Three-minute thesis
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a competition established by the University of Queensland in 2008 that has since spread to more than 600 universities across the world.
Could you explain your thesis in 180 seconds?
Doctoral students are challenged to condense their research into a talk of three minutes or less that is engaging, inspiring and entertaining for a non-specialist audience.
One static PowerPoint slide, no other resources or props, and a three-minute countdown timer.
Visit the official 3MT website to learn more about the competition history and rules, gain valuable preparation tips, and check out videos.
The Three Minute Thesis competition celebrates the amazing research conducted by Postgraduate Researchers at Surrey.
PGRs from all faculties who have passed their confirmation milestone are invited to submit a three-minute video.
This professional research communication competition – originally founded by the University of Queensland – cultivates PGRs’ academic, presentation, and professional communication skills. Along with the opportunity to win prizes, it is an opportunity to raise the profile of your research and boost your career.
Additionally, you can use your 3MT® video:
- On LinkedIn for professional networks and prospective employers to see.
- On other social media (e.g. Twitter, TikTok, Instagram) as a means of communicating your research to your wider networks.
Watch a Three Minute Thesis
