Virtual Three Minute Thesis
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) looks a little different this year due. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 3MT in 2020 involves pre-recorded presentations, rather than live presentations in front of an audience, as was the format in the previous years. Please note: competitors *will not* be judged on video/ recording quality or editing capabilities (optional inclusions). Judging will focus on the presentation, ability to communicate research to a non-specialist audience, and 3MT PowerPoint slide.
Competitors have 3 minutes to effectively explain their research in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. The 3MT competition cultivates students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills. See https://threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au/watch-3mt for examples of previous winners.
For the CDU competition, the prizes are:
- Winner $1500 research grant
- Runner Up $1000 research grant
- Viewer’s Choice $500 research grant
The CDU winner will be invited to submit an entry in the 2020 Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT Final. They have the option to either submit their current presentation or rerecord and submit a new presentation. Prizes for the Asia Pacific competition include research travel grants between $1000 and $5000.
Visualise your Thesis
Visualise your Thesis is an international competition for graduate researchers, created by the University of Melbourne. Entry is open to currently-enrolled PhD and Master by Research candidates who are active and attending. It is suitable for all disciplines and for students at any stage of their candidature.
Competitors present their projects in a 60-second, eye-catching, audio-visual digital display. Using a pre-supplied template, they are tasked with developing a striking e-poster presentation that succinctly describes their research, and its potential benefits, to a non-specialist audience.
For the CDU competition, the prizes are:
- Winner $1500 research grant
- Runner Up $1000 research grant
- Viewer’s Choice $500 research grant
The winning entry (first place) will represent Charles Darwin University in the 2020 Visualise Your Thesis International Competition, which will be held online. Check the international competition website for prize details (https://research.unimelb.edu.au/visualiseyourthesis)