Double victory for the Department of Information Technology in this year’s 3MT competition
When this year’s 3MT competition concluded on Wednesday, it became clear that both the winner and the runner‑up come from the Department of Information Technology, Division of Systems and Control.
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Three Minute Thesis (3MT) challenges doctoral students to present their research findings – not just their research plans – in three minutes. The competition is open to all admitted doctoral students at Uppsala University who have not yet completed their PhD, regardless of discipline.
For the first time, prize money was awarded in the competition: the winner receives SEK 15,000 and the runner‑up SEK 7,500 to use within the scope of their doctoral studies, for example for literature, professional development or travel. The funds are earmarked for the researchers, and will be transferred to project accounts at the department.
A total of thirteen doctoral students took part in the live‑streamed competition, and the level of competition was very high. In the end, Alessandro Varalda (‘How to Teach the Brain to Heal Itself’) was named the winner, and Anna Franziska Frigge (‘A GPS for Deep Brain Stimulation’) the runner‑up – both from the Division of Systems and Control.
- I really enjoyed the competition, says Anna Franziska Frigge. But the best part was to listen to the talks from all the other participants. What a great way to learn more about what PhD students across the University are working on! she concludes.
The department congratulates both award recipients on their excellent contributions!
Group picture 3MT 2026. Photos: Ida Stigzelius, Communication unit, Uppsala university.