School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine

MVLS Engagement Award Winners and Amplify Winner

In support of our strong culture of public engagement, Prof Gerry Graham, MVLS Dean of Research and Interim Dean of Innovation, Engagement & Enterprise was delighted to congratulate the winners of the MVLS Engagement with Research Awards 2022 and announce the winner of the Amplify Competition at a celebratory event hosted in the Glasgow Science Centre last week. It was truly inspiring to hear how our colleagues are successfully engaging the public with our world changing research.  More details on the fantastic work of our SBOHVM winners can be found below. Well done to all involved!

Amplify

Over the last few months, five groups of MVLS researchers have enjoyed the unique opportunity of working with Glasgow Science Centre’s Experience Design Team to create plans for an interactive exhibit that will engage public audiences with our research. These designs were showcased at an event at Glasgow Science Centre and one project was selected to be produced and installed for the public.

Winner – Bat Viruses: Behind the Scenes, Project Lead: Megan Griffiths, School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine.

This design showcases research into zoonotic bat viruses, from field work on vampire bats in South and Central America through to the lab. It will not only engage about the research itself, but also provides an insight into the variety of careers and work that contribute to research.

Learn more about the five Amplify projects at Amplify Projects

MVLS Awards

These Awards, are supported by the Wellcome Institutional Strategic Support Fund, and recognise and reward those individuals and projects making a positive contribution to both our public communities and our research work. With over 30 high quality nominations from across MVLS this was one of the most exciting and challenging years for our judges. 

Congratulations to our SBOHVM winner Mariel ten Doeschate!

Engaged Early Career Researcher of the Year - in association with Network for Early Career Researcher Development (NERDs).

• Winner - Mariel ten Doeschate - School of Biodiversity One Health and Veterinary Medicine

All winners received a certificate and prize money towards a future public engagement activity.

Full details of on all the award-winning projects can be found at: MVLS Engagement Awards

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First published: 21 March 2023