# Communication skills and competitions

**Source**: https://grad.ucalgary.ca/professional-development/communication-skills-and-competitions
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### Research Communication Skills

The ability to speak about research with confidence and clarity is a key skill for graduate students to succeed academically and in their careers. Learn about training and events to help you develop superb oral communication skills.

[Learn more](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/my-gradskills/communication-skills/oral)

### Three Minute Thesis Competition

The 3MT is an annual graduate research communications competition for thesis-based students. Take part in workshops, training and feedback sessions as a participant in this world-renowned competition.

[Learn more](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/mygradskills/3MT)

### Images of Research Competition

Use an image to tell a story to showcase your research in the annual UCalgary Images of Research Competition. The contest is open to all UCalgary graduate students in both thesis and course-based programs.

[Learn more](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/professional-development/images-research)

## Making the most of grad school

Know what's expected and supplement your grad experience with training in professional skills, job searching, communication and more.

[Grad student guide: How to thrive in grad school](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/3/16-FGS-001_Graduate_Student_Guide_Thrive-eBook_FINAL_2020%20Update.pdf)

Share your voice! Find out how to contribute your perspective on graduate school on our
[Grad Life page.](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate-student-life)