Additional Prizes

These prizes are linked to, and generously funded by, a Teaching Innovation Award regarding Public Engagement received by Dr Roger Newport, Professor Sandie Dann, Dr Vivien Chow, Dr Sian Williams, Anna Leather.

1. Local Community Award

This prize will be awarded for the Poster, Creative or Interactive exhibit that is judged to have the most relevance to the local Loughborough or London community.

Judging criteria will assess the extent to which the research presented has the potential to be beneficial for, and works with, the local community (Loughborough and surrounding villages; London campus target communities).

2. Accessibility and Inclusion Award

This prize will be awarded for the Poster, Creative or Interactive exhibit that is judged to be the most accessible and inclusive for a range of audiences. 

Judging criteria will assess the use of language, visual appearance (e.g. colour, contrast, font), and suitability for audiences from different backgrounds and those with different needs (e.g. sensory, physical, neuro), clarity and intuitiveness.

3. Public Engagement Award

This prize will be awarded for the best use of engaged research methodology involving members of the public (also including patients, schools, businesses, community groups etc.). This might be, for example, community or citizen science, focus groups, outreach, artist collaborations etc.

Judging criteria will assess the level and quality of two-way, mutually beneficial involvement between academics and non-academics in the research process.