Researchers from the University of Canberra will have just three minutes to present their research projects at a live presentation tonight, as part of the global Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
Six of the University’s brightest minds qualified for the UC final, which is being held via a Facebook Live event at 7:30pm tonight, where they will have the opportunity to win up to $4,000 funding toward their research.
“The 3MT competition provides a unique opportunity for our post-graduate research candidates to present their thesis in an innovative and exciting format,” said Professor Leigh Sullivan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation.
“This international competition presents our PhD candidates with the considerable challenge of clearly and engagingly explaining their research in language suitable for a general audience, all within the space of three minutes.
“Ultimately communication of the potential impact of research is the first step towards the translation of that research into meaningful impact for society. Competitions such as 3MT provide our PhD candidates with ideal opportunities to further develop their communication skills by providing training in how to distil the essence of their research into clear and entertaining presentations.”
Presentation topics this year include hate speech on social media, how earth-related materials can impact forensic science, talent development in women’s cricket, and the experiences of female academics in Vietnam.
For more information, visit the UC 3MT webpage.
WHAT: University of Canberra 2021 Three Minute Thesis Competition finals
WHEN: 2 September 2021, 7:30pm
WHERE: Facebook Live