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In Pictures: Swansea Uni's Research as Art 2017 winners

News imageRuth Callaway Bioblocks: building for natureRuth Callaway
Fifteen images and the stories behind them – such as how a barn owl’s pellets reveal which animals it has eaten, how data can save lives and how Barbie breaks free – have been revealed as the winners of Swansea University's 2017 Research as Art competition. The entrants had to convey their research in a striking image. The overall winner was "Bioblocks: building for nature" by Ruth Callaway of the College of Science.
News imageEmmanuel Péan Beauty in failureEmmanuel Péan
The Award for Imagination was given to Emmanuel Péan from the College of Engineering for his piece "Beauty in failure".
News imageMelissanthi Sommers-Kontoleon Barn owl pellet contentsMelissanthi Sommers-Kontoleon
"Barn owl pellet contents" by Melissanthi Sommers-Kontoleon, College of Science, was given the Award for Connection with the Natural World.
News imageSyd Howells The master musicians of JoujoukaSyd Howells
The Award for Illumination was given to Syd Howells, of The Egypt Centre, for his piece "The master musicians of Joujouka".
News imageSimon Robinson Hiding in plain sight: devices that blend into their surroundingsSimon Robinson
"Hiding in plain sight: devices that blend into their surroundings" by Simon Robinson, College of Science, won the Award for Inspiration.
News imageClaudio Fuentes Grünewald Natural colours from the sea for a natural lifestyleClaudio Fuentes Grünewald
"Natural colours from the sea for a natural lifestyle" by Claudio Fuentes Grünewald from the College of Science was Highly Commended.
News imageAmy Jenkins The feeling of memoriesAmy Jenkins
Amy Jenkins' piece "The feeling of memories" was Highly Commended. Ms Jenkins is from the College of Human and Health Sciences.
News imageElizabeth Evans Banality from familiarityElizabeth Evans
Highly Commended - "Banality from familiarity" by Elizabeth Evans from the College of Engineering.
News imageKatrina Pritchard Barbie breaks free?Katrina Pritchard
"Barbie breaks free?" by Katrina Pritchard, School of Management, was Highly Commended.
News imageJay Doyle I, Human: the moral dimension of medical device designJay Doyle
Highly Commended was given to "I, Human: the moral dimension of medical device design" by Jay Doyle, College of Science.
News imageMandy Lane/Kirsti Bohata Iron on the dress: redressing the story of Amy DillwynMandy Lane/Kirsti Bohata
"Iron on the dress: redressing the story of Amy Dillwyn" earned sculptor Mandy Lane and researcher Kirsti Bohata, College of Arts and Humanities, Highly Commended.
News imageAnn John #Data saves lives : how do feelings become numbers?Ann John
Highly Commended - "#Data saves lives : how do feelings become numbers?" by Ann John from Swansea University Medical School.
News imageLowri Davies Like gold dust: how to deliver essential medicines for all?Lowri Davies
Another Highly Commended entry was "Like gold dust: how to deliver essential medicines for all?" by the College of Law and Criminology's Lowri Davies.
News imageTimothy Neate Mirror trees: programmable liquid metal spreading tree structuresTimothy Neate
Timothy Neate, from the College of Science, entered his piece "Mirror trees: programmable liquid metal spreading tree structures" which was Highly Commended.
News imageAlexandros Alampounti AberrationAlexandros Alampounti
"Aberration" by Alexandros Alampounti, College of Science, was Highly Commended.