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The UWI 3MT® Competition Edition

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Education (EdD) students have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance. The competition will challenge students to consolidate their ideas and research discoveries, and explain them concisely and effectively in three minutes, in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.

Benefits in Participating

In addition to monetary awards, this is an opportunity for The UWI graduate students to:

  • Demonstrate key attributes of the ideal UWI graduate.
  • Cultivate and improve their academic skills in research presentation, and effective communication.
  • Promote their research projects to a wider community.
  • Be exposed to diverse career opportunities and other postgraduate opportunities, such as research funding.

Who is eligible to compete?

Active PhD candidates who have successfully passed their MPhil Upgrade Seminar (including candidates whose theses are under submission) by the date of their first presentation are eligible to participate in 3MT® competitions at all levels.

Active EdD students from the Global Campus who have successfully completed their coursework component with an average result of B+ or higher by the date of their first presentation are eligible to participate in 3MT™ competitions at all levels.

Doctoral researchers who have already done their PhD Oral Examination are not eligible to participate.

3MT Rules for Campus Finals

Campus and University Finals 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) is permitted.
  • No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
  • Presentations are limited to three minutes maximum and competitors exceeding three 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 either movement or speech.
  • The decision of the judging panel is final.

 

University Finals Video Upload

Instructions for Submission:

Follow the steps below to ensure the successful submission of your 3MT competition entry.
1. Save your video as: FirstnameLastname-3MT-Category (Category refers to 1st round, second round or finals)
2. Upload your video to your  Google Drive account (If you do not have a Gmail account you may create one )
3. Complete the submission form and share your video at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbmchJg2Rv_YBCFSOmsPshPZe-cDpzpzDjdUodaJcTL-HnSg/viewform?usp=dialog