Three Minute Thesis prizes, rules and judging panel.

UTS Prizes 2024

 

Competition rules

  • Presentations are limited to 3 minutes and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
  • Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through speech (timing commences from when the competitor starts speaking).
  • No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment and animated backgrounds) are permitted during the speech.
  • Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs).
  • The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

Please note: Judging will focus on the presentation and the ability to communicate research to a non-specialist audience.

Judging Criteria

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
  • 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
  • The presenter conveyed enthusiasm for their research and captured and maintained the audience’s attention