UCD’s Melissa Kinch to Compete on the Global Stage in the U21 Three Minute Thesis

The School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems is immensely proud to share that PhD student Melissa Kinch, who recently represented UCD at the prestigious IUA National Three Minute Thesis Competition, is now competing in the global Universitas 21 (U21) Three Minute Thesis Competition.

The 3MT challenges research students to distil their complex projects into a compelling three-minute presentation for an intelligent but non-specialist audience. It hones critical communication skills while providing students and their supervisors with valuable international exposure and opportunities for collaboration.

Melissa’s participation for her research project entitled “Who Will Hold my Hand Mum? Lending a Helping Hand, Co-Designing Resources, Empowering Lives” not only reflects her dedication and talent but also highlights the excellence of UCD’s research community. Her full presentation can be viewed online, (opens in a new window)here.

Support Melissa by Voting in the People’s Choice Awards

The U21 3MT competition allows the public to have a say through the People’s Choice Award. Voting is closes on Monday 8 January 2025, and we encourage everyone to show their support for Melissa.

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Why Vote?

Your vote helps celebrate Melissa’s dedication and amplifies the visibility of UCD research on a global stage. The People’s Choice winner will receive a prize of US$1,000, and your support could make all the difference.

Let’s come together as a community to support Melissa in her journey of research excellence. Best of luck to Melissa in this exciting international competition!