1. TBA

2. Competition History
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a skills development activity which challenges Research Higher Degree students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes.
Developed by The University of Queensland (UQ) in 2008, enthusiasm for the 3MT concept and its adoption in numerous universities led to the development of an international competition.
The 3MT is held each year during September and October.  

3. Rules A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted
no slide transitions, animations or 'movement' of any description, 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 movement or speech.
The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

4. Judging Criteria Comprehension & Content
Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background to the research question being addressed and its significance?
Did the presentation clearly describe the key results of the research including conclusions and outcomes?
Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?
Was the thesis topic, key results and research significance and outcomes communicated in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience?
Did the speaker avoid scientific jargon, explain terminology and provide adequate background information to illustrate points?
Did the presenter spend adequate time on each element of their presentation - or did they elaborate for too long on one aspect or was the presentation rushed?

5. Judging Criteria Engagement & Communication
Did the oration make the audience want to know more?
Was the presenter careful not to trivialise or generalise their research?
Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research?
Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience's attention?
Did the speaker have sufficient stage presence, eye contact and vocal range; maintain a steady pace, and have a confident stance?
Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation - was it clear, legible, and concise?

6. TBA

7. David Bayliss
Faculty of Health
School of Health Sciences
What influences how men choose a treatment for their prostate cancer?

9. Lauren Roman We’ve had a gutful of this rubbish
Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies
Ecology & Biodiversity
We’ve had a gutful of this rubbish

10. WE’VE HAD A GUTFUL OF THIS RUBBISH!

11. Yan Zhang Better understanding of progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Menzies Institute of Medical Research
Better understanding of progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

12. NOBODY cares about me!!! Great News!!! for relapse-onset MS!
Progressive-onset MS
Relapse-onset MS
Oh~
I seem to have more severe
Walking problems,
Pain,
fatigue,
balance,
spasticity,
progression,
bladder,
bowel,
sensory problems,
sexual dysfunction,
anxiety, depression
and quality of life！
Hey! Buddy,
compared to me,
how do you feel?
Oh~ My God,
It’s none of my business again!
……………
NOBODY cares about me!!!
Great News!!!
We have found another therapy
for relapse-onset MS!
MS Research

13. Hoang Phan Sex differences in management and outcomes after stroke
Menzies Institute for Medical Research
Sex differences in management and outcomes
after stroke

15. Mike Guerzoni Behind the Candelabra: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Social Science
Behind the Candelabra: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
in Tasmania

17. Toby Newstead Leading with virtue
Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Leading with virtue

18. a new lens
a new language...
a better leader

19. Nicole Hellessey Licence to Krill
Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies
Ecology & Biodiversity
Licence to Krill

21. Patricia Graham Gene hunting:
Menzies Institute of Medical Research
Gene hunting:
Unravelling the causes of glaucoma blindness

22. Pressure
DNA sequencing
Clinical data
5 large families
Chromosome 2
Identify genes
Glaucoma vision loss
Personalised treatments

23. Fera Dewi Shelf-Life Extension of Atlantic Salmon
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
Shelf-Life Extension of Atlantic Salmon

25. Sarah Young
Faculty of Health
An examination of the influences affecting maternal mental wellbeing after childbirth in Tasmania

26. “I thought I was going to feel happy all the time...”