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2025 PolyU 3MT

Co-organised by Graduate School (GS) English Language Centre (ELC)

Tell your research story in 3 minutes

Schedule

3MT at the university level

Date: 2 July 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:30pm-5:00pm (including opening of PRSC 2025)
Venue: Chiang Chen Studio Theatre (CCST)

   

Rehearsal Arrangement: 2:00pm-6:00pm, 27 June (Friday) at CCST

 

Nomination from Faculties/Schools  

 

 Format Nomination of awardees at the Faculty/School level competitions 
 Quota   One for each Faculty/School 
(FB, FCE, FCMS, FENG, FH, FHSS, FS, SD, SFT and SHTM) 
 Deadline  19 June 2025 (Thursaday)

 

ELC briefing and workshops

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  • Workshop 1 PolyU grey_10
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  • Workshop 3 PolyU grey_10
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Eligibility + Progression

Active PhD candidates who have successfully passed their confirmation of registration and whose award has not been ratified by the Graduate School Board as of 31 October 2025. Graduates are not eligible.

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Preparation + Rules

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3MT® Competition Judging Rubric 

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Prizes

  • Winner: HK$10,000
  • 1st Runner-up: HK$6,000
  • 2nd Runner-up: HK$3,000
  • People’s Choice: HK2,000

Briefing

Getting ready to captivate your audience at your Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presentation? Join our briefing session to:

  • unlock the secrets to success with important guidelines;
  • unmask exclusive insider tips; 
  • discover inspiring winning examples.

You will also learn about other 3MT workshops. Transform your research into a thrilling three-minute masterpiece. Secure your spot today and supercharge your 3MT journey!

 

Date: 12 May 2025 (Monday)

Time: 11:30am

Venue: AG311and Online (Hybrid mode)

Registration (AG311)

Registration (Online)

 

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Ms Winnie Shum
English Language Centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University


Workshop 1

Analysing Features of Successful 3MT Presentations

Planning on doing a clear, concise, and compelling Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presentation? Not sure how to tell your research story and captivate your audience? If so, come to our workshop and learn how to:

  • tell a compelling story of your research discoveries;
  • craft a memorable opening and closing;
  • develop a pitch that can be understood by your non-specialist audience.

Join us and transform your research into a thrilling three-minute pitch!

 

Date: 12 May 2025 (Monday)

Time: 2:30pm

Venue: AG311

Registration

 

Date: 13 May 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 11:30am

Venue: AG311

Registration

 

Workshop 1

Dr Andy FUNG
English Language Centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University


Workshop 2

Articulating the Value of Your Research 

Wondering how to mesmerise your audience with the potential of your research in just 3 minutes? Register this workshop to learn how to:

  • master winning 3MT strategies tailored to your discipline 
  • showcase the unique value of your research 
  • apply impactful language skills to make your speech compelling 

Come and unlock the power to excel in the 3MT competition, and let your research shine in the spotlight! 

 

Date: 13 May 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 2:30pm

Venue: AG311

Registration

 

Date: 14 May 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 11:30am 

Venue: AG311

Registration

 

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Ms Winnie Shum
English Language Centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

 

Workshop 3

Engaging your audience 

Are you interested in better connecting with your audience at 3MT?      
Join us to explore the following strategies: 

  • make your research relevant to a non-specialist audience; 
  • create an eye-catching title and visual aids; and 
  • speak confidently with an enthusiastic voice and effective body language. 

 

Date: 14 May 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 2:30pm

Venue: FJ303

Registration

 

Date: 15 May 2024 (Thursday)

Time: 11:30am 

Venue: FJ304

Registration

 

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Dr Issa YING
English Language Centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

 


Workshop 4

Less Is More - Designing and Leveraging an Effective Static 3MT Slide

Do you find yourself cramming too much information onto your Three Minute Thesis (3MT) slides? Do you know what elements an effective static 3MT slide includes? Join this workshop and learn how to use simple yet effective visual aids to:

  • keep your audience engaged and focused;
  • present your meaning coherently, clearly and concisely;
  • complement your oral skills and enhance your message.

Come to our workshop and learn how to design a winning 3MT slide!

 

Date: 15 May 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 2:30pm 

Venue: AG311

Registration

 

Date: 16 May 2025 (Friday)

Time: 11:00am

Venue: CF302

Registration

 

Workshop 1

Dr Andy FUNG
English Language Centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

 

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