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On March 13, 2023, „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași (UAIC) organized the final stage (at the university level) of the famous 3MT – THREE MINUTE THESIS Competition.
The winner of the UAIC 3MT competition is Victoria BUZA, representative of the Doctoral School of Geosciences, who had only 3 minutes to win over the jury solely based on storytelling talent, using a single static PowerPoint slide, without animation or other effects, and without any special props.
The 3MT Competition was initiated in 2008 by the University of Queensland (Australia) and takes place in over 170 universities across all continents.
The winner of the UAIC 3MT competition is Victoria BUZA, representative of the Doctoral School of Geosciences, who had only 3 minutes to win over the jury solely based on storytelling talent, using a single static PowerPoint slide, without animation or other effects, and without any special props.
The 3MT Competition was initiated in 2008 by the University of Queensland (Australia) and takes place in over 170 universities across all continents.
The presentation delivered by the winner of the UAIC 3MT competition, Victoria BUZA, Doctoral School of Geosciences
Overview of the competition
The 3MT/Three Minute Thesis Competition is designed to showcase the research activity of doctoral students. Initiated in 2008 by the University of Queensland (Australia), the competition is an exercise in cultivating the academic, presentation, research, and communication skills of doctoral students, offering them the opportunity to present their research in three minutes, efficiently and in a language accessible to a non-specialist audience in their research field.
The enthusiasm with which it was received and its adoption by numerous universities have transformed 3MT into an international competition. Currently, it takes place in over 170 universities across all continents.
UAIC is the first university in Romania enrolled in the 3MT competition, following the approval received on 13.06.2015 from the University of Queensland.
In June 2017, the first final of the 3MT competition within the Coimbra Group (CG) was organized at the annual general assembly at the University of Edinburgh.
In 2023, the 7th edition of the 3MT competition will take place within the CG (The Coimbra Group Three-Minute-Thesis Competition). Three finalists selected based on the videos submitted by the Doctoral Studies Working Group (DS WG) from among the winners of the member universities of the Coimbra Group will participate in the final stage of the competition. The final will take place on the occasion of the CG Annual Conference hosted by the University of Cologne between May 31 – June 2, 2023. The exact date of the competition will be announced by the organizers.
Both recordings from physically held and online competitions will be accepted, provided that the presentation took place directly (even if online) and the submitted recording is not the best version out of multiple takes.
The enthusiasm with which it was received and its adoption by numerous universities have transformed 3MT into an international competition. Currently, it takes place in over 170 universities across all continents.
UAIC is the first university in Romania enrolled in the 3MT competition, following the approval received on 13.06.2015 from the University of Queensland.
In June 2017, the first final of the 3MT competition within the Coimbra Group (CG) was organized at the annual general assembly at the University of Edinburgh.
In 2023, the 7th edition of the 3MT competition will take place within the CG (The Coimbra Group Three-Minute-Thesis Competition). Three finalists selected based on the videos submitted by the Doctoral Studies Working Group (DS WG) from among the winners of the member universities of the Coimbra Group will participate in the final stage of the competition. The final will take place on the occasion of the CG Annual Conference hosted by the University of Cologne between May 31 – June 2, 2023. The exact date of the competition will be announced by the organizers.
Both recordings from physically held and online competitions will be accepted, provided that the presentation took place directly (even if online) and the submitted recording is not the best version out of multiple takes.
Eligibility criteria
Doctoral students (those who have not publicly defended their doctoral thesis and have not graduated) who have substantial and relevant results that can be presented are eligible. The target group is represented by doctoral students in their final year of study.
Reguli de prezentare
The presentation must be limited to 3 minutes; candidates who exceed this limit will be disqualified.
Only a single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no animation or other effects). The slide will be displayed from the beginning of the presentation but will not be included in the video sent to the CG office.
The video must be filmed at a live 3MT event (face-to-face or online) and not in a recording studio. The recording must be made from a single camera angle and a static position only.
The 3 minutes of video must be continuous, without cuts, edits, or interruptions.
The use of any additional electronic media devices (for example, audio or video files) is not permitted.
The use of props (for example, costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) is not permitted.
The presentation is exclusively spoken prose (the insertion of poetry, rhymes, or songs is not permitted).
Presentations begin on stage.
Timing starts from the moment the candidate begins the presentation by gesturing or speaking.
The jury’s decision is final.
Only a single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no animation or other effects). The slide will be displayed from the beginning of the presentation but will not be included in the video sent to the CG office.
The video must be filmed at a live 3MT event (face-to-face or online) and not in a recording studio. The recording must be made from a single camera angle and a static position only.
The 3 minutes of video must be continuous, without cuts, edits, or interruptions.
The use of any additional electronic media devices (for example, audio or video files) is not permitted.
The use of props (for example, costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) is not permitted.
The presentation is exclusively spoken prose (the insertion of poetry, rhymes, or songs is not permitted).
Presentations begin on stage.
Timing starts from the moment the candidate begins the presentation by gesturing or speaking.
The jury’s decision is final.
Evaluation criteria
Clarity and Content
The following aspects will be evaluated:- Whether the presentation led to a good understanding of the research premise and its significance.
- Whether the presentation clearly described the research strategy/plan and the main research results.
- Whether the presentation clearly described the conclusions, implications, and impact of the research.
Engagement and Communication
The following aspects will be evaluated:- Whether the presentation followed a clear and logical argumentative line and the language used is accessible to an audience non-specialized in the research field.
- Whether the PowerPoint slide was clear, concise, and brought added value to the presentation.
- Whether the presenter conveyed enthusiasm regarding the research topic and sparked the audience’s interest in the subject.
People's choice vote
An important aspect of this competition is the people’s choice award. After all presentations are concluded, the audience votes for the most compelling presentation (based on understanding the criteria described above). The audience checks the name of their favorite candidate on the ballot papers. The people’s choice award can also be awarded to the winner designated by the jury or the second-place candidate.
Prizes
- 1st Place – grant worth 3000 RON, to participate in an international conference*
- 2nd Place – grant worth 1500 RON, to participate in an international conference*
- People’s Choice Award – grant worth 1000 RON, to participate in an international conference*
- The competitor’s presentation slide (in PDF and PowerPoint);
- 1 introductory slide, which will contain:
- university name
- competitor’s name
- title of the presentation
- research field
- Competitor’s e-mail address
3MT competition calendar
- January – February 2023 – Stage at the level of doctoral schools within IOSUD-UAIC
- March 13, 2023 – Stage at the IOSUD-UAIC level
- March 31, 2023 – Deadline for submitting video recordings for participation in the selection conducted by the Coimbra Group
- April 10 – 21, 2023 – Selection of the three finalists at the Coimbra Group level
- May 31 – June 2, 2023 – 3MT Final – University of Cologne, Germany
Facultatea de Fizică, Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași, Bulevardul Carol I, Nr.11, Corp A Iaşi, România, Telefon: +40 232 201050, E-mail: fizica@uaic.ro