FGPS to Host Third Annual Three Minute Postdoctoral Speaking Competition
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is excited to announce the return of the Third Annual Three Minute Postdoctoral Speaking Competition (3MP), taking place on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.in the Senate Chambers, E3-262 EITC.
This dynamic competition challenges postdoctoral fellows to summerize their research into an engaging three-minute presentation using only one slide. Presenters will be evaluated by a panel of three judges on clarity, engagement, and impact. Audience members will also play a role by voting for their favourite presentation live at the event.
Eight postdoctoral fellows are set to take the stage this year, ready to share their groundbreaking work in a way that is both understandable and inspiring.
- Dr. Asim Joshi – Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Dr. Mariela Rodriguez – Human Nutritional Sciences
- Dr. Masoomeh Gomroki – Food Science
- Dr. Michael Saley – Chemistry
- Dr. Monire Nobahar Ahari – Occupational Therapy
- Dr. Olabisi Akinlabi – Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- Dr. Ruchira Nanasiri– Human Nutritional Sciences
- Dr. Taalia Khan – Art and Architectural History
“The 3MP competition showcases not only the depth of research happening at UM but also the creativity and communication skills of our postdoctoral fellows,” says Dr. Kelley Main, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. “The Faculty of Graduate Studies recent name change to The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies highlights the important role postdoctoral fellows play in the university community.”
The event is open to students, faculty, and the public, offering a glimpse into the research being done at UM across multiple disciplines.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Location: Senate Chambers, E3-262 EITC
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Register to attend in person: https://forms.office.com/r/RUgFDMkg4V
For more information, visit the University of Manitoba’s Postdoctoral Achievements and Awards page. https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/postdoctoral-achievements-and-awards