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three minutes thesis (3MT)<\/h1>\n

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The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic research communication competition that challenges Doctoral students to present their research in just three minutes using only one static slide. The competition encourages participants to explain complex research in a clear, concise, and engaging way for a non-specialist audience, highlighting the significance and impact of their work.<\/p>\n

The 3MT competition was first developed by The University of Queensland, Australia in 2008. Since then, it has grown into a global initiative and is now held at more than 900 universities across over 85 countries worldwide. The competition aims to strengthen postgraduate students\u2019 research communication, presentation skills, and public engagement, which are essential skills for researchers and future leaders in academia and industry.<\/p>\n

At Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), the 3MT Competition is organized by the Postgraduate Student Society (PGSS) in collaboration with the School of Graduate Studies (SPS). The event provides a valuable platform for postgraduate students to showcase their research, develop confidence in presenting their ideas, and connect their work with a wider audience.<\/p>\n

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Registration<\/span><\/td>\n16 March – 3 April 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video\/Slide\/Script Submission\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n17 March – 12 April 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Review and Resubmission Process<\/span><\/td>\n12 April – 25 April 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finalists Announcement<\/span><\/td>\n12 May 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UTM 3MT 2026 Final (Physical)<\/td>\n4th June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Closing of UTM 3MT \/ Result Announcement<\/td>\n4th June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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