What is the Three Minute Thesis competition?

Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland which challenges research higher degree students to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance in just three minutes in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.
The first 3MT was held at UQ in 2008 with 160 RHD students competing.

Which other Universities are taking part?

Since 2011 the popularity of the competition has increased and 3MT competitions are now held in at least 170 universities across more than 17 countries worldwide.

Who can participate?

Anyone who is active in a PhD (including thesis under submission) are eligible to participate. Graduates will not be permitted to enter.
Anyone who is undertaking a professional/named/higher doctorate is not eligible.

How does it work?

The Doctoral School will organise and host the University of Lincoln Final on 20^th February 2019, at the University Postgraduate Research Student Showcase. Two awards will be presented at the final, Panel Winner and People’s Choice winner both will receive £100 voucher and the panel winner of the University of Lincoln final will then go forward to the UK Online Semi-final on 6^th July hosted by Vitae as well as represent the University of Lincoln at the EMDoc regional final in September 2019.

The top six contestants at the Semi-Final will go on to the UK final which will take place during the Vitae Researcher Development International Conference in September 2019 in Birmingham.

Competition rules
• A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or ‘movement’ of any description, 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 movement or speech.
• The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

If you are interested in taking part in the Three Minute Thesis Competition, please complete the application form and return it to doctoralschool@lincoln.ac.uk by the closing date Friday 21^st December 2018

What is the Three Minute Thesis competition?

Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland which challenges research higher degree students to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance in just three minutes in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.
The first 3MT was held at UQ in 2008 with 160 RHD students competing.

Which other Universities are taking part?

Since 2011 the popularity of the competition has increased and 3MT competitions are now held in at least 170 universities across more than 17 countries worldwide.

Who can participate?

Anyone who is active in a PhD (including thesis under submission) are eligible to participate. Graduates will not be permitted to enter.
Anyone who is undertaking a professional/named/higher doctorate is not eligible.

How does it work?

The Doctoral School will organise and host the University of Lincoln Final on 20^th February 2019, at the University Postgraduate Research Student Showcase. Two awards will be presented at the final, Panel Winner and People’s Choice winner both will receive £100 voucher and the panel winner of the University of Lincoln final will then go forward to the UK Online Semi-final on 6^th July hosted by Vitae as well as represent the University of Lincoln at the EMDoc regional final in September 2019.

The top six contestants at the Semi-Final will go on to the UK final which will take place during the Vitae Researcher Development International Conference in September 2019 in Birmingham.

Competition rules
• A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or ‘movement’ of any description, 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 movement or speech.
• The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

If you are interested in taking part in the Three Minute Thesis Competition, please complete the application form and return it to doctoralschool@lincoln.ac.uk by the closing date Friday 21^st December 2018

Are you unsure about life after your PhD?

If you leave career decision-making to the end of your PhD, jumping to the job search stage tends to happen.

This career focused event invites all PhD students from the College of Science to attend a half day event and explore the career options open to you after completing your PhD.

The event will take place on Wednesday 16^th January 2019 and the programme will consist of speakers from across the research career pathways, to provide a comprehensive perspective of the future for Postgraduate Research students.

Places are limited for this event so we advise registering, please register your place by booking HERE

We are currently scheduling Life after your PhD events for College of Arts, College of Social Science and the Lincoln International Business school if you would like to attend your college event please email doctoralschool@lincoln.ac.uk to register your interest.

College of Science Life Beyond Your PhD programme:

 If you have any questions or require more information please email doctoralschool@lincoln.ac.uk

What is the Three Minute Thesis competition?

Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland which challenges research higher degree students to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance in just three minutes in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.
The first 3MT was held at UQ in 2008 with 160 RHD students competing.

Which other Universities are taking part?

Since 2011 the popularity of the competition has increased and 3MT competitions are now held in at least 170 universities across more than 17 countries worldwide.

Who can participate?

Anyone who is active in a PhD (including thesis under submission) are eligible to participate. Graduates will not be permitted to enter.
Anyone who is undertaking a professional/named/higher doctorate is not eligible.

How does it work?

The Doctoral School will organise and host the University of Lincoln Final on 20^th February 2019, at the University Postgraduate Research Student Showcase. Two awards will be presented at the final, Panel Winner and People’s Choice winner both will receive £100 voucher and the panel winner of the University of Lincoln final will then go forward to the UK Online Semi-final on 6^th July hosted by Vitae as well as represent the University of Lincoln at the EMDoc regional final in September 2019.

The top six contestants at the Semi-Final will go on to the UK final which will take place during the Vitae Researcher Development International Conference in September 2019 in Birmingham.

Competition rules
• A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or ‘movement’ of any description, 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 movement or speech.
• The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

If you are interested in taking part in the Three Minute Thesis Competition, please complete the application form and return it to doctoralschool@lincoln.ac.uk by the closing date Friday 21^st December 2018

Are you unsure about life after your PhD?

If you leave career decision-making to the end of your PhD, jumping to the job search stage tends to happen.

This career focused event invites all PhD students from the College of Science to attend a half day event and explore the career options open to you after completing your PhD.

The event will take place on Wednesday 16^th January 2019 and the programme will consist of speakers from across the research career pathways, to provide a comprehensive perspective of the future for Postgraduate Research students.

Places are limited for this event so we advise registering, please register your place by booking HERE

We are currently scheduling Life after your PhD events for College of Arts, College of Social Science and the Lincoln International Business school if you would like to attend your college event please email doctoralschool@lincoln.ac.uk to register your interest.

College of Science Life Beyond Your PhD programme:

 If you have any questions or require more information please email doctoralschool@lincoln.ac.uk