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Wendy McMurdo is a Senior Lecturer and Module Leader for the Final Major Project in the MA Photography program at Falmouth University. She holds a PhD by publication from the University of Westminster (2015) and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Dundee (School of Fine Art, 1990–2002) and Edinburgh College of Art (1985–1997). McMurdo is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a board member of Stills Gallery in Edinburgh (2017–present). Her work bridges art and technology, examining how digital tools shape identity and culture.
Education:
- PhD by Publication, University of Westminster (2015)
- MA, Goldsmiths College, University of London (1991)
- BA (First Class), Edinburgh College of Art (1985)
- Training at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York
Research Interests: McMurdo’s practice investigates the intersection of technology and identity, particularly through digital media and photography. She explores childhood representations in contemporary culture, interdisciplinary collaboration with scientific communities, and the evolution of networked societies. Recent work combines 3D rendering with traditional photographic genres like portraiture to examine technology’s role in gaming and imaginative play.
Scientific Awards and Grants:
- 2018: Royal Scottish Academy Member Elect
- 2018: Hundred Heroine Award, Royal Photographic Society
- 2020: RSA Edinburgh Printmakers Publishing Award
- Leverhulme Research Fellowships (2000–2002, 2010–2012)
- Henry Moore Research Fellowship (1993–1995)
- Creative Scotland Awards (£15,000 in 2000; £5,000 Visual Arts Bursary in 2014)
Grants and Advising:
- Secured multiple research grants, including a Leverhulme Special Research Fellowship (2006–2009) and Creative Scotland funding.
- External assessor roles at Central Saint Martins, University of Chester, and Open College of the Arts.
Labs and Teams: Collaborates with scientific communities and has participated in interdisciplinary projects. Active in institutions like Stills Gallery, New Media Scotland, and the Jill Todd Photographic Award committee.
