Come and listen to doctoral researchers present their research

The competition gives early-career researchers an opportunity to develop their public speaking skills and present their research in a way that even listeners unfamiliar with the field can understand. Within just three minutes, the participants provide an overview of the problem that inspired the research, the methods used to address it, and the preliminary findings.

The jury will assess the doctoral researchers’ ability to present their research in a clear and engaging way to a wider audience. The top three will receive a travel grant and the opportunity to represent the University of Tartu in follow-up competitions in Estonia and abroad. The audience will also choose their favourite presentation.

The best Estonian presenters will represent the University of Tartu at the “Science in Three Minutes” national competition organised by the Estonian Academy of Sciences and the Estonian Doctoral School. In spring, the video recording of the best English presentation will be sent to the Coimbra Group 3-Minute-Thesis competition to represent the University of Tartu.

Schedule

9.45–10.00 Gathering and morning coffee
10.00–10.05 Introduction
10.05–10.10 Opening remarks by Mari Moora, Vice Rector for Research
10.10–11.30 Estonian-language competition
11.30–12.00 Break
12.00–13.15 English-language competition
13.15–13.45 Break
13.45–13.55 Awards ceremony

Everyone is welcome to listen to doctoral researchers’ presentations and cheer for their favourites!

The competition is organised by the University of Tartu Office of Academic Affairs, Marketing and Communication Office, and International Cooperation and Protocol Office.

Website of the competition