Information Studies Research

The Dr Johanna Green Prize recognises exceptional dissertations in Information Studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate taught level.

About Dr Johanna Green

The prize is awarded in memory of Dr Johanna Green (1983-2023), Senior Lecturer in Information Studies at the University of Glasgow, who specialised in book history and digital humanities.

Johanna was an exceptional teacher and innovator, demonstrating unwavering commitment to her students' education and personal growth. She was a model of research-led teaching, skilfully utilising the University's Library Archives and Special Collections to inspire and engage her students. Her classes were characterised by innovation, as she fearlessly embraced technology to create immersive learning experiences that her students regarded as the 'gold standard'. Johanna's expertise in digital scholarship and virtual reality led to the development of pioneering educational apps, opening new doors of understanding for students in the realms of history, text and technology.

Johanna's passion for her field and unwavering dedication to her students made her a credit to Glasgow and its University. This prize celebrates outstanding new researchers in her memory, honouring the way she dedicated her energy, intellect and kindness to enriching the lives of colleagues and students alike.

Prize Winners

2024-25
Undergraduate Prize: Sara Bucheeri "Robots: uses and ethics" and Mark Strathie "Neobanks and digital media"

Postgraduate Prize: Emily Holmes "Missing records: An investigation into the record keeping practices in the mother and baby homes in Ireland in the 20th century"