3MT Final 2026

The challenge for doctoral researchers: communicate your research in just 180 seconds.

Suitable for

This event is open to the general public plus all staff and students at the University of Bristol.

Why you should attend

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition developed by the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. The competition challenges competitors to be clear, compelling, and above all, concise as they deliver a spoken presentation on their research topic in a mere 180 seconds with one static slide.

The final will be an in-person event, with a live audience and judging panel, held at Arts Complex (Lecture Theatre B.H05) on 13 May at 3 pm. Canapes and drinks will be served after the event.

There are three prizes on offer for the winners of our 3MT competition as follows:

• Overall winner (as chosen by the judging panel) wins £250 of Love2Shop vouchers
• People's Choice wins £75 of Love2Shop vouchers
• Runner up wins £75 of Love2Shop vouchers

All audience members will be invited to vote for their favourite presentation as part of the People's Choice Award.

Further information

Please note that there will be photography and videography at this event. By signing up for a ticket you give your consent to be photographed as a member of the audience.

If you would not like to be included in the photographs, please speak with a member of staff at the event.

Contact us

For accessibility concerns, questions or exceptional circumstances (i.e. sickness, caring responsibilities, etc.) please contact us at doctoral-college@bristol.ac.uk as soon as possible.