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Public engagement opportunities

Demonstrate research communication skills and showcase your research to enhance the profile of your work.

There are several opportunities throughout the year to get others engaged with your research.

YorkTalks: PhD Spotlight competition

The PhD Spotlight competition is a chance for PGRs to exhibit their research at YorkTalks, a key University research event that takes place in January each year. The application deadline is usually in November.

York Festival of Ideas

An opportunity to provide activities to excite the public with your research at this major festival, hosted by the University and cultural, social and business organisations.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

In Three Minute Thesis (3MT), PhD students are challenged to educate and engage an audience with their research in just three minutes. The application deadline is usually in April.