Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition

3MT® is a dynamic and inspiring research communication competition developed by the University of Queensland, Australia. Entrants have just three minutes (and a single static slide) to deliver a captivating presentation on their thesis and its significance.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for participants to hone their communication and presentation skills, while also challenging them to convey their ideas and discoveries concisely to a non-specialist audience. 

Each School will organise a 3MT® competition (dates and times to be confirmed), and winners will be put forward to take part in the University’s 3MT® Grand Final at the Summer Showcase, which will take place on 29 June 2026. 

The winner of the Grand Final will receive a significant monetary prize and will enter the regional and national 3MT® competitions. There will also be ‘Runner-up’ and ‘People’s Choice’ prizes. All finalists will receive a certificate of participation.

Thank you to all who submitted an expression of interest. We are grateful for your time and look forward to reviewing your ideas.

For further information, please contact lborosummershowcase@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk.