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The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide hosted an inspiring 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Final, where postgraduate students showcased their ability to communicate complex research in just three minutes.

This year, IPAS students delivered a standout performance:

• Gerardo Urbina – Targeting Superbug DNA with the Power of Computer Simulations

• Ané Kritzinger – Shining Light Behind the Bottle: from Fraud to Fatality

• Sachin Kumar – What if your thoughts could glow?

The results were a clean sweep for IPAS. Ané Kritzinger was awarded both the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Winner and People’s Choice Award, while Sachin Kumar secured the Runner-Up position. Their success highlights not only the strength of IPAS research but also the importance of clear and engaging science communication.

The competition also celebrated excellent presentations from across the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, including Ranjiani Ragotham, Danielle Bailey, Sreshtha Malik, Katelyn Crawford, Cate Cheney, GülÅŸah Yıldırım Kırbacı, and Anilet Nadkarni.

A special thank you goes to the judging panel: A/Prof Richard Young, Dr Lukas Gerstweiler, Dr Kate Sansome, Dr Doreen Krumbiegel, and Prof Laura Parry – and to the Adelaide Graduate Research School, Graduate Research Centre, and Research Tuesdays for hosting such a vibrant event. The evening was expertly guided by MC Mabel Day.

IPAS congratulates all participants and wishes Ané Kritzinger the very best as she heads to the Asia-Pacific Final.