2022 UQ 3MT Competition
2022 celebrates the 15th year of the Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) at The University of Queensland (UQ).
3MT is excited to announce that the 2022 UQ Three Minute Thesis Competition will return to a live in-person event program at all levels of the competition.
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.
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2022 UQ Key Dates
- NOW - Keep in touch - Like 3MT on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
- NOW - UQ Competitor Registration opens
- Thursday 10 March - 3MT Information Session for HDR Candidates.
- Monday 14 March - Presenting for the 3MT - 10am [CDF - Zoom]
- May - July - All School/Institute/Faculty 3MT Competitions held
- Thursday 25 August - Wildcard 3MT Competition
- Wednesday 14 September - UQ 3MT Final + Red Room Live Stream Viewing Party
- Wednesday 19 October - Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT Final
School / Institute 3MT Competitions
To register as a competitor for the 2022 UQ Three Minute Thesis Competition you will need to complete the Competitor 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.
The School/Institute/Faculty heats for the 2022 UQ 3MT Competition are listed below:
School / Institute | Date | Time | Location | Event Information |
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Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB) | Tuesday 5 July | 1pm | Room T105 - Learning Theatre Hawken Engineering Building (50) | |
Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology (AIBN) | Tuesday 21 June | 10:30am - 12:00pm | AIBN Seminar Room (L1) AIBN (75) | |
Business School | Tuesday 7 June | 9:30am - 11:30am | Abel Smith Lecture Theatre | |
Centre for Advanced Imaging (CAI) | Tuesday 26 July | 9:30am | Seminar Room (L2) CAI Building (57) | |
Faculty of Medicine (Mater - MRI-UQ) | Wednesday 15 June | 2pm - 3:15pm | TRI Auditorium | Watch - Zoom Link |
Faculty of Medicine (North - UQCCR/SPH/OTHN/PCHN/RBWH) | Monday 20 June | 12pm - 2pm | Room 0883-4401- Learning Theatre Oral Health Centre | Watch - Zoom Link |
Faculty of Medicine - Diamantina Institute / TRI | Monday 20 June | 9am - 11am | TRI Auditorium | Watch - Zoom Link |
Faculty of Medicine (South - SBMS/CHSR/CHRC) | Wednesday 22 June | 12pm - 2pm | Room 360 - Learning Theatre Physiology Building (63) | Watch - Zoom Link |
Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) | Tuesday 7 June | 9am - 10:30am | Room N201 - Learning Theatre Hawken Engineering Building (50) | |
Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) | Wednesday 20 July | 1pm - 4pm | Room E302 - Learning Lecture Room, Forgan Smith (1) | HASS 3MT Faculty Heats 2022 |
QLD Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation (QAAFI) | Monday 6June | 9am - 10:30am | Room N201 - Learning Theatre Hawken Engineering Building (50) | Audience registration |
QLD Brain Institute (QBI) | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
School of Agriculture and Food Sciences (St Lucia) | Tuesday | 11am-12:30pm | Room N201 - Learning Theatre Hawken Engineering Building (50) | |
School of Agriculture and Food Sciences (Gatton) | Monday 13 June | 1pm-2:30pm | 8150-153 - Lecture Theatre, Animal Studies Building | |
School of Architecture | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
School of Biological Sciences | Monday 6 June | 3pm - 4pm | Room N201 - Learning Theatre Hawken Engineering Building (50) | |
School of Chemical Engineering | Friday | 9am | Room 358 Physiology Building (63) | |
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences | Monday 6 June | 1pm - 2:30pm | Room N201 - Learning Theatre Hawken Engineering Building (50) | |
School of Civil Engineering | Wednesday 29 June | 2pm | Room 200, AEB (49) | |
School of Communication and Arts | Wednesday 20 July | 1pm - 4pm | Room E302 - Learning Lecture Room, Forgan Smith (1) | HASS 3MT Faculty Heats 2022 |
School of Dentistry | Wednesday 11 May | 9am | Seminar Room, Oral Health Centrem, Herston | |
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences | Monday 6 June | 11am - 12pm | Room N201 - Learning Theatre Hawken Engineering Building (50) | |
School of Economics | Tuesday 7 June | 9:30am - 11:30am | Abel Smith Lecture Theatre | |
