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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.

Our Research Strategy aims to make Glasgow the best place in which to pursue a career, by creating an environment in which all colleagues are supported to fulfil their ambition.

Read about how nominations were collected here.

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Professor Ferguson provided me with excellent opportunities to start my research career. She was sensitive to my insecurities, my background and my ambitions. I would not be where I am today without her.

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Emily has been a huge supporter of ECRs, and has built my confidence as a researcher. Working on a grant she led was my first postdoc. She supported me in leading my first first-author papers, and encouraged me to apply for fellowship funding, which I was successful in gaining. She has supported other ECRs in this way, is generous with her time and expertise, is constantly celebrating the successes of ECRs she supervises, and always looking out for opportunities for them to develop their skills and meet career ambitions.

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I am deeply grateful to Prof Rudolf Sinkovics for all he has done to support me. He is very passionate about my personal and career development. He does so by informing me about research and collaboration opportunities, providing me opportunities to strengthen my career progression, introducing me to his colleagues and network, and personally helping me create high-quality administrative documents. He is always ready to help me in all possible ways. He is interested in sharing his academic experiences, and I enjoy learning from his life lessons. He is undoubtedly one of the best mentors a doctoral researcher could have. Thank you so much for your continuous encouragement. I truly appreciate your effort to mould my skills and attitudes, and many thanks for supporting me above and beyond!

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Joe has been invaluable in the first months of my PhD, being really approachable, patient and offering great solutions to my problems. He's made what was initially a very daunting prospect a lot more manageable and enjoyable and I'm incredibly grateful for the support I've been given so far.

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Sally always makes the time to provide support to researchers. She listens carefully and is quick and helpful in her response. When practical support is needed, for example with a grant application, she is utterly dependable, reviewing and responding as quickly as possible, providing honest and clear feedback. Balancing encouragement with criticism, she inspires hard work and resilience.  One of the many insights from Sally is how to deal with time pressures and choices - know what your goals are, align your choices with your values, and learn to say 'no' nicely to other offers!

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Megan is a good mentor and leader. She actively reinforces and tries to further the career of those working under her, and gives them their credit. She also practises good research practise herself and hence sets a positive example for her employees.

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Joanne Neary embodies servant leadership in her holistic, person-centred approach to research supervision. She has gone above and beyond on numerous occasions in offering support, advice and hands-on practical assistance in ways that have always meant I've come away with valuable learning that informs my ongoing professional development as a researcher.

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Adina organises workshops for PhD researchers. but that is only the beginning. She has contagious passion for what she does and puts so much effort into ensuring that the subjects are spot on, the speakers are top notch and that it has an impact on as many researchers as possible. During COVID these workshops helped researchers keep in touch, with a level of sanity which we so much needed. Adina’s impact on research is mostly her humanity, her inclusivity, and her passion. So, I would like to thank her on behalf of all of us who benefit from her actions. Adina – thank you. We will remember you always.

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I feel so grateful to have worked with Mike - he manages to tread the balance between giving lots of independence but also very clear instructions and enough support that I never feel overwhelmed. I always feel like he is prioritising my development and wellbeing - going out of his way to find opportunities for me to pursue my interests and learn new skills. I have learned a lot about leadership from Mike and hope I will always be able to emulate this.

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Terry is an encouraging, supportive, and fair leader. Terry is also a very busy man - he successfully juggles many academic and clinical roles across different organisations working in lots of different teams, yet he still manages to think about the individuals in each of his teams. For me personally, he has taken time to help me work out what I want from my research career and how I'll get there including sharing networks and advice. He has given up time, shared his expertise and been open and supportive. Academia could do with more Terry's - he makes the department a pleasurable place to work - friendly and approachable, with a 'door open' policy which makes him accessible and responsive to allow me to successfully meet the needs of the research project while making the day a little brighter by being so helpful - he trusts that I won't bother him with irrelevant requests so when I ask for help, he knows that I need it and makes the time. Work feels easier when you know someone has your back despite having a lot on their own plate. Thank you Terry.

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Mark is a very supportive and open colleague. He is very good at discussing how research, grant and publication choices could influence and benefit your career and he is very generous with his advice in a direct and easily comprehensible way. He is always the first person to offer discussing your ideas or reading through anything you'd like feedback on, from papers, to grant proposals and thesis chapters.

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Margaret is an inspiring research leader who is generous with her time and expertise. She takes every opportunity to give us chances to present our work both within and outside the university and encourages us to think about how we will make a contribution to the ongoing scholarly debates within our field. Margaret has also supported many PGRs within the School of Education as PGR Director, contributing to students' successful PGR journeys with encouragement and wisdom.

