#Biofilmcreate: Open Innovation Hub Wins Photography Awards

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Left- 1st place “Biofilm River” by Jontana Allkja. Right-2nd place “Connectivity and co-existence in mixed biofilm”
Left- 1st place “Biofilm River”. Right-2nd place “Connectivity and co-existence in mixed biofilm”

In November 2024, during biofilm week, the National Biofilm Innovation Centre (NBIC) announced the winners of its annual #biofilmcreate competition. Open innovation hub members Jontana Allkja and Amy Foo Guest were awarded 1st and 2nd place prizes in the photography competition.

The first #BiofilmCreate competition was held in 2021 as part of the #BiofilmAware campaign, which works to raise awareness of NBIC and its research, and the many societal and economic impacts of biofilms. The competition has two categories: photography and art and is a great opportunity for members of the public, budding artists and photographers to explore biofilms in their everyday environments and is also a chance for scientists to look at creative ways of showcasing their cutting-edge research.

You can see their entries alongside other winners on the NBIC image gallery!