2023
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG VISUALISE YOUR THESIS (VYT) COMPETITION
The VYT is a competition format developed by The University of Melbourne. The competition challenges graduate researchers at any stage of their candidature to present their projects in a 60- second, eye-catching, video. Using a pre- supplied template, you are tasked with developing a striking video presentation that succinctly describes your research, and its potential benefits, to a non-specialist audience.
VYT provides you with an opportunity to build and apply your information and digital literacy skills. By creating a “visual elevator pitch” you will develop crucial employability skills including effective communication, information and digital literacy, and visual storytelling. You will also build your awareness of open access to information and copyright.
Eligibility
Visualise Your Thesis is open to currently-enrolled graduate researchers (i.e. students enrolled in M.Phil., Masters by Research, Ph.D. or Professional Doctorate programmes) at any stage of their candidature who are active and attending of registered VYT 2023 institutions.
Not eligible to enter VYT are;
- Honours students
- Masters by coursework students (even if their program has a research/thesis component)
- Graduate researchers on a leave of absence (= inactive and not attending)
- Lapsed candidates
- Graduate researchers who are employed by their university who may have, or may be perceived to have, influence over the outcome, research funding or related resourcing, or an otherwise unfair advantage over the other entrants from their university.
Competition Entry Process
Round 1: Submission of abstract and script: 30 April 2023 accompanied by an application on the RCD management system@rcdonline.co.za
Round 2: Panel feedback to successful entrants: 5 May 2023
Round 3: Final submission 12 May 2023
Competitor Guidelines, FAQ and other resources available at https://sites.research.unimelb.edu.au/visualise-your-thesis#resources
DATE OF THE COMPETITON: 26 May 2023
For more information, please send an email to rcdenquiries@uj.ac.za
The Postgraduate School wishes to congratulate the following winners of the 2023 Visualise Your Thesis
2023
UJ’s Postgraduate School would like to congratulate the winners of the 2023 UJ Visualise Your Thesis Competition!
1st Place
Minenhle Maphumulo
Ms. Minenhle Maphumulo will represent
UJ in the University of Melbourne’s 2023
VYT International competition.
We wish her all the best for the international competition.
People’s choice award
Minenhle Maphumulo
Lufuno Nemakhavhani
Ms. Minenhle Maphumulo will represent UJ in the University of Melbourne’s 2023 VYT International competition. We wish her all the best for the international competition.
2022
The Postgraduate School wish to congratulate the following winners of the 2022 Visualise Your Thesis
1st Place
Letacia Sekanka
Faculty of Humanities
2nd Place
Koketso Mogadima
College of Business and Economics
3rd Place
Kavani Sanasi
Faculty of Health Sciences
People’s choice award
Alexander Chota
Faculty of Health Sciences
Ms. Letacia Sekanka represented UJ in the University of Melbourne’s VYT International competition, we wish you the best for the international competition.
2021
The Postgraduate School wishes to congratulate the following winners of the 2021 Visualise Your Thesis Competition
The event was held virtually on the 12th of August 2021 and we had 13 amazing entries.
1st place:
Thapelo Mametja
College of Business and Economics
Topic: The adoption of digital technologies by women-owned tourism micro enterprises
2nd place:
Gift Mphefu
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
Topic: The contextualisation of system dynamics model for engineering consulting firms in South Africa
3rd place:
Brittany Straton
Faculty of Humanities
Topic: Young Women’s Perceptions of Instagram and Their Bodies: A Thematic Analysis
Thapelo Mametja represented UJ in the VYT International competition, run by the University of Melbourne.