2025 Concordia 3 Minute Thesis and Ma Thése en 180 seconds competitions training (online)

This training is offered by GradProSkills. The 3MT competition is open to all Doctoral and Master’s (thesis-option) students, while the MT180 competition is only open to Doctoral students. 

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. 

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 2025 3MT/MT180 Concordia competition will take place on Friday, March 21 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. 

Spots are limited. Register by Saturday, January 18.