معرفی
Kirsty Ross is a Senior Public Engagement Researcher at the School of Computer Science, University of St Andrews. With a PhD in microbiology and over a decade of experience across three Scottish research-intensive universities, she specializes in knowledge exchange (KE) and has secured £172,500 in KE funding. Her work bridges academia, industry, and communities through:
- Erasmus+ grant evaluation leadership
- Wiki Loves Research citizen science initiatives
- European Researchers’ Night marketing
- STEAM Pebbles primary education resources
- Quilts for Cancer patient wellness projects
Her research interests span:
Key Themes
- Public Engagement: Developing platforms like Science Sketch-a-nory and Fortissat Science Alliance podcasts
- Digital Inclusion: Leading WikiConnect initiatives and digital skills development
- Collaborative Innovation: Co-developing KE projects with Canon Medical and Wikimedia
Recent work focuses on antibiotic resistance in soils ("Antibiotics Under Our Feet"), culturally responsive outreach, and ethical digital citizenship frameworks. She serves as principal investigator for Wiki Loves Research and co-developed educational resources for primary schools.
Scientific Awards
- Herald Higher Education Award for Partnership (2018)
- "I'm A Scientist" Zone winner (2012)
- Strathclyde Medal (2019)
- 2024 Partnership of the Year nominee
- Wikimania Conference scholarship recipient (2024)
Ross fosters global collaborations, placing researchers in diverse sectors from venture capital to clinical trials. She evaluates PER/KE practices and develops training programs, with recent projects spanning 11 grants and collaborations across the UK and Ireland.
