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Department of Computer Science and Technology

 

The annual Computer Science photography competition is now open. Please send us your photos capturing the world of computer science.

Perhaps you've taken some striking photos of your work? (Like Jan Blumenkamp's photo of researchers working on the 'Minicar' project in the Prorok Lab, right.) 

Maybe you want to show us the fellow students or team you work with? (Like Emma Rocheteau's image of an Oxbridge BrainHack event, below right.)

Or perhaps you can offer us an unusual view of your research environment? (As Sergei Skorobogatov did last year when he submitted his picture of the skeleton staff conducting hardware security research during lockown!) 

If so, we'd love to see your pictures. The competition is open to all Department students, staff and alumni.

We're offering the following prizes for the best pictures: 

  • 1st prize - £150
  • 2nd prize - £100
  • 3rd prize - £50

Emma Rocheteau and students at Oxbridge BrainHack eventThe deadline for entries is Tuesday 25 January 2022.

What can my image(s) be of?

We're interested in anything and everything to do with computer science, such as:

  • close-ups of your work
  • group or team photos - we like pictures that put a human face on the Department and the work carried out here
  • projects (including photos of you or others working on a project)
  • robots
  • the Lab
  • a different research environment
  • computer simulation
  • lecture theatre

...or anything else that shows computer science! Need more ideas? See last year's winning photos here.

How can I enter?

Please email your photos to photo-competition@cst.cam.ac.uk. You may need to send one photo per email due to size limits.

The entrant must also provide a description of the photo, detailing what it shows, giving the story behind the image, and who's involved.

Please note: if your photo features other people, please check with them and confirm in your email submission that they have agreed to their photo being used for this competition.

What kind of photos can I send in?

Images can be taken with a phone or a camera, but please send images with as high a resolution as possible.

How many photos can I submit?

Each entrant can submit up to 12 photos to the competition.

What do I need to know?

  • The winners agree to the use of their name and competition entry on the Department of Computer Science and Technology website and social media channels. Any personal data relating to the winners or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with the University of Cambridge privacy policy and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
  • Please note that you still own the copyright of any images you submit.
  • By submitting an image to the competition, you give the Department of Computer Science and Technology permission to use the submission in print and digital formats, such as on the website and social media channels.
  • Any images used by the Department will be appropriately credited.
  • If the photo features other people, you must have their permission for it to be used for this purpose.
  • The Department reserves the right not to award a prize or prizes if insufficient entries are received.
  • Prizes may be awarded in the form of retail vouchers.

Thank you for your entry.  We look forward to seeing your photos!