This year marks the first year of the School of Health and Medical Sciences, Research Image of the Year competition.
This year marks the first year of the School of Health & Medical Science's Research Image of the Year competition.
We would like to use this opportunity to bring together and represent all disciplines across SHMS and showcase the outstanding research impact illustrated through images.
About Research Image of the Year
A winner and commendation for Research Image of the Year will be determined by a public vote based on:
- overall impact of image
- relevance of the image to the research
- effectiveness in engaging viewer with research.
The winner will receive a £100 voucher and will be showcased at this year's School of Health & Medical Science's Research Day.
As well as the winner, a highly commended image has been given as a runner up which will also be highlighted at Research Day 2025.
How to apply
The competition is open to all except the winners from the previous year and we encouraged submission of images from any area of research at the university, this could be anything from molecular, cellular, to fieldwork or clinical work.
To apply, please complete the form and upload your submission here by Friday 5 September 2025.