Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

• Preparing Your 3MT Presentation (University of Sussex)
• About the 3MT (University of Queensland)

Describe your research in under 3 minutes to a panel of judges while using only one slide.

• 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) 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 and presented in a formal but engaging lecture-style presentation.
• 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 adjudicating panel is final.

The following criteria will guide the judges decisions:

Comprehension and Content

• Provided clear research question and indicated its background and significance
• Clearly described the research strategy/design
• Clearly described the potential impact of the research and findings or possible conclusions

Engagement and Communication

• Oration was delivered clearly, and the language was appropriate for a non-specialist audience
• Slide was well-connected to the presentation and enhanced the presentation
• Presenter conveyed enthusiasm for their research and captured and maintained the audience's attention