Celebrating academic brilliance: 3MT Competition 2023 Winners

Undergraduate winners Masters winners Ph.D. winners Public vote winners Full list of competitors

With great anticipation, the winners of the 2023 3MT competition were officially announced during the Online Award Ceremony on June 24th, 2023.

As the virtual stage illuminated the exceptional achievements and groundbreaking research presented by these talented individuals, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and celebration. The ceremony not only recognized the winners but also awarded over 20,000 BAM in prizes, further acknowledging the immense dedication and hard work put forth by the participants.

We had the incredible opportunity to welcome Professor Adnan Čustović, the most cited Bosnian-Herzegovinian researcher at the Imperial College London and our keynote presenter at the Award Ceremony.

The annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition brings together some of the brightest minds in academia, challenging them to communicate their complex research in just three minutes effectively.

This year's competition witnessed extraordinary talent, as 27 incredible undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. candidates captivated audiences with their groundbreaking work.

You can watch their presentations by clicking here.

By emphasizing these talented individuals, the competition aimed to shine a spotlight on their remarkable academic potential and achievements, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Now, let's delve into this year's remarkable winners.

Undergraduate/Masters/Ph.D. total award pool is up to 20,000 BAM.

The best of the best - judged by expert panel

Bachelor winner - Belmina Kerić, Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology in Zenica

Masters winner - Esma Hadžiomeragić, University of Zagreb

Ph.D. winner - Ida Fazlić, University of Amsterdam

Undergraduate Winners

1st to 3rd Place (Undergraduate)

  1. Belmina Kerić 42.55

  2. Petar Tuka 40.92

  3. Midheta Arnautović 40.72

4-5th Place (Undergraduate)

4. Damir Hanić 40.20

5. Iman Ahmić 35.32

Masters Winners

1st to 3rd Place (Masters)

  1. Esma Hadžiomeragić 45.00

  2. Adna Omanović 44.88

  3. Faruk Šehić 43.50

4-10th Place (MASTERS)

4. Mubina Kamberovic 41.75

5. Dado Latinović 41.25

6. Edis Pajic 40.31

7. Ilda Bukva 39.85

8. Azra Kerić 39.67

9. Đana Selimović 39.32

10. Delić Elvira 33.92

Ph.D. Winners

1st to 3rd Place (Ph.D./Doctorate)

  1. Ida Fazlić 46.39

  2. Berina Muhović 45.00

  3. Selma Dizdarević 44.00

4-10th Place (Ph.D./Doctorate)

4th - Anes Osmić 43.76

5th - Senad Isaković 43.57

6th - Faris Kadić 43.32

7th - Meliha Zulović 42.15

8th - Mersiha Kovačević 42.13

9th - Alena Kahrimanović 42.12

10th - Anđela Vračar 40.92

Public Vote Winners

Best of the best - as voted by the public

The public voting category celebrated research that resonated with a wide audience and received significant support from the community.

With its inclusive nature, this category recognized the impact of research beyond academic boundaries.

Here are the amazing winners of this year’s Public Voting category:

Best overall presentation as judged by public (Ph.D.): Ida Fazlić 569

Best overall presentation as judged by public (Masters): Đana Selimović 268

Best overall presentation as judged by public (Bachelor): Iman Ahmić 463

and the most votes in various categories (STEM, Humanities / Arts & Social Sciences, Medical / Physical Sciences, Business / Economics):

Best overall STEM presentation/Engineering and Technology: Midheta Arnautović 211

Best overall Humanities/Arts presentation : Azra Kerić 75

Best overall Medical/Physical Sciences presentation: Petar Tuka 363

Best overall Business/Economics/Law presentation: Adna Omanović 116

Alumni Choice Award: Anes Osmić 47.60

Full list of competitors

All competitors in the 2022 BH 3MT

The winners of this year's 3MT competition represent the pinnacle of academic excellence and the remarkable ability to communicate complex research effectively.

From the undergraduate to Ph.D. levels, their presentations captivated audiences, leaving a lasting impact. These outstanding individuals inspire us all with their dedication, innovation, and ability to shape the future through their research endeavors.

Congratulations to all the amazing students who participated in the competition.

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