About Threesis

Threesis challenges postgraduate researchers (Masters, PhD, MD) to explain their work in just 3 slides, in 3 minutes in front of 3 judges - making complex research clear, engaging, and relevant to the public. From the first training session to the Grand Finale, Threesis is where clarity meets creativity.

Grand Finale – 29^th April, 2026

Whittled down from a large pool of postgraduate researchers, Grace Barnes earned first place in competition with 10 fellow finalists at the Threesis Grand Finale, held on 29 April in the University’s O’Donoghue Theatre. 

Threesis is a fast-paced research communications competition, and this year’s finalists showcased an exceptional breadth of research. Topics ranged from cancer biology, neuroscience and medical innovation to air quality, education and social justice, highlighting both the diversity and real-world impact of research underway at the University.

2026 Threesis Participants

• Grace Barnes (First Place & Audience Choice) - Disabled Women’s Sexual Rights in the European Court of Human Rights.
• Adam Collison (Runner Up) - What Happens to the Air Quality when we Retrofit our Schools and Offices?
• Sienna Stucke (Third Place) - Healing Helminths: Investigating Parasitic Proteins for Neuroinflammatory and Neurodegenerative Diseases.
• Hui Mo - The Invisible Shield: How Colorectal Cancer Escapes the Immune System.
• Yash Bhandakkar - Mechanical Characterisation of Blood Clot
• Ciara Pagden - microRNAs for Breast Cancer Patient Monitoring and Treatment.
• Annemarie Shalloo - What is it about Alternative Education Provision in Ireland which supports working class young people completing their leaving certificate?
• Maria Elena Siegle - The Tumour Orchestra - Developing a Cellular 3D Model of Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
• Andrea Fernandes - Childhood maltreatment and Brain Connectivity.
• Leah Palmer - A Journey North.
• Lara Ressin - The Influence of Brain Architecture and Function on Cognition.

🎥 Watch the Finalist Presentations

Experience the full energy and insight of the Threesis Grand Finale on our YouTube Channel:

👉 Threesis YouTube Channel