Student and Group Prize

The Printing and Graphics Science Group makes awards each year, if there are suitable applicants.

In addition, Student members of the Group are eligible for a Division Prize.

Printing and Graphics Science Group Student Presentation Prize
This prize is open to all research students currently undertaking work at a university in the UK or Ireland, leading to a PhD or Masters degree, who present their work at the annual Printing and Graphic Science Group Student Conference. The Group will award a prize of £50 for the best Student Presentation in each of two broad areas: Colour and Imaging Science, and Printing Technology.

2012 Prize
The winners of this years prize were: 

Print Technology Alexander Webb, Durham University, 'A Nanocomposite Printable Ink with Non-Linear Touch Sensitive Electrical Conductivity'

Colour and Imaging Science Anja Hamblyn, Swansea University, 'Fighting Visual Artefacts with Microcells in Flexography'


Printing and Graphics Science Group Prize
The award comprises a certificate and a prize of £300.

The Printing and Graphics Science Group of the Institute of Physics will present an annual prize to an individual or organisation that has contributed a significant theoretical or practical application of physics in the area of printing and graphics science.

The winner will be invited to present their work and receive their prize at the Group AGM towards the end of the year.

Submissions for the prize should explain the contribution for the non-specialist and its significance, in 4 A4 pages including figures. They should be sent to Leszek.Majewski@manchester.ac.uk.
Closing Date for the 2012 prize: 15 October 2012

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