Research in review ‘19

Infrastructure, expertise and partnerships round out ‘tremendous’ year

December 18, 2019

Ideas to opportunities

Technology Transfer and Commercialization Office 'invaluable’ to startups

December 17, 2019

Healthy, affordable, sustainable

Nutritious progress: Public Engagement-driven food security initiative at O’Brien Farm

December 4, 2019

Giving Tuesday

Memorial’s student caller team giving the gift of warmth

December 2, 2019

‘Goals and ambitions’

International student reflections: Memorial alumnus thriving in Newfoundland and Labrador

November 27, 2019

Opening doors

Grenfell alumnus creating film and theatre opportunities for minorities

November 22, 2019

Valuable resources

World Fisheries Day: Highlighting sustainability and equity

November 20, 2019

Practising in ‘hell’

Medicine alumnus volunteers in world’s worst refugee camp

November 18, 2019

No limits

Business alumna named Labrador Institute’s International Indigenous Intern

November 14, 2019

‘Go for it’

Award recognition ‘exhilarating and humbling,’ says geneticist

November 13, 2019

‘Powerful’ narrative

Play inspired by stories unearthed in provincial breast cancer research

November 1, 2019

Tracking trash

Citizen science app expanded to include N.L.-specific debris

October 22, 2019

Harlow Campus Top 10

Alumna counts down her fave memories – and days until final reunion

October 18, 2019

Remembering Judy

Thirty-nine years since tragedy on the parkway

October 18, 2019

Making a difference

A Q&A with Outstanding Community Service Award recipient Susan Rose

October 18, 2019

45 years on

Faculty of Education alumna looks back at happy Harlow Campus days

October 9, 2019

From the edge to the top

A Q&A with Alumnus of the Year Barry Perry

October 7, 2019

Digital networking

Helping students explore career options, connect with alumni online

October 2, 2019

Renaissance man

A Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Dr. Boluwaji Ogunyemi

October 1, 2019

Rural renaissance

Championing social enterprise models during times of ‘unprecedented challenges’

September 30, 2019

Critical research

More than $5.5 million in federal funding to focus on enhancing oil spill response measures

September 10, 2019

Deep thinker

Memorial University researcher co-ordinates global ocean observation

September 6, 2019

Catalyst for good

A Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Dr. Peter Collingwood

September 5, 2019

The Harlow effect

Harlow program has life-changing impact on Memorial staff member

August 28, 2019

‘Innovative breakthroughs’

Significant investment for Harsh Environment Research Facility at Memorial

August 27, 2019

Paying tribute

Memorial University alumni recognized for outstanding achievements

August 27, 2019

Bethany Downer

New grads on fire: 10 alumni, 20-something and going places

August 23, 2019

Michael O’Keefe

New grads on fire: 10 alumni, 20-something and going places

August 22, 2019

Vicky Mullaley

New grads on fire: 10 alumni, 20-something and going places

August 21, 2019

Alex Henniffent

New grads on fire: 10 alumni, 20-something and going places

August 20, 2019

Dalia Said

New grads on fire: 10 alumni, 20-something and going places

August 19, 2019

Zachary Green

New grads on fire: 10 alumni, 20-something and going places

August 16, 2019

Eva Crocker

New grads on fire: 10 alumni, 20-something and going places

August 14, 2019

Lucas Stewart

New grads on fire: 10 alumni, 20-something and going places

August 13, 2019

Maria Powell

New grads on fire: 10 alumni, 20-something and going places

August 12, 2019

Passion meets pride

Investment in students leads to a better life for MS patients

August 2, 2019

Inspirational example

Alumnus receives award for long list of early achievements

July 19, 2019

Learning partner

Business faculty recognized for leadership in experiential learning by Bloomberg

July 18, 2019

‘Underwater workhorse’

