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!

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

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.