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UofG People Make Research is a project that aims to recognise and thank the people who contribute to our thriving research environment. 

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UofG People Make Research is a project that aims to recognise and thank the people who contribute to our thriving research environment. 

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It is an informal way to collect, share and celebrate practical examples of good practice in research leadership. Research thrives when researchers feel that they are part of a stimulating, fair, and inclusive environment in which colleagues help each other to succeed. The people who lead research across the University of Glasgow, are critically important in creating these positive cultural conditions.

Creativity is at the heart of our Research Strategy. To give researchers the opportunity to think imaginatively about the future, we must ensure that they experience trust, flexibility and autonomy.

Read about how nominations were collected here.

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Dr Noemi Sinkovics is undoubtedly one of the best supervisors a doctoral student could have. She always tries to bring the best out in me, and I am truly grateful for that. I have never met a supervisor like Dr Noemi, who invests a significant time in supporting my development. She is continuously moulding and shaping my research idea. She encourages creativity in my research from many aspects, such as choosing contemporary phenomena, doing impactful research, and using creative research methodologies and data analysis techniques. She mentors me and guides me in planning my academic career by informing me about events and career development opportunities, encouraging me to publish research outputs, supporting me at university events and conferences and many more. I will remember her with deep respect, and I thank her so much for making the doctoral journey very enjoyable.

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Dr Yaffe has supported and developed me as a researcher in numerous ways, through critiquing my work, suggesting creative ideas for my research, and by offering great research opportunities to me. She has provided me with invaluable primary sources, contact with key institutions, and put me forward to peer review a special journal issue chapter. Explaining new, creative research techniques has changed the way I approach my project and has improved me as a doctoral researcher.

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Colin's approach to research leadership focuses on guidance and encouraging students to focus on the empirical puzzles that arise from their research. This is supported by  providing students with real-life examples, focused on producing a well-rounded understanding of the research process.

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Alison leads research, guiding staff and PhDs of all disciplines and career stages into an equitable and creative research environment. She leads a team in shaping a brave space where we can think differently to resist and critique social inequity. Working reflexively at CAMAS with the UNESCO and GRAMnet team in May 2022 will have a positive lasting impression on me as I take the final steps in my PhD.

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Will is the BEST supervisor in the world ever! He is so patient and kindly guides me step by step to develop deep interest in my science. I'm grateful for being a student of Will's, and I feel that is the determinant reason I will continue in science as my future career. i am deeply grateful for all his help and his passion, which is inspiring to me and people like me.

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Lisa embodies caring and creative collaboration, using her energies to lead with compassion at every possible opportunity. This is manifested both in the way she builds relationships and in the steps she takes to recognise and reward the labour of colleagues. Lisa has the courage to be authentic and vulnerable, and inspires others to do likewise. Lisa has given me the courage to express and celebrate the way I see the world.

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Prof Philiastides has gone out of his way to provide a great environment for research to flourish within his lab. He pays great attention to detail regarding the projects of his PhD students and post-docs, but without too much close management. This leads to the fostering of a great space where one can test ideas and expand research while always being able to receive help and advice when needed. Marios' passion for research translates not only as intelligent experimental design and quality research articles, but also as a genuine interest in disentangling the intricate mechanisms of the brain through lively discussions at weekly journal clubs or casual conversations.

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Professor Dimmock constantly motivates me to strive for more. Looking back, I see that I have done work that I am proud of, and that I have gained better understanding of what I am doing. He emphasises the importance of following the process of identifying the problem, reviewing relevant literature then designing the right methodology to answer my research questions. Simultaneously, he encourages me to be visible in my writing and be creative in my design. His research leadership has had a positive impact on my confidence, and as a result, I've become more motivated and responsible to grow as a researcher.

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I can be a curmudgeonly character who for many years has been a practitioner in the field I am researching. I am not easily impressed. Yet, the standard of supervision I am receiving is exemplary. My supervisor knows the literature really well and has a habit of asking the awkward but so obviously helpful questions when I present my ideas. I oppose the commodification of education at any level but, letting that slip for a moment, the regular supervision sessions alone are worth the fees. Moreover, there’s a real caring approach in evidence – for both the research I am working on and for my objectives as a late-career, part-time, researcher.

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Billy always ensures he involves all of his PGRs in areas which may be of interest to us, including conferences, seminars, networking events or even contacting each other. He always makes sure to pass your details on concerning exciting projects which have a positive impact on the world, but also your career.

