Commons:Wiki Science 2025 in Ireland
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Wiki Science is an international photographic competition to promote science around the world through Wikimedia projects (mainly Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons). Wikimedia Community Ireland is calling upon amateur, professional, and aspiring photographers with a love of science to take photos and upload them to Wikimedia Commons. Photos are welcome of scientists, research subjects, and the research process.
We want you to upload your photos of Science in Ireland between 1 November - 15 December. Find a list of eligible subject matter here or upload directly to commons here!
Make sure to enter your email address on your Wikimedia profile otherwise we may not have a way to contact you if you win one of the prizes.
About
Photos are welcome of scientists, research subjects and the research process.
It is expected that the picture is sharp, the colours are in the correct tone and the image is exposed and framed correctly. Due to the scientific nature of the project providing accurate image information is essential. The description provided could answer such questions as: "Who is there in the picture? How is the photo taken? Where is the photo taken? What should you pay attention to?"
For images, the original size and .JPG format are preferred (.ogg video files, .png files, etc.). All submitted photos will be under a Creative Commons licence, CC BY 4.0. International competition rules are listed here.
In the competition there are seven distinct categories: people in science, microscopy images, non-photographic media, image sets, wildlife and nature, astronomy, and a general category. For the Irish competition, we have an additional prize awarded for an image representing Women in STEM.
To participate you will need a Wikimedia account, you can create an account here. Be sure to add your email address so that we can contact you when you win!
2023 winners
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Microscopy winner by: Gthuery -
Microscopy runner up by: KarlGaff -
Nature and Wildlife winner by: Paddynaramore -
Nature and Wildlife runner up by:Olliebailie -
Astronomy winner by: Anthony's astro -
Astronomy runner up by: Anthony's astro
Awards
First Place: 75 Second Place: 50 Third Place: 25
- Prizes are awarded in the form of One4all or Amazon voucher.
Jury
- Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Research Society, Research Ireland
- Mark “the Science Guy”, Head of Science & Sport – Explorium, Education Entrepreneur, Creative Director, Educational Presenter and Producer, Scientist, Broadcaster and STEM Engagement expert
- Shakeela Singh, Education and Public Engagement Project Officer, Research Ireland and Science Week Ireland
Contact
Questions related to the participation in the photo contest can be submitted to this page's talk page or by contacting us directly at info@wikimedia.ie