Three Minute Thesis

The Three Minute Thesis competition, developed by The University of Queensland, challenges graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to clearly and compellingly explain their research to a non-specialist audience—in just three minutes with one slide.

This fast-paced event builds presentation and research communication skills while encouraging participants to distill years of work into a concise, engaging format. It’s not about “dumbing down” research—it’s about making complex ideas accessible and impactful.

Top finalists compete for cash prizes, including Winner, Runner-Up, and People’s Choice Award.