Meet the winners of the 2026 Ma thèse en 180 secondes competition

Held annually, the French-language counterpart to the Three Minute Thesis (3MT©) challenges participants to present their thesis work in French to a non-specialist audience in no more than three minutes. The strict timeframe tests not only the scientific depth of their work but also their ability to remain engaging, accessible, and persuasive under pressure.

The competition brought together graduate researchers from diverse disciplines, challenging them to communicate the essence of their master or doctoral research to a general audience in under 180 seconds. The event highlighted the high caliber of research being conducted at UM and demonstrated the participants' commitment to making their work understandable beyond academic audiences.

First-place winner Rebecca Pagė will go on to represent the University of Manitoba at the national ACFAS final, competing against the best French-speaking researchers from across the country on May 16, 2026 in Montreal.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies extends its appreciation to the judges for their time and expertise in evaluating this year’s presentations. We also thank the faculty members, staff, and students whose attendance and support contributed to the success of the event.