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Niall has a wide knowledge of his subject and those adjacent to it which makes him a wonderful research collaborator. As a supervisor, he is able to make connections between the research area under study and the wider ideas and theories within the field, producing novel insights and unique understandings. Above all, Niall is always encouraging students, highlighting the value of their academic endeavours and supporting them to pursue their ideas.

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Ellen is an inspiring research leader who generously supports her PGRs. She is inspiring both for her own research achievements and for how seriously she takes her PGRs' studies. Ellen is very generous with feedback, investing a great deal of time in reading and responding to student work, helping us understand what we are doing well and how we can move forward. Ellen also supports her PGRs with honest, realistic and encouraging advice about strategic career planning and how to give ourselves the best chances of achieving our ambitions for the future.

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1. Working with Jim is a real pleasure. He makes time to ensure that everyone on the team is clear about what they are doing and to troubleshoot if required. He is respectful of everyone's time, responds promptly and is a great team player. Jim is a conscientious line manager, who takes time to ensure that you get the most from the PDR process.

2. Jim is always a pleasure to work with. He is kind, intelligent and very hard working. Most of all, he is the most approachable senior member of staff I have ever worked with. Regardless of how busy he is, he always makes time for colleagues and students. He regularly goes above and beyond what is require of him professionally, and takes a keen interest in your own professional and personal wellbeing.

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Dale Barr took an innovative approach to teaching and a great effort to introduce students in the Psychology department to statistics with R. From then on, the department of Psychology has widely implemented the statistical language to teach statistics in a better way and increase employability of students. Learning R has opened a lot of doors for me, including a vast space of freelancing options, online teaching, and more. It has helped me to be able to compete for career options that are generally 'saved' for students with computing science background. I am forever grateful to especially Dale, but also the whole team at PsychTeachR.

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Dr Ramesh's approach to research leadership is one based on enabling researcher agency whilst giving high-level guidance, and low-level support if necessary to push through deliverables when deadlines hit. He has a holistic approach to supervision, aiming to stimulate curiosity in a research area and theme and then giving the PGR researcher space and breadth to focus on areas of opportunity, and encouraging collaboration to work towards common goals when using tools that intersect other research areas.

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Dan manages to keep an infinite amount of plates spinning while still looking out for his staff and students. With very few words he can make you feel supported and valued, which gives confidence and allows the students and staff that fall under his management remit to thrive in their respective fields.

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Nick is a brilliant person and an excellent supervisor. He is always supportive, respectful, caring and understands the needs of each student. He promotes all the necessary aspects of research and academia, setting a positive example. In the last few years that I have known him, he has done many things that need to be recognised. I enjoyed the PGR focus groups where we got together and discussed ways to overcome challenges, promote our work, share experiences and meet people with similar interests. He has fantastic leadership skills and a way of managing people and situations to bring them all together. All in all, he cares. And this is one of the most important characteristics one can have. I am forever grateful to have met him and had the opportunity to work with him.

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Dr John MacDonald has been a supportive, interested, helpful, inspiring and all round fantastic supervisor! He has been instrumental in my PhD successes and has kept me grounded throughout so much of my research process.

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Dr Philip Harrison, who is also the co-leader of the UofG materials and manufacturing research group, is the principal supervisor of my doctoral research. As a researcher with a different background, Dr Harrison provided me with better training, allowing me to smoothly transition to a stable and comfortable zone. Dr Harrison is an excellent leader and creative thinker with a keen sense of the future. He is constantly sharing his knowledge and experience while also enjoying his work and making me curious about research work. I am always inspired to go above and beyond to make my research the best it can be, and his inspirational guidance has made a significant difference in my experience at the UofG.

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Jaime finds time to meet one-to-one every week for research and career discussions, something that got me through lockdown but has continued after. Discussions with her are always fruitful, supportive and encouraging.

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Steven genuinely cares about my research and has stated from the beginning how much of a potential impact he thinks it will have. He has challenged my ideas in a constructive way but has made sure to give lots of positive reinforcement so I'm not disheartened! He has also been considerate of my mental and physical health, making sure to check in with me and make sure how I'm doing.

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1. Will is an amazing mentor and scientist. As PhD student it is very easy to struggle with imposter syndrome and feel isolated during your journey, but Will creates such a strong environment of support and understanding that these times can be easily worked through. He will always provides an ear to listen no matter how busy he is and remains positive even when times are hard. With his support I feel confident and inspired to continue my career in science.

