Three minutes to talk about one’s PhD – the three Minute Thesis® 2026 competition
It takes only 3 minutes to talk about one’s PhD thesis. Who will take up the challenge and show that science can be talked about in a clear and engaging way? We invite young scientists to participate in the 9th Silesian edition of the Three Minute Thesis® 2026 competition.
Three Minute Thesis® is a competition in the field of scientific communication, during which participants present issues of connected with their doctoral theses. The duration of each participant’s speech is 3 minutes – during this time, scientific topics should be presented in a precise and understandable way for recipients outside the given field of science. The competition has been organized by the Science Popularization Centre of the Silesian University of Technology since 2017 under license from the University of Queensland in Australia.
Participants:
The Silesian edition of 3MT® is open to PhD students and doctoral students of universities and branches of the Polish Academy of Sciences from the Silesian Voivodeship and people carrying out doctoral theses at the National Institute of Oncology in Gliwice.
Registration and schedule of the competition
To enter the competition, you must submit your application via the registration form.
- 29 October 2026 – closing of the call for competition
- 14 November 2026, Gliwice –eliminations
- 27 November 2026, Gliwice – finals
Why is it worth taking part?
The Silesian edition of Three Minute Thesis® is a great opportunity to test communication skills and public speaking, as well as to present the scientific and educational potential of Silesian universities.
The finalists of the competition have a chance to win attractive cash prizes and distinctions in the form of a special prize and an audience award.
The rules of the competition and information on its implementation can be found on the website https://www.polsl.pl/cpn/konkurs-three-minute-thesis/
The organizers of the Competition are Science Popularization Centre of the Silesian University of Technology, School of Doctors of the Silesian University of Technology, University Self-Government Council of Doctoral Students of the Silesian University of Technology.
