Training available

Preparing to enter

We run the following workshops to help you prepare for the competition:

Three Minute Thesis - Competition Preparation Workshop

Three Minute Thesis Competition Peer Practice Session

Guide to Designing Effective Slides for Three Minute Thesis

Hints and tips for how to get started can be found on the “How to enter and competition criteria” page

You may also find the following workshops useful:

Presentation Skills for the Terrified

Communicating the Impact of your Research

Presenting your Research with Confidence

Voice and Presentation Skills

Banish Big Audience Nervousness

Further details can be found here 

Training for College heat winners

The winners from the College heats will take part in training on Engaging Communication, a 1:1 practice and feedback session, specifically developed for this competition. This will run in person.

Three Minute Thesis Training for Finalists - Group Workshop
14th May 2026 (10:00 - 12:00)

Three Minute Thesis Training for Finalists - 1:1 Sessions
21st May 2026 (09:30 - 16:30)

Engaging Communications Workshop (for College heat winners only)

Dates: 7th May and 14th May 2025

Content: This workshop will cover:

• how to engage audiences
• best practice in research communication
• effective story telling
• the building blocks of communication
• making complex subjects simple
• speech and voice coaching

You will also be offered a 1:1 session with the facilitator to practice and get feedback on your 3 minute “pitch”.