2.  I have had the privilege of working with Professor Fuller for the past six years. He has been a great mentor in my academic career. He has always offered his invaluable time, patience and guidance during difficult times. He has an incredible ability to motivate and spark your interest when you feel demotivated or burnt out. Not only has he encouraged and motivated us to pursue our research goals, he has also always prioritised our well-being. I believe these skills makes him an excellent mentor and leader in research.

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Over the last ten years, Deborah has been a supervisor, careers advisor, friend, champion and mentor, always going above and beyond to help me to be the best I can be.  With her support I undertook a PhD in my late 30s and early 40s, through the most personally challenging time in my life, and we have spent five years developing another research project that builds on my professional skills and networks and combines these with her research excellence. She is always modest and constructive and just a joy to work with, and it is lovely to take a moment to communicate this and hopefully to celebrate it.  Thank you Deborah.

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Tatiana has always been a straightforward, supportive, and remarkably insightful guide in the university. Her involvement with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures has been outstanding, and her demeanour has made any stress-inducing situation a calm and controlled one. I have only praise for her, as someone that has shown me support and guidance throughout my academic endeavours.

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Dr Belgin has shown me that a PhD is not just about research nor another stage of education, it is an opportunity to holistically improve yourself. Beyond 'just' supervising my thesis or writing reference letters, she has provided me with a lot more: attending conferences and summer schools, publishing an article, being research assistants, acting as a lecturer/course coordinator of more than 350+ students, applying to full-time jobs, etc. She is not just providing the ways, she pushes, checks and guides me along the way, even to the smallest things! She truly cares about my development, not just for now as her students, but for my future as well. Thank you so much, Dr Belgin, it's truly an honour and blessing to know and learn from you.

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I signed up for the new Thesis Mentoring programme because I needed all the help I could get with the writeup of my PhD. I am very grateful to have been paired with Craig Lamont, who has treated me and my work with a huge amount of respect and enthusiasm. Craig has gone above and beyond his role as thesis mentor, offering me a great deal of support during the past few months through helping me to positively reframe my relationship with writing and my thesis.

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Professor Gill is a genius in the field of physical activity and cardiovascular research, and an expert in science communication and collaboration. Yet with all he's accomplished, his mentorship to inexperienced researchers is priceless. I have learnt a lot from him. Always seeing opportunities for growth and improvement.

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Rabbi Lemberger has been an excellent tzadik and mentor, he exemplifies the best of our community. Without his support and pastoral care for each of us students, the pandemic would have been unmanageable. Through his creation of Hebrew courses online via zoom as well as Torah study, he and Hodayah fostered my spiritual and mental health. I felt not only enriched but challenged and included despite not growing up religious. Their exemplary mentoring and support supported my self care in a way in which was not being met by our general university services and only forwarded my research by looking after student well being through a religious context.

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Professor Greg Stoner & Dr Alvise Favotto

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Professor Greg Stoner & Dr Alvise Favotto

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I believe that every PhD researcher deserves good guidance and support. They deserve supervisors who are respectful of opinions and views and committed to good progress and growth. Prof. Stoner and Dr Favotto were all of these and more throughout my journey as I complete my PhD. My success is our success, primarily shaped by our fortnightly meetings (in the initial years) and acceptance of each other’s way of being. Not many PhD researchers share the same experience and are given a healthy space to flourish; as such, Prof. Stoner and Dr Favotto's contribution to the early career researchers’ development deserves mention and commendation.

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Dr José Cano Reyes is a leader who is dedicated to fostering growth in his research students, both in the way he spends his time, and the active feedback he gives. He is always willing to discuss any problems you are having, and goes well beyond what is expected of a typical supervisor. His fierce attention to detail, and ongoing feedback have helped both me and my fellow students grow as researchers in a short period of time. Having spoken with fellow PhD students across the globe, I would not be the researcher I am today without the guidance and support of Dr Reyes.  When you are putting in the effort for a piece of work, it always feels like he is there with you, putting in the effort too.

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Jelmer Vos is my principal supervisor, with whom I have worked for the past year and a half. While many supervisors are not optimistic or encouraging, especially for students who face challenges early in their studies, Jelmer believes in me and is willing to go to great lengths to help me stand the test of time and graduate on time. Jelmer is an extremely rare breed!

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Prof. McMillan is an excellent supervisor, always approachable when I need him to provide advice and very patient with those who need help with an encouraging word, especially with new researchers.