School of Education | Wednesday 20 July | 1pm - 4pm | Room E302 - Learning Lecture Room, Forgan Smith (1) | HASS 3MT Faculty Heats 2022 |
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | Monday, 25 July | 11am | Room 623-624, Therapies Building (84A) | Audience registration |
School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry | Wednesday 20 July | 1pm - 4pm | Room E302 - Learning Lecture Room, Forgan Smith (1) | HASS 3MT Faculty Heats 2022 |
School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences | Wednesday 22 June | 1pm | Register to attend the live event | Watch - Zoom Link |
School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE) | Friday 22 July | 1:30pm | Room 301, AEB (49) | |
School of Languages and Cultures | Wdnesday 20 July | 1pm - 4pm | Room 116 Sir Llew Edwards Building (14) | |
School of Law | Tuesday 7 June | 9:30am - 11:30am | Abel Smith Lecture Theatre | |
School of Mathematics and Physics | Tuesday 7 June | 1pm - 2pm | Room N201 - Learning Theatre Hawken Engineering Building (50) | |
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering | Friday 24 June | 2pm | Room 222 Parnell Building (07) | |
School of Music | Wednesday 20 July | 1pm - 4pm | Room E302 - Learning Lecture Room, Forgan Smith (1) | HASS 3MT Faculty Heats 2022 |
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work | Thursday 9 June | 1pm | Contact HLO | Watch - Zoom Link |
School of Pharmacy (+ QAEHS) | Thursday 14 July | 9am | PACE Learning Theatre | Watch - Zoom Link |
School of Political Science and International Studies | Wednesday 20 July | 1pm - 4pm | Room E302 - Learning Lecture Room, Forgan Smith (1) | HASS 3MT Faculty Heats 2022 |
School of Psychology | Friday 24 June | 11:15am | Rooms 201-204 McElwain Building (24A) | Audience Registration by Tuesday 21 June. Registration is essential. |
School of Social Science | Wednesday 20 July | 1pm - 4pm | Room E302 - Learning Lecture Room, Forgan Smith (1) | HASS 3MT Faculty Heats 2022 |
School of Veterinary Science | Monday 13 June | 3pm - 4pm | 8150-153 - Lecture Theatre, Animal Studies Building | |
Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Faculty / All Institute 3MT Finals
Faculty / All Institute | Date | Time | Location | Event Information |
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Wednesday 3 August | 11am - 1pm | Viewpoint (33), UQ St. Lucia | |
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law | Wednesday 6 July | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Seminar Room 275, Level 2 Global Change Institute (20) | |
Faculty of Science | Wednesday 27 July | 9:30am - 11:00am | Learning Theatre (room 206) | |
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences | Wednesday 3 August | 10am - 11:30am | Leo’s Boardroom | Registration link: click here. |
Faculty of Medicine | Thursday 14 July | 1pm | TRI Auditorium | |
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology | Wednesday 3 August | 9:30am | AIBN Seminar Room | Registration link: click here. |
All Institutes | Tuesday 2 August | 2pm - 3:30pm | Level 7 Auditorium Queensland Brain Institute (79) | Zoom Link |
UQ 3MT Wildcard Competition - Thurs 25 Aug
The 2022 UQ 3MT Wildcard Competition will be held on Thursday 25 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: Thursday 25 August 2022
Location: QBI Auditorium (L7), Queensland Brain Institute Building (79), St Lucia
Competition: 2:00pm start, competition concludes at 3:00pm
UQ 3MT Final - Wed 14 Sept
The 2022 UQ 3MT Final will be held on Wednesday 14 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 - Customs House
Date: Wednesday 14 September 2022
Competition: 6pm start, competition concludes at 7:30pm
Location: Customs House (attendance is by invitation only)
UQ 3MT Final Livestream Viewing Party - Wed 14 Sept
UQ 3MT Final Livestream Viewing Party - The Red Room
Date: Wednesday 14 September 2022
Competition Viewing: 5:30pm registration for a 6pm start, event concludes at 8:30pm
Location: The Red Room, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia
Competitor Registration and Process - UQ Competitors
To register as a competitor for the 2022 Three Minute Thesis Competition please complete the Competitor Registration form. Your HLO/3MT Event Coordinator will contact you to confirm your participation and provide additional details about your schools 3MT competition.
