Research Canvas Competition 2023

RESEARCH CANVAS COMPETITION
2023
Theme: Innovating Solutions for the Community

In the spirit of improving scientific communication skills and to create a platform for community-based research, UTM Library and Springer Nature, are thrilled to invite all students to participate in the 6th UTM Research Canvas Competition 2023 starting from 22nd May 2023 until 27th August 2023.

Research Canvas Competition is a multidisciplinary competition that invites participants to share their research and ideas through inspirational designs, illustrations, and graphic elements. The goal of the canvas is that; it can be easily understood by all walks of life just by looking at the canvas without any presenter being present. The canvas can be created with the help of graphics tools.

This year we would love the participants to share their research and ideas relating to:

at least two (2) of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals in their canvas. At its heart, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forest.
include in the canvas at least two (2) articles review from Springer Nature publication.

Read more on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) here – https://sdgs.un.org/goals

The ten earliest submissions will receive a He & She Coffee voucher

STAND A CHANCE TO WIN ATTRACTIVE PRIZES!

Grand Prize (Laptop with accessories)
Second Prize (Tab)
Third Prize (Monitor)
&
7 Consolation Prizes

For more details, please contact:
Haliza Zainal
libsupport@utm.my
07-553 0529

IMPORTANT DATES:
22nd May 2023 : Research Canvas Competition OPEN
27th August 2023 : Research Canvas Competition CLOSED

Announcement of Winners will be UPDATED SOON

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What is Research Canvas?

Research Canvas Competition is a multidisciplinary competition that invites participants to share their research and ideas through inspirational designs, illustrations, and graphic elements. The goal of the canvas is that; it can be easily understood by all walks of life just by looking at the canvas without any presenter being present. The canvas can be created with the help of computers, cameras, or other devices.

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What Should I Highlight in My Research Canvas?

Your Research Canvas MUST include the followings:

The key challenge(s) you are attempting to solve
The key message(s) of your research
The propose solutions/ findings of your research
The relation of your research to at least two (2) of the 17 UNSDGs
The relation of your research to at least two (2) articles review from Springer Nature publication

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Your Research Canvas must be concise and attractive to translate your research with:

Short and interesting TITLE
Effective use of graphics, colour and font
Consistent and clean layout
Clear and to the point text

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Who are Qualified to Join?

UTM undergraduate students with active final year projects
UTM postgraduate students (Masters & PhD) who are currently conducting their research

How to Submit?

Submit your printed B2 size Research Canvas LATEST by
4.00pm, 27th August 2023 (Monday) to:

Research Section
UTM Library (Perpustakaan Sultanah Zanariah Building)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
81310 Skudai, Johor

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Participation is on an individual basis. Only one entry per person. Any individual submitting more than one entry will be disqualified.

2. Research Canvas Competition is a multidisciplinary competition that invites participants to share their research and ideas through inspirational designs, illustrations, and graphic elements.

3. The goal of the canvas is that; it can be easily understood by all walks of life just by looking at the canvas without any presenter being present.

4. The canvas can be created with the help of graphics tools.

5. Research Canvas MUST highlight:
• the key challenge(s) you are attempting to solve
• the key message(s) of your research
• the propose solutions/findings of your research
• the relation of your research to at least two (2) of the 17 UNSDGs of your choice
• the relation of your research to at least two (2) articles review from Springer Nature publication

6. The Research Canvas MUST be concise and attractive with:
• short and interesting TITLE
• effective use of graphics, colour and fonts
• consistent and clean layout
• clear and to the point text

7. The canvas must be printed on B2 (50cm x 70.7cm) size poster.

8. Submit your Research Canvas LATEST by 4.00pm, 27th August 2023 (Monday) to:
Research Section
UTM Library (Perpustakaan Sultanah Zanariah Building)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
81310 Skudai, Johor

9. Once submitted, the Research Canvas will be the property of the organiser and the organiser has the right to publish or reprint in all kinds of publication for promotion or others.

10. An independent panel of judges will evaluate the submissions based on the criteria below:
• ease of understanding and clarity of messages being portrayed by the overall research
• comparing the semantics of understanding with the original research description submitted is important
• the originality, creativity, and uniqueness of the design, as well as its ability to catch the eye, are important factors to consider.

11. The judges’ decisions are FINAL

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