Capstone projects are the culmination of students’ university experience, demonstrating their knowledge of their field as well as research and problem-solving skills.

This competition aims to provide a university-wide platform for students to showcase the outcomes of their year-long capstone projects to a much wider audience.

Prior to the contest, a training workshop will be organized to equip prospective student contestants with communicative and language skills.

We believe that this initiative will promote academic excellence and interdisciplinary communication by providing an opportunity for final-year students from across the faculties to gain valuable experience in presenting their research work in public. Winning students will receive trophies, certificates and Amazon gift cards, and their great performances will be showcased as exemplary samples in their capstone programmes.

DETAILS

Format

Inspired by competitions including the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®), Four Minute Thesis (4MT), and Rapid Fire Presentation, students will be given a maximum of 4 minutes to present their capstone project with a maximum of 4 slides. The goal is to effectively communicate your capstone project in a short period of time to a non-specialist audience.

Eligibility

All students completing their capstone projects in the current academic year are eligible to participate in the competition. Students may enter individually for solo capstone projects or enter as a team for group projects.

Competition spots are limited and will be allocated in the order of registration.

Training

To help prospective contestants prepare for the competition, a Training Workshop on “Communicating your capstone project to a wide audience” will be organized. The workshop is open to all students interested in joining the competition or simply sharpening their capstone presentation skills for free.

Date: TBC (Week 8)
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Venue: TBC

Qualifying Round

Grand Final

PRIZES

RULES

• For the Grand Final (live presentation), each presenter/presentation group is allowed a maximum of 4 minutes and 4 PPT slides. Contestants’ performances will be video-recorded by the organizer. PowerPoint slides should be submitted by 19 April 2026 (Sun), 11:59 p.m.
• The presentation content delivered must be ORIGINAL and must not have been used in any previous courses or competitions except for the credit-bearing Capstone Courses. Sources of reference, including any pre-approved AI use, should be cited in a reference list to be included in the presentation slides (excluded from the 4-slide quota).
• The presentation content must NOT contain any material that is plagiarized, generated by AI (unless specific permission has been obtained from the contestant’s major department or programme), or infringes copyright; otherwise, the contestant will be disqualified.
• Contestants who are over-timed by 30 seconds will be disqualified.
• The organizer reserves the right to interpret or amend the above rules.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Contestants’ performance will be evaluated based on the following four criteria:

• Content:
  • Structured explanation of capstone project, clearly communicating context, aim, process and outcome
  • Audience-oriented approach that facilitates understanding of abstract concepts and builds rapport
  • Demonstration of academic rigour and highlight of the project impact and value
• Language:
  • Fluent delivery of presentation in appropriate style with effective use of spoken English
  • Vivid and accurate language with felicitous use of grammar and vocabulary
  • Clear pronunciation with good vocal control of intonation, stress, pace, pause and volume
• Stage Presence:
  • Engagement with audience through steady eye contact and lively facial expressions
  • Strong command of the stage through well-designed gestures, controlled movement and poise
• Visuals:
  • Effective design of visuals with apt image choices, appropriate colour scheme, concise and accurate texts
  • Skilful use of visuals that support/enhance but not override/distract from the presentation

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

• The organizer reserves the right to edit and use the submitted entries, photos, slides and video recordings of speech performances in the competition for future promotion or educational (teaching or research) purposes.
• The organizer reserves the right to revise the terms and conditions without making any advance announcement.

Organizing Committee

Project Team (Organizing Committee) 

Chairperson and Committee Members

Project Staff