Amidst more formal displays, showcasing the wealth of research at the Institute, attendees of Research Day were also asked to participate in a mirthful image competition
The ‘Images with Impact’ competition brings a lighter aspect to Research Day at SETU. It is open to all participants and judged by the audience. Researchers are invited to submit an image (photograph or otherwise) that captures something of meaning to them. The image can be inspiration for their thoughts, a trip they took for a project, or a visualisation arising directly from their research.
Submissions
In total, 19 submissions were made to the competition. Images appeared from all backgrounds, covering an array of subject matters, from scientific to artistic and some were… abstract! Each image captured a moment or a thing that was important to the researcher.
Some of those who submitted photographic entries chose to lend their editing and composition skills to create something of wonder. Should the primary focus of their research ever not continue to provide motivation, they would surely have a ‘plan B’ as budding photographers.
Winner
The winner of the competition was Deepak Shamvedi. His photograph of Dunguaire Castle, Co. Galway captured the attention of the passing spectators. Deepak provided some background to the subject of his image: “Situated in Galway Bay near Kinvara, Dunguaire castle (Irish: Dún Guaire) is thought to be one of the architecturally impressive and most photographed castles in Ireland. This 16th-century castle with its huge defensive wall and the 75-foot tower is surrounded by the placid sea which runs deep in the nearby land, making the whole view a scenic landscape.”
It’s great to see that the historic features of the Irish landscape continue to provide inspiration and capture the focus of those who have found a new home here. Their research may become the next set of artefacts – their imprint on history – for future generations to gain inspiration from.
Photo gallery
Please enjoy the slideshow below, containing all the submissions made to the competition this year. Perhaps tweet your favourite to @WIT_Research and tell us how you would have voted.
This article is the last of a series on Research Day 2017