Visualise Your Thesis

The logo for Visualise Your Thesis: a programme for graduate researchers

The Visualise Your Thesis competition celebrates research conducted by graduate research students around the world.

Developed by The University of Melbourne, graduate researchers are challenged to present their research in a 60 second, eye-catching digital display.

Submissions are judged on their visual impact and how well the content presents the research. Presenting in a digital format allows for different levels of creativity, multi-media, interactivity and interpretation, and is suitable for all disciplines.

The winner of the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø Visualise Your Thesis competition receives a prize of $1000 and is given the opportunity toÌýcompete in the International online showcase hosted by The University of Melbourne in the later part of the year. All successful submissions qualify for 5 CaRST points.

  • Key dates

    Monday 14 April 2025Ìý- registrations open

    Monday 26 May 2025Ìý– competition opens for submissions

    Sunday 20 July 2025Ìý– submissions close

    August 2025Ìý– University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø winners announced

    October 2024Ìý– International competition winner announced

  • Prizes

    1st prize:Ìý$1000

    2nd prize:Ìý$500

    3rd prize:Ìý$250

    People's choice:Ìý$250

    All successful submissions will also be eligible to receive 5 CaRST points.

    The winner must agree to their entry being displayed on the University of Melbourne’s Visualise Your Thesis website and in the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø's online media. The winner is also eligible to enter the and have a chance at winning a further prize.

  • Training

    Self-enrol in the and get help with planning and developing your presentation. Learn tips and tricks to create a visually impactful and engaging presentation.

    If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us.

  • Entrant pack

    Be sure to download the , which includes the presentation template, third party copyright clearance form, and all other materials you'll need for your submission.

  • Eligibility

    The Visualise Your Thesis competition is open to currently-enrolled graduate researchers (i.e. students enrolled in M.Phil., Masters by Research, Ph.D. or Professional Doctorate programmes) at any stage of their candidature who are active and attending.

    Not eligible to enter the competition are

    • Honours students
    • Masters by coursework students (even if their program has a research/thesis component)
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