Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)

UniSQ is proud to once again participate in the Virtual 3MT® Asia-Pacific Competition in 2026. This exciting opportunity invites doctoral students (who have completed their confirmation of candidature) to showcase their research in a compelling three minute presentation. Finalists have the chance to gain national and international recognition, prize money, and new audiences for their research. 

About the Competition:

The Three Minute Thesis competition celebrates innovating research conducted by doctoral students. It helps develop their ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely to a non-specialist audience. All UniSQ 3MT® participants benefit from training and experience in research communication and presentation.

Prizes:

1st Prize: $1000* and the opportunity to represent UniSQ in the 2026 Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT® Competition

2nd Prize: $500* 
 
People's Choice: $250*

*All prizes are to be used for related activities.  

Key Dates:

• 13 May 2026:
  • Information Session: Join our interactive online information session to learn what 3MT® is all about, how it works, and how to get involved.
  • 11:00am 13 May 2026. Online via Zoom.
  • Applications now Open: 3MT registrations are now open, until 29 May. Please register at UniSQ Virtual 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Registration Form. Please note you will need to attach your supervisors endorsement to submit your form. Please ensure that you are logged in to your UniSQ Microsoft account to access the form.

• 10 June 2026:  1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Mandatory Training Session One.

• 17 June 2026: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Mandatory Training Session Two.

• 6 July 2026 through to 24 July 2026
• Individual Feedback Sessions

• 14 August 2026:
• Entries close 5:00pm AEST. 

Judging:

• Professor Charlotte Brownlow, Dean, Graduate Research School

• Hunter Walkenhorst, Associate Director, Commercialisation and Partnerships

• Chris Walker, Director, Media and Strategic Communications

• Dr Lindsay Helwig, Program Director (UniPrep) and Senior Lecturer, Pathways.