Register to vote for the winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition 2026 – supported by The Conversation

By Jo Adetunji, Executive Editor – Partnerships, The Conversation

Three minutes. One big research idea. And a chance to persuade you that they should win.

That’s the challenge facing six finalists in the 2026 Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, sponsored by The Conversation.

In just three minutes, the six doctoral researchers must explain their research in a compelling and engaging spoken presentation — making complex ideas accessible to an audience beyond their field. There’s no room for jargon or lengthy explanations – the challenge is to capture attention, communicate the significance of their work and leave the audience…

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