What is the 3MT?
The 3MT is an important international competition that aims at celebrating research conducted by doctoral students. According to the University of Queensland, founder of the event, the 3MT “cultivates students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills”.
Participants have 3 minutes to effectively explain their research in a language that is appropriate to a non-specialist audience.
Why participate?
Participating in the 3MT can be a way for you to develop important communication and research skills, and to participate in the building of research culture at your institution. In addition, 3MT winners may go on to represent their university at national and international 3MT competitions, which provides an excellent networking and professional development opportunity.