2024
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
Information session material: Click here.
Round 1: Entry closing – Submission of registration form, abstract, PowerPoint presentation, Video, Script, Terms & Conditions agreement and Submission Checklist (Templates provided)- 24 April 2024
- For a summary of the competition and process, please consult the attached pdf: Click here.
- Access competition resources and submit your entry on our Moodle communities. Click here for our guide
Round 2: Panel feedback to successful entrants and request for corrections- 06 May 2024
Round 3: Final submission of corrected abstract – 17 May 2024
Competitor Guidelines, FAQ and other resources available at https://sites.research.unimelb.edu.au/visualise-your-thesis#resources
DATE OF THE COMPETITON: 24 May 2024
For more information, please send an email to rcdenquiries@uj.ac.za
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2024 LOCAL VYT COMPETITION
The 2024 Local Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competition concluded on 24th of May 2024, hosted by the Research Capacity Development Unit, Postgraduate School. The event was a resounding success, showcasing the innovative presentations of students from UJ. We extend our deepest gratitude to the judges, keynote speaker, audience members, and the dedicated operational and technical teams for their invaluable contributions. Congratulations to the 2024 local VYT winners!
To view our event booklet and photo gallery within, please click here.
Please click on winners names below to view their video submissions.
2023 NATIONAL VYT COMPETITION
The Research Capacity Development at the Postgraduate school hosted the first South African National Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) for the 2023 league on the 28th February 2024. We thoroughly enjoyed the participants’ presentations and the enormous contribution by our judges, keynote speakers, university representatives, audience members, operational and technical team. Participating universities included UJ, NWU and UP. A special thanks to our sponsors The Strategic Initiatives & Administration Division, UJ for making this event possible and congratulations to our 2023 National VYT winners!
To view our event booklet and photo gallery within, please click here.
First Place
Carolyn Nadasen (UP)
Second Place
Minenhle Maphumulo (UJ)
Third Place
Sheldon Viviers (UP)
People’s Choice Award
Lufuno Nemakhavhani (UJ)