Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:54 AM
To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications@umanitoba.ca>
Subject: [Gs-deans-and-directors] Join us for the 2026 3MT Heats: Showcasing Graduate Research Excellence
Dear University Community,
The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition is back! We are excited to showcase 37 graduate students as they compete in this year’s heats, translating their complex research into engaging three-minute presentations.
We invite you to join us across the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses to support our challengers as they compete for a chance to advance to the Final Competition on April 6.
2026 Heats Schedule
- Heat 1: March 9 | 10:00 am | Room E3-262 EITC (Senate Chambers), Engineering Bldg (Fort Garry)
- Heat 2: March 10 | 10:00 am | Room E3-262 EITC (Senate Chambers), Engineering Bldg (Fort Garry)
- Heat 3: March 11 | 1:00 pm | Theatre C, Basic Medical Sciences Bldg (Bannatyne)
To view the full list of participating students and their respective departments, please visit the heats official announcement: Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Challenge Heats Begin | UM Today.
All sessions are open to the public. Come cheer on our graduate students and get a firsthand look at the innovative research happening across the University of Manitoba.
See you at the heats!
Best regards,
Dr. Kelley Main