3 Minute Thesis Competition 2023

Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol48 Issue19 15–19 May 2023

The College of Science and College of Health and Medicine are hosting a College 3MT Final on Tuesday 27 June @ 10.30am – also in the Physics Auditorium. 

Any eligible RSPhys student is welcome to participate in the College 3MT Final, regardless of participation in the School 3MT.

There will be great monetary prizes available at the College final.

Students wishing to participate in the College 3MT Final and anyone wishing to attend as part of the audience are asked to please register through Eventbrite.

Everyone is invited to attend and support their candidates and colleagues; it’s a great opportunity to learn about the incredible research being undertaken in our School as well as in other Schools at CoS and CHM.

Eligibility information, 3 MT rules and training resources are available at https://services.anu.edu.au/training/3mt-the-three-minute-thesis-competition.

2023 competition and training dates 

May 9 - 3MT launch/information workshop 
May 18 - How to win 3MT – 1st workshop   
May 25 - How to win 3MT – 2nd workshop   
May 31 - 3MT try outs – session 1   
June 14 - 3MT try outs – session 2 
June 16 to 29 - College heats take place   
June 30 - Finalists announced 
July 4 - Finalists planning meeting  
July 10 to 14 - One-on-one coaching for finalists   
July 17 - Communication/presentation skills workshop 1 
July 19 - Communication/presentation skills workshop 2 
July 20 - Individual training sessions   
July 21 - Technical rehearsal  
July 25 - Full dress rehearsal  
July 26 - Grand Final Eve competitors’ event   
July 27 - ANU 3MT Final  
October 18 - Asia-Pacific 3MT Final