3 Minute Thesis Competition

IBMM-24 is pleased to launch the very first edition of its 3 Minute Thesis competition. This special event gives PhD candidates the opportunity to present their research and its wider significance in just three minutes, using clear and engaging language for a non-specialist audience.

Originally developed at the University of Queensland, the Three Minute Thesis 3MT competition celebrates excellent research communication by challenging doctoral researchers to explain complex work in a concise, accessible, and compelling way.

The competition will take place during a dedicated session on Wednesday 24 June. Presentations will be evaluated by a jury of experts as well as by the audience.

You can watch an example of a 3MT presentation .

Who can participate?

The competition is open to participants who:

• Are currently enrolled in a PhD programme
• Are attending IBMM-24

Competition rules

• Each participant may use one single static slide.
• The slide must be shown from the beginning of the presentation.
• No additional electronic media or props are allowed.
• Presentations must consist of spoken word only.
• Timing starts as soon as the presenter begins through movement or speech.
• Each presentation is strictly limited to 3 minutes.
• Presenters who exceed the time limit will be disqualified.
• The decision of the judging panel is final.

Our winners

Professional jury award: Rikkie Joris, KU Leuven, Belgium

Public award: Rikkie Joris, KU Leuven, Belgium

Runner-up in public award: Rishvana Parveen, UPES Dehradun, India

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