The format of the 2022 UQ 3MT Competition at all levels is to be a live in-person event and all competitors are required to be judged on a live in-person performance. Should the competition need to pivot quickly to a virtual format (Covid-19 restrictions only) then competitors are required to be judged on a live performance via zoom.
In 2022, there is no requirement for videos recordings to be submitted.
Below outlines a step-by-step process for competitors and 3MT event coordinators for the School/Institue and Faculty Final levels of the UQ 3MT competition:
- To compete in the 2022 UQ Three Minute Thesis Competition HDR candidates will need to complete the Competitor Registration form.
- 3MT Event Coordinator to provide instructions to competitors regarding their competition heat.
- Competitors to prepare their 3MT presentations.
- Competitors to email the following to their 3MT Event Coordinator for consideration in their School/Institute/Faculty 3MT competition:
- Personal details;
- 3MT PowerPoint slide.
- School/Institute/Faculty to promote their 3MT competitions.
- School/Institute/Faculty 3MT Event Coordinator to email event materials and 3MT PowerPoint slides to judging panel.
- Post Faculty Finals, 3MT Event Coordinators to provide 3MT with:
- Personal details; and
- 3MT PowerPoint slide.
Eligibility + Progression - UQ Competitors
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.
Progression
In order to take part in the 2022 UQ 3MT Competition each participating school, institute and faculty will hold its own live in-person 3MT competition to select a winner.
The winner of each heat or final is expected to represent their school/faculty/university at the next stage of the competition. If the winner is unable to attend the final, the runner-up will proceed to the next round of the competition in their place.
Preparation + Rules - UQ Competitors
Even the world’s best public speakers prepare before important presentations. To assist you with your preparations, please review the 3MT Competitor Guide to help you in writing your presentation, creating your slide and practising your presentation.
Rules
- A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted. No slide transitions, animations or 'movement' of any description are allowed. The slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration.
- No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
- No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
- Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
- Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs).
- Presentations are to commence from the stage.
- Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through either movement or speech.
- The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.
Judging Criteria
At every level of the competition each competitor will be assessed on the judging criteria listed below. Each criterion is equally weighted and has an emphasis on audience.
- Comprehension and Content
- Presentation provided clear background and significance to the research question;
- Presentation clearly described the research strategy/design and the results/findings of the research; and
- Presentation clearly described the conclusions, outcomes and impact of the research.
- Engagement and Communication
- The oration was delivered clearly, and the language was appropriate for a non-specialist audience;
- The PowerPoint slide was well-defined and enhanced the presentation; and
- The presenter conveyed enthusiasm for their research and captured and maintained the audience’s attention.
Prizes
Prizes are an important incentive for HDR candidates entering the competition. Prizes can vary at the discretion of your School or Faculty.
School/Institute Heats
- School/Institutes are welcome to provide prizes to participants
Faculty/Combined Institute Final
- School/Institutes are welcome to provide prizes to participants
- Winner progresses to UQ Final
- People’s Choice progresses to Wildcard Competition
Wildcard Competition
- No prize is provided for this event
- Winner advances to UQ 3MT Final
UQ 3MT Final
- First Prize: $5000 research grant
- Runner-Up: $2000 research grant
- People’s Choice: $1000 research grant
- Winner represents UQ at Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT Final
- Winner represents UQ at Virtual U21 3MT Competition
Asia-Pacific 3MT Final
- First Prize: $5000 research grant
- Runner-Up: $2000 research grant
- People’s Choice: $1000 research grant
Past UQ Finalists
Past UQ 3MT finalists can be viewed here.