Take part in the national Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition
10 Mar 2021
Postgraduate researchers are invited to present a compelling spoken presentation on their research topic and its significance in just three minutes using only one static PowerPoint slide
In the UK, the 3MT national competition final is hosted by Vitae. Individual UK universities run their own competitions and put forward one winner per participating institution for the national finals. The University of Manchester winner will be announced on Wednesday, 16 June 2021.
Why take part?
3MT develops academic, presentation, and research communication skills and supports the development to effectively explain research in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.
Hear from some of our previous winners:
- It's only three minutes - Melissa Keogh
- Why I took part in 3MT - Victoria Cronin
- The Three Minute Thesis Challenge - Kirsty McIntyre
Exclusive training
Entrants will be offered tips and training for delivery skills to help with your 3MT presentation, including looking at body language, emotional projection and auctioning and techniques for dealing with nerves.
Additionally the finalists will be invited to submit their videos to gain specialist personal feedback and tips for improving their presentation.
Prizes:
- Winner - £250
- Second prize - £150
- Third prize - £100
*Please note prizes will be paid in the form of vouchers.
Eligibility
Open to all active second and final year PhD candidates (including candidates in their submission pending period or whose thesis is under examination) by the date of the 3MT first submission deadline, 14 April 2021.
How to take part:
- Complete the registration form by Friday, 26 March
- Sign up for 3MT online training session on 24 March, details will be sent to those who have registered
- Create your presentation slide and film your presentation
- Submit your final 3MT presentation by 14 April
Full details on how to prepare and submit your presentation will be sent to you following completion of the registration form.