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Winners announced in two age group categories, 11-15 and 16-19, and four theme categories, People, Places, Things and Moving Image.
Event photography: Denisa Ilie
Beyond the Frame is an international photography competition open to students in Secondary or Further Education (ages 11-19). This is the competition’s sixth year, and saw an incredible level of participation. 650 entries from 176 schools in 26 different countries were narrowed down to just 50 shortlisted candidates.
All three judges were overwhelmed by the quality of work on display, and were hard-pushed to select just six winners. All shortlisted candidates and their work can be seen on the Beyond the Frame website
Both age group winners were awarded with a EOS M50 Mark II camera, courtesy of event sponsor Canon. ‘People’, ‘Places’, ‘Things’ and Moving Image winners received a prize selected by the judge of each category.
Winners were announced at a ceremony held at Norwich University of the Arts, to which all shortlisted photographers were invited. Judges Clive Booth and Cat Gundry-Beck introduced some of their work and practice, before they were joined by BA (Hons) Photography Course Leader James Smith, and Norwich Photography graduate Jason Stirland for a discussion on the future of photography.
“The standard of work on show was incredible and produced such a diverse range of images. The sense of play and experimentation was unbelievable, with people finding influences from so many different places.”
Evie Martin – Maiden Erlegh School
Anzelika Jermosina – City College Norwich
Ella Martin – King’s Ely
Emily-May Stephenson – South Staffordshire College
Danny Hillier – Suffolk One
Agatha McSorley – Maiden Erlegh School
Alumni •
Toby Hills, Senior Technician – Immersive & Virtual Production at Norwich University of the Arts, has been named Best Newcomer and awarded a prestigious Papin Prize during the UK Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS) 2025 held this week.
Read more about Toby Hills Wins Prestigious Papin Prize at HETS 2025
Alumni •
Norwich University of the Arts is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Ben Stopher as its next Vice-Chancellor.
Read more about Professor Ben Stopher appointed next Vice-Chancellor
BA Animation •
This summer saw the launch of the University’s new Sustainability Awards, alongside nominations for Norwich students for a range of high-profile industry awards.
Read more about Celebrating award-winning student work at our Undergrad Festival – and beyond
BA Graphic Communication •
Norwich students were awarded a total of five pencils at this year’s D&AD New Blood Awards, which showcase recent graduate work across design, advertising and craft.
Read more about Norwich students win at D&AD New Blood Awards 2025
International •
Gresham Global will act as the University’s official representative in India, widening access to world-class creative education.
Institution •
Dr Ellie Nixon and Dr Kirk Woolford have been recognised for their significant contributions to knowledge and high levels of academic achievement.
Read more about Norwich University of the Arts recognises two new professors
Alumni •
Richard Bracewell, Lecturer for BA (Hons) Film and Moving Image Production, worked with Norwich students and graduates to produce the Fens-based comedy.
Read more about Norwich lecturer celebrates world premiere of new film Chicken Town
Alumni •
Norwich University of the Arts has been ranked among the UK's top two specialist creative arts universities — and the highest outside London — in the 2026 edition of The Complete University Guide
Read more about Norwich University of the Arts moves up 25 places in The Complete University Guide
East Gallery •
We are delighted to offer two opportunities to join the University as an East Gallery Fellow – Creative Practice, for twelve months from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026
Institution •
The UK games industry is now worth a staggering £7.82 billion, with East Anglia poised to become the next major growth cluster
Research •
Norwich University of the Arts presents a series of live performances and immersive video installations as part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival.
Read more about Norwich University of the Arts at Norfolk and Norwich Festival
Winners announced in two age categories 11-15 and 16-19, and two theme categories ‘Responsible Production and Consumption’ and ‘Gender Equality’.
Institution •
Norwich University of the Arts is making a bold and exciting move toward a more sustainable future.
Read more about The big switch on: Norwich University of the Arts powers up with solar energy
BA (Hons) Illustration •
Gabriella discusses how her creative practice and wider University experience has helped to manage and communicate topics around mental health.
Read more about In conversation with Gabriella Mason, BA (Hons) Illustration
Research •
Norwich University of the Arts recently hosted a collaborative event showcasing projects funded by AHRC's Creative Research Capability fund, at its cutting-edge Immersive Visualisation and Simulation Lab (IVSL).
Research •
A groundbreaking new exhibition, Shape Shift: Reflections on Art in Mental Health Settings, created in partnership with Norwich University of the Arts, will open at The Fitzrovia Chapel on Thursday, 13 March 2025.
Read more about Shape Shift: Reflections on Art in Mental Health Settings
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