One of the key events of Research Week is the Bond Three Minute Thesis competition to select a winner to represent Bond at the National Finals, which will be held at the University of Queensland on the 11 October 2012. For further information about the inaugural 3MT competition refer to the following website http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/three-minute-thesis.
Rules
- a single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or 'movement' of any description)
- 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
- the decision of the adjudicating panel is final
Judging Criteria
- Communication style: was the thesis topic and its significance communicated in language appropriate to an intelligent but non-specialist audience?
- Comprehension: did the presentation help the audience understand the research?
- Engagement: did the oration make the audience want to know more?
Prizes
- Winner: $2000 research travel grant and Ipad
- Runner-up: $1000 research travel grant and $200 iTunes card
- People's Choice: $500 research travel grant and $100 iTunes card
The winner will be asked to attend the Research Week Gala Dinner on Thursday evening to make their presentation to the dinner guests.
When
06 September 2012
12:00pm
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2:00pm
Where
Bond University
Princeton Room
University Centre
(Pizza and soft drinks will be provided at the conclusion of the competition).
Contact Information
If you would like to register or if you have any enquiries please contact Michelle McBean, (ext. 51592).
Registrations close on Friday 31 August.
