Postgraduate Researchers: Tickets available for Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Final

The Academy is hosting the University of Liverpool’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Final on Wednesday, 19 June, with tickets now available. The prestigious competition challenges doctoral candidates to give a compelling spoken presentation of their research to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes, with just one slide.

This is your opportunity to cheer on the nine University of Liverpool finalists from across the three faculties as they battle to be crowned UoL 3MT® champion and have your say on the day, by voting for your favourite 3MT® presentation in the People’s Choice category.

The award-winning spaces at the Spine Building provide the backdrop to the event. The day will afford numerous opportunities for conversation and networking, whilst simultaneously celebrating and supporting the research of our talented PGR Community. It will also feature an exciting workshop on ‘The Art of the Q&A’.

The winner of the University of Liverpool competition will be entered into the quarterfinals of the highly regarded UK-wide competition hosted by Vitae.

We know from last year’s inaugural event that having staff and colleagues from the applicants’ home faculties makes a huge difference to the atmosphere of the event, creating a supportive and exciting environment where our candidates can perform at their best. So please do join us to celebrate this year’s fantastic finalists and encourage others in your respective areas to do the same.

To book your place today please visit the Eventbrite page: https://PGRDev_3MTFinal_2024.eventbrite.co.uk

Or for further information on the University of Liverpool’s 3MT® in 2024, visit the webpage below: www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/pgr-development/3mt

Further events and information

3rd June, Maintaining Momentum for Mid Stage PGRs, in-person, 10am

This workshop will provide an opportunity, for those who are in the middle of their postgraduate research programme, to identify strategies to increase motivation and stay productive.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Use techniques to plan their time in both the long and short-term.
  • Consider how to re-plan and adapt their project if needed.
  • Identify and develop the self-management that will help them stay well and motivated.

Details for how to book on are available here: https://UoL_PGRDev_MaintainingMomentum_Jun24.eventbrite.co.uk

25th June, Developing Effective Writing Practices, in-person, 2pm

This interactive workshop will introduce you to different tools and techniques to boost your writing productivity.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Make use of different writing productivity techniques.
  • Understand different writing strategies and what may work best for them.

Details for how to book on are available here: https://UoLPGRDev_EffectiveWritingPractices_InPerson_June.eventbrite.co.uk

The Academy’s Researcher Development and Culture Team is committed to offering support for all researchers, academics, research-enabling staff and postgraduate researchers at all career levels, providing opportunities and developing initiatives that meet their career aspirations. Colleagues are encouraged to regularly access the Researcher Hub for a range of on-demand development opportunities to support professional practice, supplementing the live upcoming researcher development activities