3MT&MT180 competition training (in person) (GradProSkills workshop)

This training is offered by GradProSkills. It is only open to current graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. 

Advance registration is required. 

Do you want to learn how to communicate your thesis compellingly and clearly? Participating in the Concordia Three Minute Thesis and Ma thèse en 180 secondes (3MT & MT180) Competition is a perfect opportunity to receive individual coaching to improve your public speaking skills and communicate your work effectively.

The 3MT competition is open to all Doctoral students and Master’s (thesis-option), while the MT180 competition is only open to Doctoral students. Interested students must sign up for one of the training sections, where they will learn details about the requirements of the competition and receive coaching on how to present their research in an engaging and accessible way.

All participants must fully attend their training sessions and participate in at least one in-person practice session with guest coaches between February and March. 

Students are expected to dedicate around 20 hours to participate in the 3MT/MT180 competition:  8h for coaching sessions, 5-10 of individual work on crafting the presentation structure and slide, 2h for the competition dry run, and 2h for attending the final competition.

The 2026 3MT/MT180 Concordia competition will take place on Thursday, March 26 at 2 pm at Concordia University 4th Space. Prizes will be awarded to the top presenters, and two students will be selected to represent Concordia University at regional and national competitions. The audience can choose their favourite presentation by casting their votes online for the People’s Choice Award at the Masters and Doctoral level. 

Register by Saturday, January 24.