Research Day

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies invites all members of the Bishop’s Community to participate in Research Day, from March 17 to 18, 2027.

Schedule

3-Minute Thesis Competition

Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2027

Time: 11:20 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Where: The GAIT

Please send slide to the Research Officer: jstgerma@ubishops.ca

Deadline: March 12, 2027

Poster Competition

Set-up: 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 16, 2027

Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2027

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Where: The GAIT

Electronic file (PDF format; 36×48 inches) must be sent for printing to the print shop (printshop@ubishops.ca) by email by March 5, 2027, 12:00 p.m. If you prefer, you can drop your file directly to the print shop, using a USB key. The University will be covering the printing costs for ONE copy of your poster should you use our printing services. Other venues also offer printing services in Sherbrooke, but you would have to cover the costs of printing. Should you miss the deadline, you will be expected to cover half the printing fee. 

Student Competitions

To be eligible to participate in a competition, the candidate must be a Bishop’s University undergraduate or graduate student in any field or discipline and must present a research project to which they made an active and significant contribution.

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies acknowledges and is sensitive of each person’s individual differences, and seeks to ensure a transparent and equitable environment for all of our Bishop’s community members. If you have any concerns about your ability to participate in this competition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Overview

3-Minute Thesis Competition is a global competition founded by the University of Queensland. It is geared to cultivate academic, presentation and research communication skills. The competition is open to BU undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible to participate in the competition, the candidate must be a Bishop’s University undergraduate or graduate student in any field or discipline and must present a research project to which they made an active and significant contribution.

NEW FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY:

Bishop’s University is happy to announce that we will be participating in the 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition season at the local and regional levels!

Bishop’s University will be responsible for covering the costs associated with advancing their student through each level of the competition, including travel and accommodations.

The Eastern Regional will showcase the winners of local 3MT competitions held at participating institutions in Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, and Newfoundland. Each participating institution will send one student to compete, for a total of 15 competitors. The top two finalists from the 2025 Eastern Regional will advance to the National 3MT.

Prizes

Three prizes ($250, $150, and $100) will be awarded in each of these three categories:

  1. Undergraduate Students – Natural Sciences & Mathematics;
  2. Undergraduate Students – Social Sciences, Humanities, Education and Business;
  3. Graduate Students

Contest Rules

  • One entry per participant;
  • Participant will present their submission in-person;
  • Presentations are limited to three minutes maximum. Exceeding three minutes will cause a participant to be disqualified. The timer begins when a participant starts their presentation through either speech or movement;
  • Submission must only include the participant speaking and ONE static slide
  • No additional electronic media (e.g., sound, video files), no props (e.g. costume, laboratory equipment, musical instrument), only spoken words (e.g. no poems, raps or songs);
  • Presentation is to commence from the stage;
  • The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

Evaluation Criteria

3-Minute Thesis Competition will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary committee. Members of the jury will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria:

  • Presentation Skills (e.g. clear voice, rhythm, fluidity, presence, passion, attention from audience)
  • Scientific Communication Skills (e.g. use of lay language, metaphors and analogies, avoid scientific jargon, explain terminology)
  • Structure and Content (e.g. clear and logical sequence, provide background and significance, describe impact and results, adequate balance of time spent on each section)

The Bishop’s Poster Competition is open to BU Undergrads and Graduate students. To be eligible to participate in the competition, the candidate must be a Bishop’s University undergraduate or graduate student in any field or discipline and must present a research project to which they made an active and significant contribution (Honours, Summer Internship, RA and etc.).

Prizes 

Three prizes ($250, $150, and $100) will be awarded in each of these three categories:

  1. Undergraduate Students – Natural Sciences & Mathematics;
  2. Undergraduate Students – Social Sciences, Humanities, Education and Business;
  3. Undergraduate Students – Psychology
  4. Graduate Students

Note: if there are not enough participants in a category, it will be merged with another.

Contest Rules

  • One entry per participant;
  • Poster must contain the student’s name, the title of the project, the department and the name of the supervisor/professor;
  • Poster must contain basic information on the project, such as hypothesis, objectives, research questions, methodology, results, conclusions, references;
  • Poster size must be 36 x 48 inches (91 x 121 cm);
  • Poster must be clear and easy to follow for individuals of all disciplines and fields of study;
  • The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

Evaluation Criteria 

Research Posters will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary committee. Members of the jury will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria:

  • Significance of the research question
  • Well-defined objectives
  • Description of methodology
  • Presentation of results
  • Conclusions
  • Layout of the poster (visuals, font, colors, etc.)
  • Quality of the writing

You will need to pick-up your poster and set-it-up at the GAIT with the designated number provided by the research office. Faculty and Students will receive an email with the schedule and poster numbers of each student presenting. The student will have 10 minutes to present their research poster and 5 minutes will be allocated for jury questions.

Reception and Prize Announcement

Date: Thursday, March 18, 2027

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Competition winners will be announced during the reception.

Questions?
For more information, please contact the Office of Research and Graduate Studies at researchoffice@ubishops.ca.