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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Picture Competition Winners Announced

Tuesday, 25 March, 2025

3 photos are framed on a wall with a caption under each

The School of Psychology at University College Dublin recently held an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Picture Competition, inviting students to capture how the School fosters a culture of EDI. We launched this competition to encourage students to express, through photography, what EDI means to them and how they see it reflected in our environments. The entries were both creative and inspiring. We are delighted to announce the winners: Emilie Boostrom secured first place with her stunning image, Beauty in the Sky, while Lynn Kelly took second place with It's Not Always Pretty. Hafsa Adnan claimed third place with Sunset of Inclusion. The winning photographs are proudly displayed in the School of Psychology, Neman Building (opposite E114 Lab).

We celebrate the students’ creative perspectives and hope the exhibition sparks an important conversation about inclusivity and belonging. We are keen to hear from you on the impact this important initiative might have had. Please use this link to share your views and perspectives: (opens in a new window)https://forms.gle/VsE5mRDMFP3Ey1PV9

A vibrant city street at sunset with pink and purple clouds. Buildings line the street, including a restaurant with a Zizzi sign. A digital clock on a building displays 18:59. Trees and a bird silhouetted against the colorful sky.

Beauty in the sky - Emilie Boostrom
This photo taken in Dublin City centre, shows the magnificent beauty of the sky. Although the color is not what is usually expected at look like, we can appreciate the beauty it holds. Similarly, every person on this earth has a unique beauty that no one can dispise and this shows the importance of embracing our differences.

A cluttered room with clothes, cables, shopping bags, and various items scattered on the floor. A small table is piled with beauty products, a hairdryer, and makeup. A mirror leans against the wall amidst the mess.

It’s not always pretty - Lynn Kelly
I wanted to show the reality that’s not often shown of living with a chronic disability and how it often looks like this. It’s not pretty nor nice to look at but it’s the reality for so many students with disabilities.

Sunset over a hazy silhouette of a cityscape with a pink and orange sky, scattered clouds, and a few birds flying.

Sunset of inclusion - Hafsa Adnan
The serene sunset over the diverse landscape of boats and buildings symbolizes harmony and inclusion. Just as the sun lights equally across the sky. The blending of hues reminding of the interconnectedness of individuals with different perspectives, fostering unity in diversity.

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