The Graduate School’s 2026 Images of Research (IoR) is now open for ‘People’s Choice’ voting. This year we have a collection of 11 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, then choose your favourite two in the IoR 2026 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 (keep in mind that this is not an art/photography competition, so this is not the only criteria) 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 Wednesday 10th June at 12pm Please note that there is only one vote submission allowed per person, and voting is restricted to the UON community. 

We are also holding a second competition around Images of Research. Each year we invite guest judges to choose a winner. The winners of both competitions will be announced at the UON Annual Research Conference at Waterside on Wednesday 24th June.

Good luck to all our entrants!