checks, shortlisting, and final panel assessment.

 

Awards 

  • Theme Winners 
    One winner per competition theme. 
  • Commendations 
    Awarded at the panel’s discretion. 

Winners will be announced at the exhibition launch during Research Integrity & Culture Week 2026.