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ULisboa Three Minute Thesis Competition Final

Place

Pavilhão de Portugal, Lisboa

21 May, 2026, 17:00 - 18:30

The Pavilion of Portugal will host the final of the 4th edition of the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) ULisboa competition on 21 May 2026, at 5:00pm.

This year’s 12 finalists of the ULisboa 3MT will take to the stage with a challenge that seems simple… but it isn’t. They have just three minutes and a single slide to explain their research so clearly that anyone — even someone completely outside the field — can understand why their work matters.

The premise is simple: communicate Science. But communicate with clarity, confidence and, of course, plenty of good energy.

All participants will receive a certificate of merit and the top three places will win prizes of €5,000, €2,000 and €1,000.

This initiative is part of the Experiencet the Future programme, which marks one year of the Pavilion of Portugal as a hub connecting the University of Lisbon and society, bringing together science, culture and innovation through interactive experiences, talks and performances, reflecting ULisboa’s commitment to a sustainable and participatory future.

Admission is free!

Programme


16:45 | Reception of participants and audience

17:00 | Opening

Cecília Rodrigues, Vice-Rector of the University of Lisbon

17:10 | Finalists’ Presentations

18:00 | Entertainment

18:20 | Presentation of Certificates to Finalists and Announcement of Award Winners

Luís Ferreira, Rector of the University of Lisbon

18:30 | Closing

Cartaz 3 minutos de tese ulisboa

Poster

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