The Graduate School’s 2024 Images of Research (IoR) is now open for ‘People’s Choice’ voting. This year we have a collection of 23 fabulous research images from across the university. IoR showcases research in a unique way – researchers produce an original image, which can be a photograph or artwork, and write a short, engaging summary describing how the image links to their research. This results in an exciting exhibition, showcasing UON’s research diversity.

To vote for your favourites, view the Images of Research Brochure, (you can download the file at the bottom of this news item), then choose your favourite two in the IoR 2024 Voting Form. Please vote for your favourite two in no particular order, taking into account BOTH the image and the abstract. As a guide, a winning image would be one that:

* Is visually appealing AND

* Has an accompanying abstract which is well written, clearly connects with the image and ensures viewers, who know nothing about the research topic, will understand and find interest in the research presented.

The People’s Choice closes on June 20th at midnight. Please note that there is only one entry allowed per person.

We are also holding a second competition around Images of Research. Each year we invite guest judges to choose their favourites and, this year, we are delighted to announce that Dr Cathy Smith, Dean of Research & Knowledge Exchange and Lorna Jowett, Professor of Media and Culture, are going to choose their winner and runner up. The winners of both competitions will be announced at the UON Research Conference at Waterside on Tuesday 25th June.

Please find the IoR Brochure of entries below and the Voting Form here. Please note that only UON staff and students can vote. Good luck to all our entrants!