As part of its ongoing centenary celebrations, the University is running a competition for all current staff and students to produce a piece of art that represents the University's 'Great past - greater future'.

The winning entry will be displayed on a banner on the outside of the Physics Building on Tyndall Avenue throughout 2009 and will be seen by thousands of people during the course of the year.

The competition opened on 10 March and the closing date for entries is midday on Friday 17 April. The winner will be announced in early May.

The chosen artwork will go on display in May, in time for the 100th anniversary of Charter Day on 24 May, the day 100 years ago when the University received its Royal Charter to grant degrees.

The winner and a guest will receive a prize of a free flight in the University of Bristol balloon, courtesy of BUHABS, the University's balloon society.

For details on how to enter the competition, please visit the banner competition page for details.