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The 15th European Microscopy Congress
Manchester Central, United Kingdom
was held on 16th -
© Royal Microscopical Society 2012
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International Micrograph Competition
Entry for the Royal Microscopical Society’s biennial International Micrograph Competition
has now closed and short-
This highly respected event will culminate with the winners being announced at emc2012,
with the short-
As always, there are stunning prizes on offer, and the companies that donate them can be very imaginative. In 2010, one lucky winner received a diamond!
You could win one of the following prizes;
£100 Cash
iPod Nano
iPad
Compact Digital Camera with Carl Zeiss lens
Portable Hard Drive
“This competition goes from strength to strength,” says Dr John Hutchison, a former President of the Society and a regular judge. “We receive entries from all over the world, and the standard is very, very high. It is a great opportunity for microscopists to showcase their skills and their work, and it provides an outlet for those that can capture the breathtaking and engaging beauty of the microscopical world.”
The winning images will appear in high-
“This competition goes way beyond 'coffee table' pictures and this makes it special,”
adds Professor Chris Hawes, another former President of the Society and previous
competition judge. “We look for images that have a scientific quality as well as
outstanding aesthetic appeal. This provides us with truly eye-
The competition has four categories; Electron Microscopy -
