GradSlam

NYU Abu Dhabi graduate students and postdoctoral candidates share their research in this three-minute thesis presentation.

Are You Ready to Compete?

Key Dates

  • Kick-Off Event: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
  • Intent to Compete deadline: Friday, September 20, 2024
  • Semi-final: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
  • Final: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Prizes

  • People’s Choice Award: USD 400 
  • Runner-Up: USD 600  
  • Winner: USD 1,000
  • Participant Workshops

    August 20, 2024

    GradSlam Kick Off | 12:30-1pm

    Come to our kick off event to learn more about GradSlam, our workshops, meet past winners, and how to be in with a chance of winning cash prizes and the title of GradSlam Winner 2024!

    Conference Center (A6), Room 007

    September 4, 2024

    Workshop 1: What is the three-minute talk genre | 2-4pm
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    Learn the basics of how to prepare for a three-minute thesis talk.

    Hosted by Linda Mubarak, Instructor, NYUAD Executive Education

    Library, Room 329

    September 11, 2024

    Workshop 2: Narrative writing - How to craft a story | 2-4pm
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    This workshop teaches participants the fundamentals of narrative and its power in effective communication. We discuss and apply several principles that enhance academic storytelling in this particular setting. Through interactive and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to better construct their three-minute thesis presentations through strong narrative fundamentals.

    Hosted by Dr. Alia Soliman, Author, University Lecturer, and Educational Coach

    Library, Room 329

    September 18, 2024

    Workshop 3: Foundations of Communication | 2-4pm
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    This workshop will look at the foundations of good delivery, highlighting five key areas that need to be considered every time you deliver a message.

    Hosted by Linda Mubarak, Instructor, NYUAD Executive Education

    Library, Room 329

    September 25, 2024

    Workshop 4: Adapting Your Presentation to Different Mediums | 2-4pm
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    This workshop addresses how to adapt your speech to suit the venue, occasion, and audience. We will also discuss visual aids, how to use them to supplement your delivery, and what to do and what not to do in slide design. Through guiding principles and bespoke feedback, you will learn how to tailor your content, language, and visuals to effectively engage your audience.

    Hosted by Dr. Alia Soliman, Author, University Lecturer, and Educational Coach

    Library, Room 329

    October 9, 2024

    GradSlam 1:1 Sessions for finalists | 10am-1pm 
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    A chance for our GradSlam Finalists to meet with our coaches for a 1:1 session to refine their three-minute presentation. Finalists will be able to book a 30-minute session.

    Library, Room 328

    October 10, 2024

    Workshop 5: Loosening Up and In-Person Rehearsals for Finalists | 2-5pm
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    Finalists of GradSlam 2024 will learn about speech anxiety and stage fright and practice skills to overcome them alongside having the chance to rehearse your actual presentation and get feedback before the final competition.

    Hosted by Robert Deguzman, Instructor of Production Management, NYUAD

    The Arts Center, location TBC

    Meet the Judges

    Garvin Reid

    Head of Corporate Relations, Stern at NYUAD

    Fatma Abdulla

    Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Planning

    Susan Balch

    Associate Vice Chancellor, Institutional Advancement

    Sami Bashir

    Vice Provost, Research Translation and Entrepreneurship

    Diana Arpino

    Vice Provost, Academic Program Review and Doctoral Affairs