Rules for video submission

• Videos are limited to 3 minutes maximum.
• Videos are to focus solely and continuously on the presenter, with at least your face in view throughout (i.e. 'talking heads'-style webcam or camera-phone videos are acceptable).
• Presentations must not be edited and videos must contain no additional visual aids or elements.
• Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs).
• No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
• No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.

Rules for live event

• A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or 'movement' of any kind, the slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration).
• No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
• No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
• Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum.
• Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs).
• Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through movement or speech.
• Presenters will have a chance to interact with each other and the audience after all presentations have been delivered.

What makes a presentation successful

Here is some guidance shared with competitors of the 3-Minute Thesis competition, which you might find useful when preparing for your own presentation.