10th November 2026

CATO PitcheD: 5 Minutes to Pitch Your PhD Thesis13:00 - 15:30

Join us for, an exciting showcase of doctoral research where early career clinical academics will take on the challenge of presenting their PhD thesis in five minutes:

a 3-minute presentation followed by 2 minutes of audience questions, using a maximum of three slides. This event celebrates excellent research communication and challenges presenters to distil complex ideas into clear, engaging and accessible messages. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate key skills that are essential for clinical academic success, including: Communicating complex scientific concepts to a non-specialist scientific audience
Delivering a compelling presentation within a strict time limit
Designing clear and effective visual slides
Responding confidently and thoughtfully to questions To add a little friendly competition, prizes will be awarded for outstanding presentations! The afternoon will also feature presentation tips from Dr Chioma Izzi-Engbeaya (Deputy Director of CATO) and Dr Gemma Clunie (Lead Clinical Academic for Allied Health Professions). Presentations will be followed by feedback from Dr Karen Joash (CATO Director) and Prof Jeremy Levy (Associate Dean of the NIHR Academy), before concluding with informal networking. Would you like to present? To enter, submit a 50-word summary of your PhD thesis for consideration to cato@imperial.ac.uk. Selected presenters will be invited to take part in the challenge and share their research with colleagues from across the Clinical Academic community. Not presenting? Join the audience You do not need to present to attend. Colleagues, supervisors, researchers and anyone interested in hearing about the innovative research taking place across Imperial AHSC and improve their communication skills are encouraged to attend. Register here to attend the event in person. Whether you're pitching your PhD, cheering on your colleagues, or simply looking for inspiration, join us for an afternoon of research, scientific communication and friendly competition. If you have any questions about this event – email us cato@imperial.ac.uk CATO Team
Clinical Academic Training Office
Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre Translation & Innovation Hub (I-HUB)
84 Wood Lane
London W12 0BZ More details »

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CATO PitcheD: 5 Minutes to Pitch Your PhD Thesis

Published on 16th September 2026 in

10th November 2026

CATO PitcheD: 5 Minutes to Pitch Your PhD Thesis13:00 - 15:30

Join us for, an exciting showcase of doctoral research where early career clinical academics will take on the challenge of presenting their PhD thesis in five minutes:

a 3-minute presentation followed by 2 minutes of audience questions, using a maximum of three slides. This event celebrates excellent research communication and challenges presenters to distil complex ideas into clear, engaging and accessible messages. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate key skills that are essential for clinical academic success, including: Communicating complex scientific concepts to a non-specialist scientific audience
Delivering a compelling presentation within a strict time limit
Designing clear and effective visual slides
Responding confidently and thoughtfully to questions To add a little friendly competition, prizes will be awarded for outstanding presentations! The afternoon will also feature presentation tips from Dr Chioma Izzi-Engbeaya (Deputy Director of CATO) and Dr Gemma Clunie (Lead Clinical Academic for Allied Health Professions). Presentations will be followed by feedback from Dr Karen Joash (CATO Director) and Prof Jeremy Levy (Associate Dean of the NIHR Academy), before concluding with informal networking. Would you like to present? To enter, submit a 50-word summary of your PhD thesis for consideration to cato@imperial.ac.uk. Selected presenters will be invited to take part in the challenge and share their research with colleagues from across the Clinical Academic community. Not presenting? Join the audience You do not need to present to attend. Colleagues, supervisors, researchers and anyone interested in hearing about the innovative research taking place across Imperial AHSC and improve their communication skills are encouraged to attend. Register here to attend the event in person. Whether you're pitching your PhD, cheering on your colleagues, or simply looking for inspiration, join us for an afternoon of research, scientific communication and friendly competition. If you have any questions about this event – email us cato@imperial.ac.uk CATO Team
Clinical Academic Training Office
Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre Translation & Innovation Hub (I-HUB)
84 Wood Lane
London W12 0BZ More details »