Three Minute Thesis & Summer Reception : Hamburg Research Academy

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Can you present your topic convincingly in just 180 seconds—using only a single slide? That’s exactly the challenge doctoral researchers face in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. Participants from all disciplines take the stage to showcase their science communication skills, while the audience enjoys entertaining and insightful presentations on current research topics.

We warmly invite you to the sixth edition of this internationally acclaimed event on 25 August!

Free tickets

Event Details

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. www.threeminutethesis.org

When?

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Summer Reception from 5:00 PM, 3MT competition starts at 6:30 PM

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Where?

Halle 424, Oberhafenquartier, Stockmeyerstraße 43, 20457 Hamburg

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Organized by?

This event is hosted by the Hamburg Research Academy in collaboration with the Doctoral Researchers’ Council and the Science Communication project team.

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Who can attend?

This is a public event.

Moderation will be in English; presentations will be in German or English.

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Free Tickets

Use our registration form to attend the 3MT competition and the HRA Summer Reception as a guest. We look forward to seeing you there!

Impression of the Three Minute Competition

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HRA Summer Party

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Join us at the HRA Summer Party starting at 5:00 PM in Hamburg’s Oberhafen district! Before the inspiring 3MT evening begins, take the opportunity to network, enjoy good food, and experience the unique atmosphere of the venue. Drinks and refreshments will be provided. Children are very welcome. Let’s raise a glass to summer—see you there!