Annual Exhibition of Microscopy 2023
Quekex, the Club’s annual exhibition, will take place on Saturday 14th October 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, 363 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3BP.
In line with tradition we will offer a physical event alongside an online lecture programme, including exhibits, awards, lectures and the chance to gossip and catch up with fellow members.
Links to more information, entry forms, conditions for the Main Exhibition and for the four Awards sections will be found below.
The committee would like to thank members in advance for helping to uphold the traditions of the Club.
Main Exhibition
This year entries are welcome on any microscopical subject, entomology, diatoms, plant sections or equipment; whatever interests you, this is your chance to tell others about it.
We would particularly be interested to hear from any members who would like to contribute to a display of instruments by Zeiss.
• Entry conditions for the Main Exhibition 2023.
Eric Marson Award for Slide Preparation
Plant sections, insects, forams or rocks; whatever your area of interest, if you are able to mount your own slides this is your opportunity to show and inspire others.
• Entry form and conditions for the Eric Marson Award 2023
Barnard Award for Excellence in Photomicrography (Still Images)
For many members, taking photographs through the microscope is a passion. Many of the images that are submitted for the Barnard Award go on to be used in our outreach events to show the next generation of microscopists what can be achieved. As with last year you have the opportunity to enter under an artistic or technical category.
• Entry form and conditions for the Barnard Award (Stills) 2023
Barnard Award for Excellence in Photomicrography (Videos)
Perhaps you prefer the challenge of a moving specimen? If so, our video category could be the perfect opportunity to show us how to capture those images.
• Entry form and conditions for the Barnard Award (Videos) 2023
Quekett Art Award
If your microscopy, or even that of others inspires you in different ways the Quekett Art Award is for you. Any medium can be used paper, paint, digital skills, washing up liquid bottles, sticky back plastic, the world is your oyster. As long at it is inspired by microscopy your entry is welcome.
• Entry form and conditions for the Quekett Art Award 2023
Quekex Talks 2023
The Club is pleased to offer three presentations at Quekex 2023.
- “Forensic chemical microscopy and the fun of figuring things out” by Skip Palenik (Microtrace LLC)
[Wednesday 11th October 2023 – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m – only on
] - “Fluorescence microscopy and its use in the life sciences” by Nicola Lawrence (Cambridge University)
[Saturday 14th October 2023 at Potters Bar and on] - “Condenser-free differential quantitative phase contrast (dPC) microscopy – measuring refractive index using LEDs” by Dr Kevin Webb (Nottingham University)
[Saturday 14th October 2023 at Potters Bar and on]
Any non-members wishing to join these presentations are invited to contact the Honorary Secretary for details.