Vice Chancellor's Awards Winners’ artworks installed in Main House
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Vice Chancellor's Awards Winners’ artworks installed in Main House
Thursday, 2 April, 2026The Vice Chancellor's Awards celebrates students and staff from a broad range of courses, departments and disciplines, including outstanding student artwork and photography. The Vice Chancellor’s Prize in Art and Design similarly recognises contributions from BSU students’ work.
Two winning artworks by Ellie Applegate and Lily Maddocks were chosen from a competitive pool of submissions from the 2025 awards nominees by a panel of university staff and student representatives.
Ellie was invited to Main House to see her winning photograph, called ‘Ghillie Girls’ being installed in the Gallery in Main House.
Speaking about winning the Vice Chancellor’s Prize in Art and Design, Ellie said:
"I feel incredibly honoured and delighted that my photograph is a part of the university's permanent collection. It's been exciting to produce a framed piece with the help of all the amazing technicians down at Locksbrook.”
Lily Maddocks' commissioned to make her prints following winning the Vice Chancellor's award. Her print was hung on the staircase of Main House. Lily said:
"I'm really grateful for the opportunity to have my work installed in Main House. It's so lovely to see that a piece of my work has been forever left in Bath."
Speaking about the awards, Vice Chancellor Georgina Andrews said:
"I’m delighted to see these wonderful artworks on the way to my office every morning, and I am proud to be able to provide a platform to showcase our students' incredible talents to the whole BSU community.”
Each year, the Vice-Chancellor's Awards recognise outstanding individual and team achievements at BSU. More information can be found here: Vice-Chancellor's Awards – Bath Spa University