On 21 October, the University of Tartu will host a three-minute thesis competition, in which doctoral researchers will present their research in a concise, popular-science format in Estonian or English.
The competition gives early-career researchers an opportunity to develop public speaking skills and to present their research in a way that even listeners unfamiliar with the field can understand. Within just three minutes, participants provide an overview of the problem that inspired the research, the methods used to address it, and the preliminary findings.
The competition takes place in two parts: the first features short lectures in Estonian, and the second in English. The event will close with a joint award ceremony. The audience will also choose its favourite.
The best will receive financial travel support for professional development. The video recording of the best English presentation will be sent to the 3-Minute Thesis competition of the international university network Coimbra Group.
Schedule
9.45–10.00 Gathering and morning coffee
10.00–10.05 Introduction
10.05–10.10 Opening remarks by Mari Moora, Vice Rector for Research
10.10–11.30 Estonian-language competition
11.30–12.00 Break
12.00–13.20 English-language competition
13.20–13.50 Break
13.50–14.00 Awards ceremony
Estonian-language competition
- Heili Aavola, Junior Research Fellow in Machine Learning
- Alexandra Lehtmets, Junior Research Fellow in Stellar Physics
- Annely Kasela, Junior Research Fellow in Media Studies
- Erni Metsal, Junior Research Fellow of Physical Chemistry
- Ilona Piirimägi, Junior Research Fellow in Ethnology
- Julius Välja, Junior Research Fellow in Machine Learning
- Martin Lind, Junior Researcher in Engineering and Technology
- Kadi Kass, Junior Research Fellow in Community Work
- Maria Nazarova, Junior Researcher in Molecular Psychiatry
- Karl Jakob Levin, Junior Research Fellow in Materials Science
- Liis Tiisvelt, Junior Researcher in Materials Technology and Materials Science
- Sharon Jõesaar, Junior Research Fellow in Theriology
- Richard Pihel, Junior Research Fellow in Geology
- Ines Vaide, Junior Research Fellow at the Institute of Clinical Medicine
- Silver Põlgaste, Junior Research Fellow in Physical Geography
English-language competition
- Heili Aavola, Junior Research Fellow in Machine Learning
- Ali Zeynalli, Junior Research Fellow in Computer Vision
- Aliona Kuts, Junior Research Fellow in Russian Language and Literature 0
- Bridget Moran-Nae, Junior Research Fellow in Finno-Ugric Studies
- Dimitrios Symeonidis, Junior Research Fellow in Information Systems
- Erkin Alacamli Junior Research Fellow in Computational Genomics
- Hamza Naseer, Junior Research Fellow in Philosophy
- Iryna Hurova, Junior Research Fellow in Computer Engineering
- Jelisaveta Džigurski, Junior Research Fellow in Genomics
- Manivel Rajan, Junior Research Fellow in Physics
- Olga Bulenko, Junior Research Fellow in Neurophysiology
- Raul Garcia Estevez, Junior Research Fellow of Human Geography
- Saswata Sarkar, Junior Research Fellow of Autonomous Driving
- Triinu Jairus, Junior Research Fellow in Geology
Everyone is welcome to listen to doctoral researchers’ presentations and cheer for their favourites!
The competition is organised by the University of Tartu Office of Academic Affairs, Marketing and Communication Office, and International Cooperation and Protocol Office.