International team preps Memorial Explorer for sea trials and tests

July 8, 2019

Social data

Interdisciplinarity gives new PhD graduate an edge towards tenure

July 5, 2019

Designing futures

Genoa Design founder recipient of inaugural MI alumni award

June 28, 2019

Top 40 under 40

Music dean singled out for visionary leadership

June 26, 2019

Celebrating difference

Trudeau fellow uses poetic lens to challenge the status quo

June 25, 2019

Far-reaching support

TD donation for Indigenous programming, resources across Atlantic Canada

June 20, 2019

Evolution of AI

Combining biology and algorithms to solve complex medical challenges

June 18, 2019

On top of the world

Engineering alumnus pushes his limits by summiting Mount Everest

June 12, 2019

Book smarts

New nursing graduate connects with patients through a love of stories

May 31, 2019

Altered course

Master of social work graduate perseveres after life-altering accident

May 30, 2019

Medical milestones

PhD graduate lands dream gig at Harvard University

May 29, 2019

‘Fierce and funny’

Creative writing spring graduate is one to watch

May 27, 2019

Solid foundation

More than $8 million in federal investment energizes discovery-based research

May 22, 2019

Duty and responsibility

Engineering researcher, alumnus recognized by national group

May 20, 2019

New insights

Emerging scholars awarded $430,000 for leading-edge humanities and social sciences

May 17, 2019

‘A strong voice’

Nursing partnership aims to improve recovery for psychiatric patients

May 9, 2019

Ethical excellence

Nominations accepted until June 3 for Marilyn Harvey Award

May 7, 2019

‘Business gave me choice’

Memorial alumna lands gig at world’s largest social network

May 2, 2019

Annette Hartery

Q&A with social work alumna about 'blessed' 40-year career

April 26, 2019

Giving back

Alumnus’ giving helps bolster engineering faculty’s profile

April 23, 2019

Folklore 50

Reunion to celebrate golden anniversary of storied department

April 18, 2019

The whale man

The exceptional legacy of Dr. Jon Lien

April 11, 2019

Rare homecoming

Researcher reveals 176-year-old connection between Labrador and Wordsworth

April 4, 2019

Edmund Walsh

Q&A with a former student member of Memorial’s Board of Regents

April 3, 2019

Rewarding innovation

Mel Woodward Cup invests $35,000 in student entrepreneurs

March 29, 2019

Rick Emberley

Q&A with the founder and CEO of BoomersPlus.com

March 22, 2019

Honouring excellence

Business faculty to recognize alumni, students with annual awards

March 21, 2019

Designing better, together

Everywhere and anywhere: CoLab Software changing the way engineers collaborate

March 20, 2019

Place and purpose

Faculty examine Memorial’s role in the future of N.L.

February 28, 2019

Clyde Wells

Q&A with the fifth Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

February 27, 2019

The changing sea

Discovering deep Atlantic currents in international ocean study

February 13, 2019

Kara Strickland

Intellectual property officer at Memorial empowering young women to learn code

February 11, 2019

Remembering Dr. Ron Joyce

Students reflect on life-changing impact of Joyce Foundation Bursary

February 8, 2019

‘We are strong’

How one student embraced her Aboriginal culture at Grenfell Campus

February 5, 2019

Michelle Saunders

Q&A with the Labrador Institute’s 2019 International Indigenous Intern

February 4, 2019

Bold and bright

Next generation of social scientists and humanities researchers secure federal funding

