3 Minute Thesis
An international competition for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students
The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) is an international competition run by the University of Queensland that challenges you to tell a succinct yet impactful story about your research.
Test your skills and learn how to cut through with your message in a time-poor world challenged by information overload.
Your task is to give a three-minute presentation summarising your research, and its value to society, in front of a non-specialist audience.
Preliminary competition heats are held within the University faculties. The winners of these heats will then compete in the University of Sydney final, where the University winner will be selected by a jury. The first-place winner of the University final will then compete at the national finals against winners from other universities.
Active PhD and Professional Doctorate (Research) candidates who have successfully passed their confirmation milestone can participate in 3MT competitions.
Students can apply for the competition through their faculty or school. Each University faculty and school has a nominated 3MT coordinator who is responsible for supporting student applications and managing the competition heats process. See below for the contact details of 3MT coordinators.
Venice Jureidini-Briozzo
venice.jureidini@sydney.edu.au
Ben Breeds
ben.breeds@sydney.edu.au
Sue Ng
sue.ng@sydney.edu.au
ADP Education Support team
adp.education-support@sydney.edu.au
Shauna Crick
shauna.crick@sydney.edu.au
Burcu Karlsson
burcu.karlsson@sydney.edu.au
Research Education Team (Diana Thai)
engineering.hdr@sydney.edu.a
Christine Le
science.hdrexperience@sydney.edu.au
Past winners of the University of Sydney finals