Sources of images and media
When using these images please refer to our copyright guidance
Please also consult the guidance on the use of images for accessibility
| Name | Best for… | Example | Referencing</tdth | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servier Medical Art | Medical elements for diagrams / presentations |  |
Image source: Servier CC by 3.0 | Creative Commons licence – must link to licence in reference (see example in adjacent cell) |
| Medpix | Free open-access online database of medical images, teaching cases and clinical topics |  |
Image source: Medpix
Can be used free of charge for teaching purposes |
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| Clinical Key | Library of images and videos from Elsevier textbooks that can be downloaded as PPT slides |  |
You must keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices | Institutional log in
Downloaded images contain full reference |
| Imperial asset library | Library of images from Imperial labs, staff, events |  |
No reference required | Institutional log in
Good for generic shots of students in labs etc. |
| Complete Anatomy | Comprehensive, app-based anatomy resource. Interactive 3D models |  |
Must provide a reference | Available through Medicine Library homepage
Deep-links can be added to presentations / VLE. Can edit and annotate diagrams to create bespoke teaching content. |
| Visible Body – human anatomy atlas | 3D anatomy tool with ability to download screenshots |  |
Must provide a reference | Available through Medicine Library homepage
Screenshots can be taken from any angle so huge scope for capturing anatomical images |
| Shutterstock | Range of royalty-free images and videos | No reference required | Digital Learning Team has subscription – academic staff should get in touch with us, citing image ID number(s) for us to download | |
| JoVE: Science Education | Videos explaining fundamental scientific concepts | All videos are branded with logo | Institutional log in
Can embed in College materials Quizzes available |
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| JoVE Video Journal | Video journal articles | Must fill in form requesting permission to use content, but response is usually automatic | Institutional log in | |
| Osmosis | Videos explaining fundamental concepts of science and medicine | All videos are branded with logo | Institutional log in
Can embed in College materials Quizzes available |
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| Box of Broadcasts (BoB) | Archive of TV and radio programmes dating back to 1995 | Any embedded videos must always acknowledge the source and title of the programme and the ERA licensing scheme – see text under each video on BoB. | Institutional log in
Can embed in College materials |
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| Pond5 | Stock videos, music and motion graphics | No reference required | Digital Learning Team has limited number of credits – academic staff should get in touch with us, citing image ID number(s) for us to download
*Only available for BMB development |
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| BookWidgets | Creating interactive activities; list here | OK to use with the licence – contact the Digital Learning Team | Contact the Digital Learning Team for log-in details |
We will be updating this list as and when new things become available!
