Three Minute Thesis 2025: Our Winners
Three Minute Thesis 2025: Our Winners
The University of Birmingham’s Three Minute Thesis Final 2025, held on April 2, showcased ten outstanding doctoral researchers. In just three minutes and with only one slide, each finalist presented their groundbreaking research. The presentations spanned a wide range of disciplines from four of the University’s five colleges. Our finalists delivered exceptional performances, and after much deliberation, the judges faced the difficult task of selecting the winners!
2025 Judges' Winner - Yuxuan Wu
College of Social Science
“Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Work – An Example from Medical Imaging”
2025 Judges' Runner-Up - Alison Fulop
College of Life and Environmental Sciences
“Lina’s Mystery: Fostering Belonging with Young People in an Isolated World”
Congratulations to both! Yuxuan will go on to represent the University of Birmingham in the National Vitae and the International U21 Three Minute Thesis competitions.
People’s Choice Award Voting
Now, it’s your chance to vote for your favourite finalist in the People’s Choice Award. Watch all the presentations on our YouTube Channel and cast your vote for the £250 prize, which will be awarded at the UGS Awards Ceremony during the Postgraduate Research Festival on 24 June 2025.
Get Involved in the Postgraduate Research Festival
The Postgraduate Research Festival, celebrating 125 Years of Postgraduate Research, invites all staff, students, and external partners to explore the legacy of innovation, collaboration, and discovery that has shaped research at the University of Birmingham.
The People’s Choice Award for 3MT will be announced at the Awards Ceremony, and you can also take part by entering an abstract for PGR Talks, signing up as a Staff Judge for the Research Poster Competition, nominating someone for a UGS Award, or simply attend to explore the cutting-edge postgraduate research being presented!
Find out how you can take part or attend by visiting our Linktree, booking details coming soon!