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Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) was developed in 2015 by the University of Melbourne.
The competition calls for participants to create an engaging 60-second audio-visual representation of their thesis and the potential benefits of their research, that can be received by a general audience, using a pre-supplied template.
Prizes
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| Competition | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Monash University | 1st Prize | $2000 & represent Monash at the International Final (Online) |
| 2nd Prize | $1000 | |
| 3rd Prize | $500 | |
| International VYT Final (Online) | 1st Prize | TBA |
| 2nd Prize | TBA | |
| 3rd Prize | TBA |
Eligibility
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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.
Please note that all entrants must;
Not eligible to enter the competition are;
Further details about the rules and requirements of the competition will be distributed to entrants upon registration. View the Terms and Conditions here.
Competition Overview
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1. Register your interest (note: registrations are now closed)
2. Prepare your entry
3. Submit your entry
Entries will be judged centrally by our judging panel. The winning entry from Monash University will be submitted to the International Visualise Your Thesis Competition.
Key Dates
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| 23 March | Registrations open |
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| 27 April | Online Information Session - Watch the recording here and download the slides |
| 18 June | Registrations close at 11.59pm AEST |
| 10 July | Deadline to receive copyright approval |
| 17 July | Deadline to upload your entry to Bridges |
| 23 August | Monash winners announced at 3MT/VYT Combined Final |
| October (TBA) | International VYT Final |
Judging Criteria
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Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
Resources for creating your entry
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Please refer to the copyright guidelines for information on copyright, citations and permissions.
The University of Melbourne has also provided some online resources to assist you with copyright compliance, protecting your copyright, and seeking permissions in relation to the Visualise Your Thesis competition.
MEA have an online Moodle unit - MEA: Enhance your PowerPoint Skills - that will assist you to develop a range of PowerPoint techniques including building charts & graphs, using animations and transitions, and manipulating images.
You can use this training unit purely as a resource, but if you would like it to contribute to your Professional Development hours for the MDP then complete the unit and the assessment task to receive 6 hours credit.
Got questions? See our FAQs.
Visualise Your Thesis is presented at Monash University by the Monash Graduate Research Office (MGRO) in collaboration with Monash University Library
Catch up on our VYT Information Session, held 27 April 2023.
Congratulations to all who entered the 2023 Monash University Visualise Your Thesis Competition!
