In 2021, the Library in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research hosted the inaugural The UWI Mona Edition of the prestigious Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) Competition. Six PhD students from the Faculties of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Humanities & Education participated in the UWI Mona Campus Edition. Faculties.
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) is an academic competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), in 2008 for Australian research students. Since its inception, the 3MT concept has grown exponentially as a multi-national event held in over 900 universities across more than 85 countries worldwide. Groups include South-East Asia and later North-East Asia as the Asia-Pacific 3MT competition, the U21 network, and the Vitae UK.
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.
Doctoral researchers who have already done their PhD Oral Examination are not eligible to participate.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 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:
The University of the West Indies will expand its reach as a global university through regional/international networking.
In the first year (2020-2021) the competition will see the inauguration and launch of The UWI Mona Campus Edition.
In the second year (2021/2022), the competition will incorporate the other Campuses as The UWI Edition of the 3MT Competition.
By the third year, the Competition will widen to include other universities in the Region as the English-speaking Caribbean Edition of the 3MT Competition.
APPLY TO BECOME A CONTESTANT
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Information session | November 26, 2021 |
| Follow-up (Committee Check-in) | January 28, 2022 |
| Call for Submission | January 29, 2022 |
| Final Date for Faculty Entry | March 14, 2022 |
| Campus Level - Round One | March 25, 2022 |
| Campus Level - Round Two | May 27, 2022 |
| The UWI Finals | June 2022 |