The Awards for Outstanding Research Supervision, now in their fourth year, were established in the 2022/23 academic year. They celebrate research staff and academics who consistently excel in their supervision of research colleagues and show a strong professional commitment to nurturing talent and supporting career development.
Each nomination for the awards required a minimum of two supporting statements submitted by researchers and students, highlighting the impact of the nominee’s mentorship. Earlier this term, a judging panel of research staff representatives from the Divisional Research Staff Forum met to review the nominations and select this year’s ten award recipients. Each recipient has demonstrated outstanding dedication to inspiring others and fostering an environment in which researchers can thrive and progress in their careers.
Professor Jim Naismith, Head of MPLS Division, says, "Great research depends on great people, and great people are developed through thoughtful supervision, mentorship and support. Our future is written in the work of today's students, making the role of outstanding supervisors more important than ever. Across our Division, we are fortunate to have colleagues who invest enormous time and care in helping students and early-career researchers grow in confidence, develop new skills, and realise their potential."
