Nine finalists competed for first place in our eleventh anniversary University of York Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition final.

Pitching themselves against the clock to communicate the impact of their research, these PhD students delivered captivating and inspiring research presentations, showcasing the strengths of postgraduate research at York, in just three minutes. 

Winners

Congratulations to all who took part and to our 2024 winners! 

  • 1st place: Jack Stenning (Biology) - Catching Cancer Resistance with Calling Cards
  • 2nd place: Minahil Khan (School of Physics, Engineering & Technology) - Keeping Liquids Free From Bacterial Contamination
  • 3rd place: Nicola O'Donnell (Health Sciences) - Through Their Eyes: Life after retinoblastoma
  • People's choice: Minahil Khan (School of Physics, Engineering & Technology) - Keeping Liquids Free From Bacterial Contamination

Meet the finalists

Discover each of our finalists' fantastic topics, as well as the judging panel in charge of such a tight competition!

Three Minute Thesis 2024