Join Us for the first CEU Three-Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) in Vienna!
Get ready for a groundbreaking event where intellect meets brevity!
The brightest doctoral minds from diverse fields take the stage condensing years of research into a gripping 3-minute story. Far from oversimplifying, we celebrate the clarity, conciseness, and the power of effective communication in conveying complex ideas. Witness as our contestants transform complex ideas into captivating narratives understandable to all.
Don't miss this unique blend of education, entertainment, and inspiration. Be there to see who takes the crown in making complexity captivating!
Why should I take part?
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Communication Skills and Public Speaking: Enhance your ability to communicate complex ideas concisely and effectively to a non-specialist audience and develop confidence and proficiency in public speaking by presenting your research in front of a diverse audience, including experts and laypersons.
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Visibility and Recognition: Gain visibility for your research and receive recognition for your academic achievements, potentially leading to future opportunities and career advancement.
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Prize Opportunities!
How to participate?
- To compete
- Register here to compete in the competition. Please read the registration guidelines in the form closely.
- Last date to register to compete: April 17, 23:59, 2024.
- As audience
- Please register here if you would attend as audience.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled and active PhD candidates who have successfully passed their confirmation milestone (including candidates whose thesis is under submission) by the date of their first presentation are eligible to participate in 3MT competition.
- Graduates are not eligible.
Rules
- A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted. No slide transitions, animations or 'movement' of any description are allowed. 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 considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through either movement or speech
- The decision of the adjudicating panel is final
Prizes:
- Critic's choice - 250 EUR award
- Popular choice - 250 EUR award
Key dates and information:
Each finalist will have 1:1 consultation session with CEU Career Services and Student Engagement Office. At these individual 30-minute sessions, participants will bring their “three-minute thesis” and receive personalized feedback on how to improve both content and delivery.
April 9 | Workshop by CEU Career Services Office -How To: Give An Elevator Pitch. Learn more here.
April 18 | Finalists receive email confirmation
April 24 | Finale followed by a reception.
Judging Criteria
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Comprehension and content
- Presentation provides clear motivation, background and significance to the research question
- Presentation clearly describes the research strategy/design and the results/findings of the research
- Presentation clearly describes the conclusions, outcomes and impact of the research
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Engagement and communication
- The oration was delivered clearly, and the language was appropriate for a non-specialist audience
- The PowerPoint slide was well-defined and enhanced the presentation
- The presenter conveyed enthusiasm for their research and captured and maintained the audience’s attention
Judges
Agnes Batory, Pro-Rector for Research and Faculty, CEU
Katalin Horvath, Director Student Services Office, CEU
Estelle Marais, Executive Director of External Relations Office, CEU