How is the UCalgary 3MT judged?
Heats and finals are judged according to three criteria, each of which is given equal weight. Note that each criterion has an emphasis on the audience.
This schedule provides a general sense of the timing of 3MT events and deadlines.
Feb.
UCalgary 3MT registration is open from February 1 to March 1, 2023.
Feb.
Check out the "All you need to know about the 3MT*" resource and read the UCalgary 3MT webpages to ensure you are eligible and to learn more about the competition.
Feb.
Attend workshops in February to help you prepare. Workshops include Designing Your 3MT Talk, and Designing Your 3MT Slide.
Workshop registration opens on February 1.
March
UCalgary 3MT heats take place mid-March, with all participants registered in the UCalgary 3MT D2L course for tips and resources.
April
The UCalgary 3MT Finals typically takes place in early April.
The winner advances to the Western Finals (typically in April).
June 1
The winner of the Western Finals goes on to the National Championship. Details have not been released for 2023.
The National Championship is a digital submission and does not require travel.
Time to show the world what you got!
Heats and finals are judged according to three criteria, each of which is given equal weight. Note that each criterion has an emphasis on the audience.