I. Categories
Submissions may fall under one or more of the following themes:
・Research Light: Lab scenes, instrument glow, microstructures, data visualization—the visual language of materials science.
・Natural Light: Landscapes, seasonal shifts, and outdoor scenes on or off campus.
・Humanistic Light: Research life, classroom moments, and everyday interactions among faculty and students.
・Spring Festival Light: Lunar New Year traditions, hometown scenes, and moments of gathering with family.
II. Submission Guidelines
・Format: Single photos or series (up to 5 images per series, numbered). JPG or PNG, min. 2MB per file.
・Equipment: Any—phone, digital camera, or professional gear.
・Editing: Basic adjustments (color, crop, noise reduction) allowed. No altering core content or authenticity.
・Originality: All entries must be original. AI-generated or AI-assisted work is not permitted.
III. How to submit:
Send to 2501111404@stu.pku.edu.cn with the subject line:
[Name]-[Student/Staff ID]-[Theme Category](e.g., Zhang San-2501212777-Research Light)
Attach your image(s) using the same naming format.
For series, zip the folder with the same name.
In the email body, include:
・Title (≤10 words)
・Brief description (≤50 words)
・Contact information
Deadline: March 1, 2026, 11:59 PM. Late submissions will not be considered.
WeChat Group: Scan the QR code to join the contest group for updates.
VI. Selection Process
Initial Review: A panel of faculty and graduate student representatives will screen entries for relevance, originality, and content compliance.
Online Exhibition: Shortlisted works will be displayed on the school’s official WeChat channel by category, with public voting.
Final Selection: Winners will be determined by a weighted combination of panel review and public votes.
Prizes
Prize |
Quantity |
Award |
First Prize |
1 |
CCD camera |
Second Prize |
3 |
Film camera |
Third Prize |
6 |
PKU crossbody bag |
Participation |
– |
PKU postcard / bookmark |
V. Terms & Conditions
・Entries must be original. Use of AI generation tools (text-to-image, etc.) is strictly prohibited.
・Submission grants the organizer rights to use the work for non-commercial purposes, including exhibition, promotion, and campus publications, with proper credit.
・Votes must be genuine; fraudulent voting will result in disqualification.
・Entries will not be returned. Please retain original files.
・Participants are responsible for any costs incurred.
・The organizer reserves the right of final interpretation.
Questions? Contact the contest group via WeChat.
We look forward to your entries.
