Three-Minute Thesis Competition
The Three-Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) is returning in 2026!
Join UWinnipeg's premiere showcase of graduate student research and ingenuity! Developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia, the Three-Minute Thesis Competition challenges graduate students to distill their complex research into a clear, compelling presentation in just three minutes. Evaluated by a panel of non-specialist judges, students are allowed a single PowerPoint slide to enhance their presentation.
The first-round heats are scheduled for Thursday, March 5, and the final competition is scheduled for Thursday, March 19.
Sign up for:
- Exclusive training sessions: participants can join two specialized workshops, one on crafting a research narrative and one on impactful slide design, to help learn to communicate their research in a way that reaches any audience
- Fortune: participants can win up to $200 in the first-round heats, and up $2,000 in the final competition
- Fame: all finalists receive free headshots, courtesy of UWinnipeg Marketing and Communications, and the first-place winner receives an all-expenses paid trip to compete at the 2026 Western Regional Competition!
Who Can Register?
- Graduate students from all programs are encouraged to register for the Three-Minute Thesis Competition
- Course-based and thesis-based students can participate in The University of Winnipeg's competition. However, advancement to the National Competition requires students to be enrolled in a thesis-based program
- Graduate students who (will) have defended but not yet convocated by the Final Competition are eligible to register
Register by February 1 to join the competition! Don't miss the opportunity to channel your creativity, share your knowledge, and boost your communication skills! See below for details.