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I am thankful for Dr Kelsie Rodenbiker who gives constructive feedback on my papers and encourages me to take part in academic conferences interacting with other international scholars in the field. Her willingness to help whenever is need is greatly appreciated.

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Patrizia is a postdoc in our research group. She is very supportive and always helps without asking for credit or anything in return. She agreed to be my mentor (I am a first year PGR) and has weekly meetings with me. She does this out of her own time which is generous and she is also an active member of several groups, and gives talks about mental health to support PhD students.

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I want to thank my supervisor Professor Bridget Johnston for her excellent effort in helping me finish my research. She allows me to see my research's full impact, not only the tiny part I have contributed. She constantly challenges me to work above my expectations of myself and to show me that I can achieve more than I thought I could. As a good leader and manager, she knows when to push me up and when to let me lead myself. I am very happy with her guidance in my research.

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Dr Greg has a strong research background, and his research has important implications for improving the quality of life of cancer patients. Moreover, he is a very kind and academic supervisor. He teaches, guides, and help his students a lot. He has a rigorous attitude toward research and at the same time produces very unique, creative ideas. Overall, he definitely is a brilliant researcher and supervisor.

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Dr Deborah is a brilliant researcher and supervisor. She has a positive attitude towards research and an exploratory mind. She always encourages her students and make them more confident in their own creativity.

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Dr Romano has contributed to an enriching and creative supervisory team for my project. She has helped to develop me as a researcher and has suggested various ways in which my project can be approached. Furthermore, she has offered me great research opportunities outside of my project.

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Ramona is a greta supervisor and a friendly figure, and because of her creativity my project was accepted by the European Commission which got me funding for project abroad. She has been the VP of Citibank, and is now a Professor showing her agile and professional, but very supportive mindset. She is one of the most highly talented people in the School and works by taking an unconventional approach.

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David is very wise in understanding the situations faced by his students. Since our first meeting, he gave me awareness about how easy it is to make it through the dissertation if we already have the questions we want to address and various helpful sources that we can use.

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Elizabeth uses a wonderful combination of kindness and frankness. The care she takes with her readings and literary criticisms is incredibly stimulating. She is unafraid to push for what her students need. It is a joy to know the energy she is using in contributing to student growth. This is all underpinned by an understanding of and compassion for circumstances affecting her students such as racism, transphobia, and ableism that is refreshing.

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Dr David Archibald and Professor Dimitris Eleftheriotis

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Dr David Archibald and Professor Dimitris Eleftheriotis

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My supervisors, David and Dimitris, display their invaluable patience and kindness in supervising my PhD project, and have helped balance the cultural difference I have experienced as a Chinese student who has grown up in the Asian higher education system and struggled facing the British higher Education situation for the first time. Their professional insights and creative minds guide me to improve my thesis step by step, making it a better one than it would be without them. The completion of my PhD in Film Studies at UofG proves their impact in research leadership and the supervision of students who are from diverse backgrounds and subjects.

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Meeting Professor Brewster has changed my life. His approach to research leadership motivates everyone around him. I've had a few individual and group meetings with Professor Brewster, and I have come out more motivated than I went into the meeting every single time. I've learned a lot from him. It's always a pleasure to get his insight into anything in or outside academia.

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Rob and Maureen were an excellent team of supervisors for me during my PhD studies. They were supportive not only through academic pursuits, but during many personal life events as well. They constantly asked probing questions about my work, encouraging me to be better and do better. They were supportive of my pursuit of an unusual topic, allowing me to explore something I was truly passionate about despite its uncommon nature in humanities research. I have been in a rather unusual position of having several sets of supervisors through the course of several graduate degrees, and I can with confidence say that Rob Maslen and Maureen Farrell were the best team I have worked with - both excellent supervisors and genuinely good, caring people.

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Nico has an enthusiastic approach to research, and life in general. He is great at breaking down tasks into smaller and doable activities. His creative approach has enabled me to work effectively and stay enthused.

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Heather Walton's research supervision is exemplary: her comprehensive knowledge of the fields of theology, literature and feminism is second to none; her capacity to read and absorb what I submit and then highlight the areas where I can strengthen my writing, as well as expand; and her ongoing support for creative approaches to the research matter are magnificent. Patient? Yes. Friendly and professional and warm and supportive and brilliant? Hell yes.

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Prof. Eugenio Proto is my valued supervisor. The creative suggestions he has provided to me are hugely forward-looking, and instructive. But what I admire most is his contribution to academia.