The University of Regina is proud to host the Western Regional 3MT® Competition, bringing together some of the most engaging and accomplished graduate student researchers from across Western Canada for one unforgettable evening.
This is more than a competition—it’s a chance to experience research in a way that is clear, accessible, and genuinely compelling. In just three minutes, each competitor will take a complex idea and turn it into a story that connects, challenges, and sparks curiosity, offering a unique window into the work graduate students are doing to better understand our world and contribute to their fields and communities.
Events like 3MT® highlight not only the depth and diversity of graduate research, but also the importance of being able to share that work beyond academic spaces. It’s an opportunity to see how students are developing confidence, communication skills, and new ways of thinking about how their research reaches others. Whether you are a student, faculty member, community partner, or simply someone interested in learning something new, this event offers a welcoming space to listen, learn, and be inspired.
Finalists will be competing for $3,000 in prizes, as well as the opportunity to advance to the Canadian National 3MT competition.
- First place: $1,500
- Second place: $750
- Third place: $500
- People's Choice: $250
We invite you to join us on Monday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Darke Hall, or to take part from wherever you are through the livestream*. Online viewers will also have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award, making you part of the experience as these students take the stage and share their work.
- Livestream link will be available on this page closer to the event date.
Reserve your free ticket here.
Joining us in Regina?
Accommodations
We've arranged a room block at the Hotel Saskatchewan for participating institutions, located at 2125 Victoria Avenue in Regina — just a short walk from Darke Hall.
To access the FGSR Room Block rate of $189/night (plus applicable fees and taxes), please use this link when booking. You're welcome to reach the hotel directly at 306-522-7691. Please note this rate is available until April 17th, so if travel is being arranged, it's worth booking before that date.
A Day-of Schedule for Those Joining Us in Regina
For students and staff traveling to Regina, we've put together a gentle schedule for May 4th to allow time to settle in, rehearse, and connect with fellow competitors:
12:00 p.m. – Lunch and welcome
1:00 p.m. – Rehearsal at Darke Hall
7:00 p.m. – Competition begins
9:00 p.m. – Post-event reception for participants and their guests
A more detailed itinerary — including arrival guidance and any additional activities — will follow soon.
If your institution has already held its 3MT competition — or will be doing so soon — we'd love to hear from you. When you're ready, please send along your winner's name and email address, and we'll reach out to them directly. We'll be asking for:
- The title of their talk
- Their degree information (e.g., Master of Sociology, PhD in Business)
- The name of their academic supervisor(s)
- A headshot photo (JPG, 240×303 pixels)
There's no rush if your competition is still coming up — just reach out when you have a winner confirmed.