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Katie appears to me as a born researcher and leader. Despite the enormous challenges I face in my PhD, she has never displayed an attitude towards me that left me in doubt that I might not complete the PhD. She is constantly filled with ideas of how else things can be done when one way fails. She is mindful of what my future intentions are with the PhD. She is always ready to support anything that will help me achieve my PhD degree. She deserves every accolade.

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Emily is the perfect supervisor. She is a great listener and always gives brilliant advice. She makes sure to be fully familiar with my work but also with my needs, making sure that her supervised students are healthy and on good terms. The past 2 years during the COVID-19 pandemic were rough, research and life took a substantial hit. Nevertheless, Emily was extremely attentive to our needs and made sure that we are coping well during these difficult times. Emily gave me lots of confidence to become a successful researcher even though the pandemic made it really difficult.

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I have been struggling throughout my doctorate and my research had to take a back seat due to pandemic pressures.  Breda Cullen who is my research supervisor has been such a support to me.  I honestly would've given up by now if I did not have her support. She has been kind, caring and understanding of my struggles outside the university.  My confidence was very low when I began working with her; however, she has given me so much encouragement and praise. She has helped me break down tasks into manageable chunks, given me confidence in my writing and has never pressurised me. She has taught a so much about the research process and has shown me how to be an excellent supervisor.

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In the years of working with Andrew, I have known him to be a kind, trusting, passionate and inspiring leader who cares deeply about people. He leads by giving those around him opportunities to be independent thinkers, to have their voices heard and to be leaders themselves, regardless of their background or barriers they may face. This is not just a tick-box, but something that Andrew does with integrity and thoughtfulness. This takes incredible trust and wisdom but always brings out the best in others and creates an inclusive and diverse culture. For me, Andrew is an excellent role model in how to influence positive systemic change and how to be a supportive individual line manager and supervisor, despite the challenges. He is an inspirational person to work with and be around; someone without 'airs or graces' who is remarkably valued and principled and doesn't lose sight of the bigger picture. I regularly see this both behind the scenes as well as in more public settings, which is extremely refreshing and helps me do the same (although I don't always succeed!). I have witnessed Andrew navigate some incredibly tricky waters and work painstakingly hard over the years and I feel incredibly lucky to work with him. Thank you!

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1. I am nominating Dr Dorothy McKeegan in recognition of her unsurpassed commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive research environment that makes her an exceptional role model and inspirational researcher. I have witnessed first-hand how Dorothy continually goes above and beyond to ensure that students gain the best possible experience at the University of Glasgow. Personally, the pandemic had the potential to be catastrophic to my career during my first postdoctoral position. However, Dorothy inspired and empowered me to pursue alternative tractable opportunities that have kept me competitive, which would not have been possible without her expertise and mentorship.

2. Sincere gratitude goes to my supervisor, Dr Dorothy McKeegan, for her wonderful presence in research leadership. Dr McKeegan displays an abundance of authenticity and integrity for the professional development of her students; she shows unwavering support during all challenges that arise within the research process. Her values are both positive and intentional. She is always available to help and encourages women to comprehensively grow within the research community. Dr McKeegan leads by example in a collaborative and resilient manner. It is a pleasure to work with her and she is a true inspiration during my research endeavours!

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There is often only talk about helping ECRs, women, minorities, and improving university culture, but less action. If the university wants culture change it is going to have to accept people of different backgrounds for who they are and not mould them into something else. To me, the most important thing is that Peter takes me for who I am and does not act as if he wished I was a different kind of researcher or a person. He does not dismiss me or the problems I raise, may they be about research, university procedures or culture.

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Prof Muir demonstrates the essence of professionalism and integrity. His emphasis on passing on skills and granting opportunities where there might have been none, have helped so many researchers. By sharing the limelight with the wider team and acknowledging the work of others, he practices a team ethic which is particularly important in clinical research - the embodiment of interconnectedness. Solidarity and support are distinctive features of his leadership and he is always available to give honest and authentic advice.

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Prof. Pardos-Prado is an exemplary colleague and a person that I have had the privilege of working alongside for the last few years. His approach to research is inspiring in so many ways as well as his commitment to his students. Sometimes, all it takes is one person to believe in you, other than yourself, to encourage you to succeed and Prof. Pardos-Prado is that person. I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the positive impact he has had on me.

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Stephanie has taken a very holistic approach to supervision. Beyond the encouragement and support to attend training and conferences, she has played a crucial role in me continuing my PhD in the last two years. Providing pastoral care in a time when without it I would have left academia. Her support has been invaluable for keeping me in academia, demonstrating how beneficial a supportive environment can be in working towards career ambitions.

