The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) is an internationally recognized competition for thesis-based graduate students in which participants present their work and its wider impact in three minutes or less. The event helps graduate students present their research in an accessible and compelling way with the assistance of only one static slide. 

Competitors start by participating in heats that happen in mid-to-late February. The top eight students, as scored by a panel of judges, move on to the final in late March. The winner will receive a $1,500 prize and progresses to the Western Regional Final. Throughout the process, there are opportunities for expert feedback and hands-on workshops and training, making 3MT an excellent way to develop your presentation and communication skills.

How to become a 3MT Champion Information Session - Friday Jan. 16 starting at 10 a.m. in ED114 - Learn how you can participate in the 3MT Competition.  Register here.

Early Bird Registration   - Register here to compete by Jan. 16 for a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards (to be awarded after the Heats).   

Registration - Register here to compete by Feb. 6th.  

Check out the 3MT Participant Guide here.  (Other resources can be found here.)   

Upcoming workshops available to support participants:

• Writing Your Presentation (aka Elevator Pitch) -  Wednesday Jan. 21 12- 1:30 pm, RIC 208 - GATE's Ashley Dennison. Register here.
• Knowledge Mobilization - Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 12-1:30pm at LaCite in CT 215 - Emilie Kossick.  Register here.
• Stage Presence workshop  - Thursday Jan. 29, from 3-4:30 p.m. at LaCite in CT 215 -  Professor Shannon Holmes. Register here.
• Visual Presentation (Slide Development) - Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., ED 114 – with Michael Mensah, 2024 National 3MT Winner. Register here.
• Presentation Skills workshop  - Feb. 5, 12-1:30 pm via zoom -  Professor Kathryn Ricketts. Register here for the zoom link.

Writing Your Presentation (aka Elevator Pitch) - Wedesday Jan. 21, from 12 - 1:30 pm, RIC208 - Join GATE to learn how to distill your research into a clear, engaging, and memorable message. This hands-on session will help you identify your key idea, structure your story for impact, and communicate complex concepts in simple, compelling language—perfect for 3MT participants or anyone wanting to sharpen their research pitch.  Register here.

Knowledge Mobilization - Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 12-1:30pm at LaCite in CT 215 - Join Grad Funding's Emilie Kossick, to explore incorporating knowledge mobilization into your research, for your presentations, and grant and funding applications.  Register here.

Stage Presence workshop  - Thursday Jan. 29, from 3-4:30 p.m. at LaCite in CT 215 -  Your research is powerful—make sure your presentation is, too. In this interactive workshop, Professor Shannon Holmes will explore how to bring confidence, clarity, and connection to your Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presentation. Learn techniques to manage nerves, project confidence, and use your vocal delivery, body language, and physical presence to captivate your audience.This session will help you to cultivate an authentic stage presence that amplifies your message and maximizes impact.   Register here.

Visual Presentation (Slide Development) - Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., ED 114 – Join the 2024 National 3MT Winner Michael Mensah, as he discusses how to build your 3MT Slide (or other presentation slides) and how to adjust your slide(s) for different audiences.  He will discuss his process - how his slide changed from the Heats to the North American 3MT Competition, and provide tips and tricks for creating your slide!  Register here.

Presentation Skills workshop  - Thursday, Feb. 5, 12 - 1:30pm, via zom -  Join Professor Kathryn Ricketts for an interactive workshop designed to help you strengthen your presentation skills. Learn practical techniques for clarity, confidence, structure, and audience engagement—whether you’re preparing for a class presentation, conference talk, defense, or public event. A great opportunity to build skills that will support you throughout your academic and professional journey. Register here.

Preliminary Heats - Wednesday Feb.11 starting at 5 p.m. in ED114, Thursday Feb.12 starting at 10 a.m. in ED114 or Thursday Feb 12 starting at 5 p.m. in ED114 -Competitors start by participating in one of the Heats (depending on their schedules) happening in February. The top eight students, as scored by a panel of judges, move on to the Finale on March 26th.    

Finalists Headshots - TBD - UR Photography will be taking the headshots for the eight finalists, to be used for the 3MT Finale slides and People's Choice Ballots.  

Insights Session - Monday Mar. 2, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in TBD - The eight finalists are provided invaluable guidance and additional feedback on their slides, presentations, etc. 

3MT Finale - Thursday Mar. 26 at Darke Hall, College Avenue Campus from 6pm - 9:30 pm - Watch the final 8 competitors present their research with 1 slide in 3 minutes.  Judges from the community will determine the top 3 presentations and the audience votes for the People's Choice winner.  The 1st Place winner will receive a $1,500 prize and progresses to the Western Regional Final.  This event is open to the public.  For more information or for your free ticket,  click here. 

Check out the 3MT Participant Guide here.  (Other resources can be found here.)   

Review eligibility and judging criteria/rubric.

** Please note that even if you participated in a previous 3MT Competition,  you are eligible to compete again if:   

1. You didn’t win a previous 3MT competition, and
2. You’ll present new information this year (either a new project or a fresh presentation of your work)

The winner will represent the University of Regina at the regional competition later in the spring.

Ma thèse en 180 secondes (MT180)

2025 MT180 National Competition

Watch Angèle Poirier, winner of the MT180 for Saskatchewan (and second place winner at 3MT) at the National MT180 Competition in Montreal.   Watch the National Competition here.

Thank you to everyone who watched the live stream and voted.

For more information, visit: Ma thèse en 180 secondes (MT180)