Two-Minute Thesis Competition(Undergraduate Version)


The Ghana Young Academy in collaboration with the Agnes Pem Foundation announces the launch of the Two-Minute Thesis Competition 2022.

What is the Two-Minute Thesis Competition?

This competition challenges Undergraduate Students to communicate the significance of their research projects to a Non-specialist audience in two minutes. 

Presentation rules

  • Tell us why your research is important in 2 minutes.
  • Presentations are limited to 2 minutes. Anything exceeding 2 minutes will be disqualified.
  • Videos must meet the following criteria:
    • Filmed on the horizontal, plain background;
    • Filmed from a static position;
    • Filmed from one camera angle;
    • Filming does not have to be professionally;
  • A single static powerpoint slide is permitted in the presentation (no slide transitions, animations or ‘movement’ of any kind).
  • This may be visible on your right side.
  • The 2 minute audio must be continuous – no sound edits or breaks.
  • No additional props (e.g. costumes, laboratory equipment, animated backgrounds) are permitted within the video.
  • Presentations are to be spoken, not poems, raps or songs.
  • No additional sound or video files are permitted within the recording.
  • All videos will be posted on our social media platforms. The public will have 30% voting rights.
  • The decisions of the judges are final and not negotiable.
  • Videos will not be judged based on quality.

Eligibility

  • Entries are sought from only undergraduate students offering programmes in Ghana.
  • Competition is open only to Ghanaians resident in Ghana.
  • Evidence of your status as a student is required. Undergraduate students who have completed their programmes up to one-year post-qualification are eligible.
  • Your supervisor/advisor’s consent is also required.

Prizes

First Prize: GHC 1, 500.00

Second Prize: GHC 1, 000.00.

Third Prize: GHC 500.00

Opening date: July 04, 2022

Closing date: August 20, 2022