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Gillian has been very supportive, providing thoughtful and informative feedback throughout my PhD. She has been instrumental in helping to build my confidence though out my PhD. She has always been encouraging of me attending training that will be beneficial both now, but also looking towards my future career. Her work in public engagement is something I really admire and has encouraged me to consider how I will incorporate this in my work.

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Dr Stevenson first and foremost believes in team building. He takes a personal interest in assuring ever lab members and their families wellbeing. His approach to research is based on 'loving what we are doing' but also makes sure that all data is being published. This helps in our career building producing a sense of satisfaction in us all. Personally his approach on keeping the lab environment happy has a great impact on me as I believe it increases productivity immensely.

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Prof. Arizpe cares for the person as well as the person's research and is always there to provide support in moments of self doubt. She is also accommodating for the individual challenges people may face, and suggests practical ways of overcoming them. She is genuinely interested in a student's development as an independent research professional, rather than just getting the PhD completed. Like a true mentor she guides on every step and helps a person identify the areas and opportunities suited to their career ambitions and take steps to achieve them.

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It's a privilege to be Dr Jennifer Lees' first PhD student and what she may lack in years of supervisory experience of other supervisors, she more than brings in unique and valuable ways. I have benefited from her research experience and academic supervision but importantly the broader mentorship she provides. She finds opportunities to engage me in wider academic activities which provide important context and will help further my academic career. It's also great to have a female role model and I am inspired by what she has achieved at a relatively early stage in her career and especially by her attitude and collaborative approach. What more could you want in a supervisor?!

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Dely's genuine compassion and care toward PGRs makes the School of Education PGR Community a great research community to be in - open, collaborative, supportive, and extremely helpful.

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Professor Barbara Mable provides clear directions and supervisory support for my research. She provides enriching insights and supports me in how to go about my research. Barbara has the interests of her students at heart and will always check to ensure that everyone is doing well. Barbara recommends training relevant to my research to help me build a solid foundation in my areas of interest. My weekly meetings with Barbara allow me to discuss the progress of my research and outside the meeting days, she is open to listening to me if any issues need urgent attention.

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Vihar is a great research leader. As a team leader, he brings us together so we can collaborate effectively. I highly appreciate Vihar’s career guidance. He has asked for and listened to what I want out of a PhD and my career after that, and has tailored his advice for that. This has brought both the path of my PhD and general career direction into clearer focus. Vihar also fosters creativity, both by providing creative directions as a supervisor and the freedom to do things I think are useful.

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Dr Theodore Koutmeridis is my supervisor. In addition to regular guidance, he always recommends excellent books and seminars to me to develop my creative and logistic skills, which is so essential to my research career.

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While his remarkable contribution to fish biology is often officially awarded, I believe that Neil’s outstanding leadership should receive just as much recognition. He has mentored more than 90 early career researchers to date (at graduate, postdoctoral and fellowship level), and every group alumnus that I have ever spoken with always remembers their time in his research group with great fondness. He firmly positions the happiness of his group members above all else, which in turn contributes to the supportive and productive environment that he carefully fosters. An outstanding fish biologist, an exceptional mentor, and a generally lovely guy.

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Dr Bold is a strong advocate of developing a range of skills during our PhD and while she does not directly supervise me, she was very encouraging of helping me take up opportunities and guiding me towards opportunities that are fundamental for life after the PhD. She also helped me channel my love for doing courses, and guided me towards courses that'd help me in addressing mental health challenges I was facing.

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Professor Burman has made space for me, as a relatively new researcher, both to contribute and to learn - and made clear that my contribution is valued. Despite what must be an extraordinarily busy workload, she has found time proactively to think about, and do something about, the practicalities of the constraints on me as an early career researcher on short-term/part-time contracts. Her collegiate approach has enabled me to be a better researcher.

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Heather's leadership of the JMS Scholarship for UK black postgraduate scholars has been collegiate, pioneering, and entirely inspirational. She has brought together stakeholders from right across the university to deliver an opportunity that is both important for UofG's reparative justice, and tailored, co-creative, and careers supporting for the next generation of researchers across disciplinary fields. Holding all the threads of this initiative together while also being the Manager of the largest Graduate School in the University is nothing short of amazing. Heather is always humble about the impressive stuff she does, but it is an absolute privilege to work alongside her and see what her determination to do good things accomplishes.