2025

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 2025 institutions.

The 2025 University of Johannesburg (UJ) Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competition, held on 13 June 2025 and organised by the Research Capacity Development (RCD) Unit within the Postgraduate School, was a remarkable showcase of postgraduate research communicated to a non-specialist audience through engaging and creative visuals. The event highlighted the originality and academic rigour of UJ’s research master’s and doctoral students. We sincerely thank our panel of judges, keynote speaker, enthusiastic audience, and the hardworking operational and technical teams for their vital support. Warm congratulations to all the 2025 VYT winners on their well-deserved success!

To view our event booklet and photo gallery within, please click here