How Are Entries Assessed? 

Entries undergo an initial quality and suitability check, followed by a shortlisting process based on these criteria: 

• Does the image engage and spark curiosity about the research? 

• Does the abstract effectively convey the research story to a non-specialist audience? 

• Does the combination of image and abstract communicate the research's beneficial impact? 

Shortlisted entries are included in the public exhibition and evaluated by a judging panel of academic and professional experts from diverse disciplines. The panel is refreshed annually, and entries are anonymised to ensure fairness. Winners in each category are announced at the exhibition launch. 

Award Categories: 

• Category Winners: Judging panel selects one winner per category. 

• People’s Choice Award: Public voting determines the favourite overall image during the exhibition tour. 

• Student Winner: Best postgraduate student entry, chosen by the panel.