Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol45 Issue26 29 June–3 July 2020

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Information for all PhD and supervisors can be found in this section. We will be updating this link continuously with FAQs, the communications strategy, key contact people and support strategies.

Aim

We can still use this time to stay productive and positive.  Let someone know what you are doing, whether that is a colleague or supervisor.  Please stay in touch, and most of all use this time to be inventive and plan for the future.

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Updates

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an international competition for PhD candidates to highlight their research. Candidates present what their research is and why it is important in plain language for three minutes, with only a single PowerPoint slide.

ANU 3MT competition is virtual this year. Candidates have the chance to win $5,000 or $2,500 for a 3-minute video.

The 3MT provides the opportunity for PhD candidates to develop presentation skills that are crucial for a successful career post PhD, inside and outside of academia. We encourage you to support your candidates to be curious about the 3MT and developing their presentation skills. There is no expectation on them to compete after training; we are keen for everyone to develop their skills and confidence with presenting their research in unique ways. Please pass on these training opportunity to your candidates. It would be wonderful to continue in the ANU tradition of having a diverse range of candidates and research projects on our final stage.

Training
16 June | Visual storytelling: Using semiotic principles and creative thinking
16 June | Influencing others with your research 
23 June| Creative approaches to reporting on research
25 June | Branding for Academics
30 June | Conference poster production using PowerPoint webinar
30 June | Creative approaches to presenting research findings
1 July | Communicating confidently through the screen 
8 July | How to get your research in the media 
17 July | Influencing others with your research 

Competition
This year, there are no college semi-finals, every eligible candidate is encouraged to submit a video and give it a go. There will be an ANU judging panel for the semi-finals to shortlist the 10 finalists for the competition. The #ANU3MT ANU Final is on 4 September with a panel of esteemed judges across all areas of research via zoom. The judges will select which candidate will represent the ANU at the Asia Pacific virtual final. Researcher Development will support the ANU 3MT final winner with professional filming to submit their video to the Asia Pacific final at the University of Queensland.

To find out more about the #ANU3MT competition 2020, click here. Candidates may be interested in the Visualise your Thesis competition also.

 Digest of past updates
 HDR Updates @ 22 June