On October 21, the University of Tartu will host a three-minute thesis competition for doctoral students, in which they will present their research in a concise, popular science format in Estonian or English.
The competition gives early-career researchers an opportunity to develop public speaking skills and to present their research in a way that even listeners unfamiliar with the field can understand. Within just three minutes, participants provide an overview of the problem that inspired the research, the methods used to address it, and the preliminary findings.
The competition takes place in two parts: the first features short lectures in Estonian, and the second in English. The event will close with a joint award ceremony. The audience will also choose its favourite.
The best will receive financial travel support for professional development. The video recording of the best English presentation will be sent to the 3-Minute Thesis competition of the international university network Coimbra Group.
Everyone is welcome to listen to doctoral researchers’ presentations and cheer for their favourites!
The competition is organised by the University of Tartu Office of Academic Affairs, Marketing and Communication Office and International Cooperation and Protocol Office.
A more detailed schedule is being announced. Register for the contest by October 12 at the latest.
