Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Photography Competition

Connection, Belonging, and Diversity Through Photography

We are excited to announce an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Photography Competition for staff and students focused on racial and ethnic equality at Trinity.

The Trinity Race Equality Action Plan commits to enabling a university community that is inclusive and welcoming environment for all. This competition is an opportunity to contribute to our shared goal of providing a thriving and equitable campus and ensuring Trinity is a welcoming place in which all can belong.

As part of Trinity’s ongoing efforts to foster diverse voices and backgrounds we are seeking photography submissions which creatively represent the sense of belonging and connection, with a focus on racial and ethnic inclusion, that we want to support at Trinity.

Submissions will be open until 26th January 2026.

In line with the principles of positive action to encourage diversity, submissions are open to any staff or student who identifies with a racial and/or ethnic minority group.

Financial prizes will be awarded to the top five entries which best capture the essence of Trinity’s strategic mission to be a university which is enriched by diverse backgrounds and perspectives. All entries may be invited for inclusion in future visual displays at Trinity, including on-campus exhibitions and showcasing in select online and print media.

Who Can Enter?

We are inviting submissions from staff and students who personally identify with a racial and/or ethnic minority group, including undergraduate, postgraduate students and staff from all areas of Trinity. Entries should creatively reflect community life, co-creation, or inclusion at Trinity with a focus on elements of racial and ethnic inclusion. Entries could include people, places, or more abstract imagery, and must be taken on a Trinity campus or at a Trinity-related activity.

Competition Details

  • Deadline: 26th January 2026
  • Prizes: Prizes of up to €100 value will be awarded to the top five winning entries, which will be awarded at a ceremony in Semester 2 2026. All entries will be eligible to be considered for inclusion in a College-wide exhibition, and other suitable future showcasing opportunities including and future Trinity resources materials.

How to Enter

How to submit: Submission Form (you will need to log into your Gmail account to upload files)

Format: Digital photo, up to 5MB, JPG or PNG

Title: Give your photo a title (the story or idea behind your photo)

Criteria: 

  • Maximum of 3 photos per person
  • High-resolution images suitable for printing and display (minimum 300 DPI, 3000 x 4000 pixels)
  • Original content only, no stock images or existing online photos, no AI-generated images
  • In line with GDPR policies, photos which include identifiable individuals or close-up shots of people’s faces, may require additional consent to be used. We recommend advising participants of this at the time, and they may be required to complete consent forms prior to judging.
  • The photo must directly relate to the competition's theme of racial and ethnic inclusion at Trinity; this can be in a creative or literal context

Judging

All eligible submissions will be reviewed by a panel coordinated by the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED) Office. Photos will be considered based on their effective communication of the competition’s theme, their originality, emotional impact, and representation of the Trinity experience.

All decisions of the EDI Office and the judging panel in relation to the competition criteria, judging, and operations are final.

Creation Prompts

As a starting point for your photographs, you can consider:

  • What does a diverse Trinity campus look like in 2026 and beyond?
  • How do we create real community at Trinity?
  • What is a moment at Trinity that communicates our racial and ethnic diversity to you?
  • What is a cultural event on campus that resonates with your identity and experience?
  • When at Trinity have you felt seen?

You might explore questions like:

  • What does it feel like to belong?
  • When do you feel most included or seen?
  • What does diversity look like in your community?
  • Who or what helps you feel accepted or safe?
  • How do you or others create inclusive spaces? 

We hope you’ll take part and share your perspective on what means to you and join us in celebrating our thriving community through your unique lens!