Co-organised by Graduate School (GS) & English Language Centre (ELC)
Tell your research story in 3 minutes
Schedule
3MT at the university level
Date: 6 July 2026 (Monday)
Time: 2:30pm-5:00pm
Venue: Chiang Chen Studio Theatre (CCST)
Rehearsal Arrangement: 2:00pm-6:00pm, 30 June 2026 (Tuesday) at CCST
Judging Panel
To be confirmed.
ELC briefing and workshops
- Briefing
- Workshop 1
- Workshop 2
- Workshop 3
- Workshop 4
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 2026. Graduates are not eligible.
Preparation + Rules
3MT® Competition Judging Rubric
Prizes
- Winner: HK$10,000
- 1st Runner-up: HK$6,000
- 2nd Runner-up: HK$3,000
- People’s Choice: HK2,000
Briefing
Join us and learn how to:
- unlock the secrets to success with important guidelines;
- unmask exclusive insider tips;
- discover inspiring winning examples.
Date: 11 May 2026 (Monday)
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Venue: AG311
Registration (AG311)
Dr Winnie Shum
English Language Centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Workshop 1
Analysing Features of Successful 3MT Presentations
Join us and learn how to:
- tell a compelling story of your research discoveries;
- craft a memorable opening and closing;
- develop a pitch that is accessible to a non-specialist audience.
Date: 11 May 2026 (Monday)
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: AG311
Registration
Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Venue: AG311
Registration
Dr Andy FUNG
English Language Centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Workshop 2
Articulating the Value of Your Research
Join us and 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.
Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: AG311
Registration
Date: 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Venue: AG311
Registration
Dr Winnie Shum
English Language Centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Workshop 3
Engaging Your Audience
Join us and learn how to:
- 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: 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: FJ303 HJ302
Date: 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Venue: FJ303 HJ302
Dr Issa YING
English Language Centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Workshop 4
Designing and Leveraging an Effective Static 3MT Slide
Join us and learn how to:
- keep your audience engaged and focused through simple, effective visuals;
- present your meaning coherently, clearly and concisely;
- complement your oral skills and enhance your message.
Date: 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: AG311
Registration
Date: 15 May 2026 (Friday)
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Venue: AG311
Registration
Dr Andy FUNG
English Language Centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
