2021 UQ 3MT Competition
This year celebrates the 14th year of the Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) at The University of Queensland (UQ).
In 2021 the UQ Three Minute Thesis Competition will be return to a live event program where suitable but will retain the video submission inclusion with judging based on the video. The Graduate School will continue to monitor, review, and implement measures associated with delivering 3MT as a COVID-19 safe event. Changes to any government regulations and safety measures may result in a decision to alter the 3MT event program to ensure compliance in the interest of public health.
3MT Information and Resources
Eligibility
Active PhD and Professional Doctorate (Research) candidates who have successfully passed their confirmation milestone (including candidates whose thesis is under submission) by the date of their first presentation are eligible to participate in 3MT competitions at all levels, including the Asia-Pacific 3MT competition. Graduates are not eligible.
Please note: MPhil and pre-confirmation PhD candidates who are active in program are still eligible to participate in the UQ 3MT competition up to Faculty/Institute finals but cannot advance to the UQ 3MT Final.
Resources for Competitors
Download the 2021 3MT Handbook for UQ HDR Students.
Download the PowerPoint slide - 3MT Identifying Details (Wide)
Information Session
Download the 2021 3MT Information Session for HDR Candidates PowerPoint slides.
- If you would like a copy of the session recording please email 3MT@uq.edu.au (UQ HDR candidates & staff only)
CDF Session
Click here to register to attend the Presenting for 3MT training session as part of the Career Development Framework.
Competitor Registration
To register as a competitor for the 2021 Three Minute Thesis Competition please complete this form. Your 3MT Event Coordinator will contact you to confirm your participation and provide additional details about your schools 3MT competition.
Resources for 3MT Organisers
- UQ School/Institute/Faculty Event Co-ordinators (3MT ORGANISERS ONLY) can access event materials and resources via the UQ Graduate School Sharepoint site
3MT School / Institute Competitions
To register as a competitor for the 2021 Three Minute Thesis Competition you will need to complete the registration form. Your 3MT Event Coordinator will contact you to confirm your participation and provide additional details about your schools 3MT competition. Please contact your School/Institute's HLO if you have any questions about participating in the 3MT.
Details of the 2021 School/Institute/Faculty heats for the UQ 3MT Competition are listed in the table below:
| School / Institute | Date | Time | Location | Other Event Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Water Management Centre (AWMC) | ||||
| Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology (AIBN) | Thurs 22 July | 12pm - 2pm | TBC | |
| Business School | ||||
| Centre for Advanced Imaging (CAI) | ||||
| Faculty of Medicine (Mater - MRI-UQ) | ||||
| Faculty of Medicine (North - UQCCR/SPH/OTHN/PCHN/RBWH) | ||||
| Faculty of Medicine - The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute | ||||
| Faculty of Medicine (South - SBMS/CHSR/CHRC) | ||||
| Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) | Voting from 12-25 July | Virtual event | Link to be provided shortly | |
| Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) | Thurs 24 June | 11am - 12pm | ||
| QLD Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation (QAAFI) | Wed 14 July | 10am - 12pm | TBC | |
| QLD Brain Institute (QBI) | Mon 19 July | 10am - 12pm | QBI Auditorium (lvl 7) | |
| School of Agriculture and Food Sciences (St Lucia / Gatton) | ||||
| School of Architecture | Tues 8 June | 10am - 12pm | 50-T203 | |
| School of Biological Sciences | ||||
| School of Chemical Engineering | ||||
| School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences | ||||
| School of Civil Engineering | ||||
| School of Communication and Arts | ||||
| School of Dentistry | ||||
| School of Earth and Environmental Sciences | ||||
| School of Economics | ||||
| School of Education | ||||
| School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | ||||
| School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry | ||||
| School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences | ||||
| School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE) | ||||
| School of Languages and Cultures | ||||
| School of Law | ||||
| School of Mathematics and Physics | ||||
| School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering | Fri 2 July | 1pm - 3pm | 07-222 | |
| School of Music | ||||
| School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work | ||||
| School of Pharmacy (+ QAEHS) | ||||
| School of Political Science and International Studies | Fri 4 June | 12pm - 1pm | ||
| School of Psychology | Wed 23 June | 10:30am - 12:30pm | TBC | |
| School of Social Science | ||||
| School of Veterinary Science (Gatton) | ||||
| Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) |
3MT Faculty / All Institute Finals
| Faculty / All Institute | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | |||
| Faculty of Business, Economics and Law | Fri 6 August | 2pm | Global Change Institute (#20) |
| Faculty of Science | |||
| Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences | |||
| Faculty of Medicine | |||
| Faculty of Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology | |||
| All Institutes |
Wildcard Competition - Wednesday 25 August
The 2021 UQ 3MT Wildcard Competition will be held in August and will bring together the People's Choice winners, representing each of UQ's 6 Faculties and Combined-Institute 3MT Final competitions. The winner of this event will advance to the UQ 3MT Final as the Wildcard entrant.
Wildcard 3MT Competition
Date: Wednesday 25 August 2021
Time: 1:45pm registration for a 2:00pm start, competition concludes at 3:00pm
Venue: The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia
UQ Final - Wednesday 15 September
The 2021 UQ 3MT Final will be held on Wednesday 15 September and will bring together the 8 finalists, representing each of UQ's 6 Faculties, the winner of the Combined-Institute competition and a Wildcard entrant.
UQ 3MT Final
Date: Wednesday 15 September 2021.
Time: 5:30pm registration for a 6pm start, competition concludes at 7:30pm
Venue: Customs House, Brisbane QLD 4000
UQ Final Livestream - The Red Room
The 2021 UQ 3MT Final Live Stream will be held on Wednesday 15 September and will provide HDR Candidates with the opportunity to view the UQ 3MT Final in real time in UQ's Red Room.
UQ 3MT Final Live Stream
Date: Wednesday 15 September 2021.
Time: 5:30pm registration for a 6pm start, competition concludes at 7:30pm
Venue: The Red Room, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia
Past UQ Finalists
Past UQ 3MT finalists can be viewed here.