3MT Champions - 2009
The Winner of the second annual Three Minute Thesis competition is Mr Richard Ronay, PhD candidate in the School of Psychology (Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences). Richard's prize was presented by ABC broadcaster Warwick Hadfield.
The Runner-up is Mr David MacDonald, PhD candidate in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Faculty of Health Sciences).
The People's Choice winner, by popular ballot, is Ms Emma Gagen, PhD candidate in the School of Animal Studies (Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science).
Congratulations Richard, David and Emma and profound thanks to all participants and colleagues in Schools, Institutes and Faculties for embracing the Three Minute Thesis competition.
See all eight finalists slides. Watch this space for updates on media coverage of the event.
In 2010, as part of UQ's Centennial celebrations, UQ will host the inaugural National Three Minute Thesis competition.
Prof. Michael Bromley, Mr Richard Ronay (Winner), Mr David MacDonald (Runner-up), Mr Warwick Hadfield, A/Prof. Melissa Brown
What is it?

- A single PowerPoint slide, including transitions, is permitted but no additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files);
- All transitions used in slide should be visible at the end: don't introduce images/text that are not seen again. (Please don't use transitions for a slide show within a slide!);
- No other props are allowed.

- Every competitor: a Piled Higher and Deeper comics t-shirt ( ! ! NEW 2009 design by Jorge Cham specifically for this UQ event ! ! )
- Each Faculty Final winner: autographed 3-volume set of Jorge Cham’s Piled Higher and Deeper comics + UQ Bookshop $100 book voucher
- Runner-up: a watch + $200 UQ Bookshop voucher + $2000 research or conference grant.
- Winner: a watch + $5000 international research or conference grant.
- By Sept 8: School/Institute heats to choose entrants for Faculty Finals (1 or 2 each) - organised at School/Institute level
- By Sept 15: Faculty semi-finals - organised by each Faculty and combined Institutes
- Update! Sept 21, 2.00-4.00pm: University final (8 competitors) - organised by Graduate School: UQ Centre Lecture Theatre (27A-220)
- Sept 24: Research Week Industry Dinner at Customs House: winner to present their Three Minute Thesis
Previous 3MT competitions
