Lianne Shanley of Trinity Triumphs in Irish Three Minute Thesis Contest

Lianne Shanley and a group of exceptional Irish-based researchers faced a unique challenge: to distill their complex theses into three-minute presentations for a broad audience.

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The Irish Universities Association is delighted to announce the triumphant winner of its inaugural Three Minute Thesis competition in Dublin.

Hailing from Trinity College Dublin, Lianne Shanley was awarded the top honor for her three-minute synopsis about the immune response to biomaterials, a investigative work that could revolutionize bone regeneration. In addition to the main prize, she endeared herself to the attendees, earning the Audience Choice award.

Originating from the University of Queensland, the competition's format was created to push early-career researchers to convey their work to a laymen's audience, honing their abilities to simplify complex subjects without compromising the substance.

Today, eight bright PhD candidates from across Ireland delivered sharp, succinct defences of their research endeavours, having first secured victories in regional rounds to represent their respective institutions.

Overjoyed with the recognition, Shanley remarked, “Winning this national title is absolutely thrilling. This contest was an invaluable journey that reformed the way I perceive and articulate my research efforts.”

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Competition judge and chairman Jim Miley congratulated the finalists, praising the rich mix of scholarly prowess within Ireland's academic sectors. He encouraged the finalists to maintain their newfound confidence in disseminating their findings.

Runner-Up and Other Notable Figures

Securing the runner-up accolade was Victoria Ward from the University of Galway for her articulation on novel heart health therapies. Sergey Katsuba along with Astrid Dedieu, Patrick Dolan, Mairéad Gallagher, Meabh Kennedy, and Bill Calvey, also garnered praise for reaching the finals and winning their respective heats.

Interested audiences can delve into the full array of Three Minute Thesis presentations on the IUA’s official YouTube channel.

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