An 80,000-word thesis. Their time... 3 minutes.

The University of Queensland's top Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates will compete in the 2026 University of Queensland Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Final. Following a series of faculty heats and finals, the Combined University Institutes Final, the Indigenous 3MT® Competition, and the Wildcard Competition, the University's best presenters will take to the stage for the chance to be crowned the UQ 3MT® Champion.

Come along to watch dynamic 3-minute presentations showcasing the breadth and excellence of research at UQ. Representing disciplines from across the University, finalists will present their research in an engaging and accessible way for a non-specialist audience.

All academic and professional staff, students (undergraduate, postgraduate and research), alumni, and members of the wider community are welcome to attend. Attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for the People's Choice Award.

The UQ 3MT® Champion will receive a $5,000 research grant and go on to represent The University of Queensland in the Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT® Competition.

The event details are:

Date: Wednesday 16 September
Time (Competition): 5:15pm arrival for a 5:30pm sharp start, concluding at 7:00pm
Time (Cocktail Function): 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: GHD Auditorium, Advanced Engineering Building (49-200), St Lucia, QLD 4072

Following the competition, join us for a cocktail function in the foyer as we celebrate our finalists and the 2026 UQ 3MT® Champion.

The 2026 UQ 3MT® Finalists are:

Faculty of Business, Economics and Law: Jason Wang (Law)
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology: Koko Kawaura (ChemEng)
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences: Marisca Pereira (Dentistry)
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences: Rani Tesiram (SCA)
Faculty of Science: Matthew Armanasco (SMP)
Combined University Institutes Final: Kwang Keat Leong (AIBN)
Indigenous 3MT® Competition: Keely Perry (AGFS)
Wildcard Competition: Aaron Netto (AIBN)

Please register by Thursday 10 September 2026 for catering purposes.

Auslan interpreters will be available throughout the presentation, with dedicated seating available for those wishing to make use of this service.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for all attendees. If you require any assistance on the night, or have accessibility requirements we should be aware of, please speak with a member of the event team on arrival.

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