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

Further guidance

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

Further guidance

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 Complete Anatomy screen shot 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

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

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

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

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!

Further guidance