Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Training Session (in-person)
Dr Catherine Seed
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 10am to 12pm
Hosted by Public Engagement with Research
A 50,000 word thesis would take 7 hours to present; how about in just 3 minutes with the aid of a single slide?
COURSE DETAILS
The 3 Minute Thesis competition challenges doctoral candidates to present a compelling spoken presentation on their research topic and its significance in just three minutes to a non-specialist audience.
This course helps you prepare for the competition and ensure that you have the best chance possible to represent Oxford nationally.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Develop essential communication skills
- Raise awareness of your research
- Enhance your CV
BOOKING INFORMATION
Booking will open at the beginning of Hilary Term.
DATE / TIME
26th February 2026 | 10.00 - 12.00
competition details
- Training - Wed 28th, Jan 10am - 12pm (in-person)
- Training - Thurs 26th Feb, 10am - 12pm (in-person)
- Training - Thurs 30th April, 10am - 12pm (in-person)
- Deadline to apply to the competition: TBC (estimated May 2026)
- Oxford Final: TBC (estimated June 2026)
- Early July: National semi-finals
- Aug/Sept: National finalists announced by Vitae
- Vitae National Final: October 2025. Online broadcast.
INTENDED FOR
Active DPhil and Professional Doctorate (Research) candidates who have successfully passed their confirmation milestone are eligible. Neither students who have passed their Viva-Voce exams, nor Post-doctoral graduates are eligible.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
When registering for this course, please check our Terms and Conditions.