Imagine condensing hours, days, maybe even years of complex research into a short, dynamic and accessible presentation in front of a packed theatre, while your communication skills are being judged by an expert panel. No pressure, right?! It is often said that an 80,000-word thesis would take 9 hours to read out loud, but tonight's contestants have just 3 short minutes and a single PowerPoint slide to support them.

Join us for that rare beast - an afternoon of intelligent entertainment suitable for the whole family, and catch a glimpse of some of the amazing research projects that are being conducted by ANU PhD students.

On the day, the finalists will vie for the coveted #ANU3MT 2025 crown, $4,000 in prize money and a place in the prestigious 3MT Asia-Pacific grand final. And you will get to have your say as we ask you to cast your vote for the People's Choice award, with the audience favourite taking home a $1,000 cash prize.

This event is free and open to the public, bring your friends and family to an unforgettable afternoon of smart entertainment. Proudly sponsored by the PVC Graduate Research and Researcher Development.