February 4, 2019

Outstanding citizens

Two Memorial honorary graduates named to Order of Canada

January 9, 2019

2018 year in review

Looking back on Memorial's top news stories of the year

December 21, 2018

Chris Shortall

A Q&A about LGBTQI2S health and wellness

December 21, 2018

Research in review ‘18

Accomplishments and achievements round out another positive year

December 20, 2018

Separate and distinct

Genetic analysis gives insight into island caribou population

December 13, 2018

For the love of Labrador

The meaning behind the Honourable Dr. William Rompkey Memorial Scholarship

December 12, 2018

The gift of science

Dr. Seán Brosnan creates legacy for biochemistry at Memorial

November 30, 2018

GivingTuesday 2018

Memorial University part of a global movement of giving

November 20, 2018

Multiplying success

Memorial students tops in Atlantic math competition four years running

November 8, 2018

Perseverance

HKR researcher ramping up research on fatigue

October 16, 2018

Celebrating alumni

Memorial University pays tribute to four remarkable graduates

October 16, 2018

Excellence recognized

Engineering honours outstanding alumni

October 15, 2018

Serial entrepreneur

Q&A with 2018 Alumnus of the Year Paul Antle

October 4, 2018

World stage

Memorial entrepreneurs first Canadians to vie for world cup title

October 4, 2018

Service learning

HKR student creates opportunity for support

October 2, 2018

From Grand Bank to Government House

Q&A with the first female lieutenant-governor of N.L.

September 28, 2018

Education advocate

Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Fred Cahill

September 27, 2018

Steadfast support

Johnson Insurance Atrium named in Emera Innovation Exchange

September 26, 2018

Lifelong leader

Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Sharron Callahan

September 20, 2018

Aspiring astronaut

Q&A with 2018 Horizon Award recipient Bethany Downer

September 13, 2018

Real money, real experience

Alumni donations enable students to invest real money in capital markets

September 11, 2018

The influencers

Geographer and historian elected to prestigious Royal Society of Canada

September 11, 2018

Big boost

Emera invests $7 million for entrepreneurship programming at Memorial

September 6, 2018

Inspiring investment

Emera Innovation Exchange launched on Memorial’s Signal Hill Campus

September 6, 2018

A force to be reckoned with

Newfoundland Ranger Force lives on through the gift of education

August 29, 2018

Awarding excellence

Memorial alumni acknowledged for extraordinary achievements

August 28, 2018

For the love of dogs

A Q&A with alumnus and N.L. dog whisperer Ken Reid

August 3, 2018

Trailblazer

Q&A with Chief Sherry Colford of the St. John's Regional Fire Department

July 26, 2018

Creating a legacy

Enriching the world with love and respect through education

July 25, 2018

Leaders of tomorrow

Emerging science researchers net nearly $300,000 in federal funding

July 23, 2018

A memorable experience

International alumna returns with family to tour Memorial

July 20, 2018

High impact

Federal funding enhances Memorial’s international reputation for critical health-care research

July 17, 2018

Staying the course

Ayre bursary creates legacy for Marine Institute graduates

July 12, 2018

Epic adventure

Marine Institute alumna joining ‘sea women’ on Arctic voyage

July 5, 2018

Storyboard unveiled

Memorial on Parade crafts history board detailing university's origins

June 29, 2018

Sharing experience

Indigenous community, health professionals strategize on fall prevention

June 29, 2018

Come home year

Choral festival lures trio of conductors home to N.L.

June 15, 2018

Pursuing excellence

Business faculty gives students more than $200,000 in financial support

June 5, 2018

All-star alum

Athlete, academic and community leader turns challenges into opportunities

May 31, 2018

All-around player

Varsity athlete, volunteer and bachelor of kinesiology honours graduate headed to medical school

May 24, 2018

Top Canadian honour

Sudden cardiac death genetic research team lauded by Governor General

May 14, 2018

Feeding babies better

Public lecture to discuss role of infant diet on food allergies

April 30, 2018

Remembering Brendan

Giving to Memorial students, honouring the life of a son and brother

April 27, 2018

The compassionate constable

Q&A with alumna of Memorial's first police studies' graduating class

April 26, 2018

‘Path to my dreams’

Joyce Family Foundation bursary creating conditions for success

April 13, 2018

‘Global hub’

Federal funding to attract top researchers, provide infrastructure

April 11, 2018

Ditching dirty energy

MI researcher, Memorial alumni aim to win national contest

April 5, 2018

Rediscovering the basics

Informing rehabilitative exercise through movement

April 3, 2018

Making peace

A Q&A with N.L.’s first Rotary International Peace Fellow

March 29, 2018

Public Pill Drop

Safely dispose of expired medications on March 11

March 7, 2018

Lasting legacy

Edith and Robert Skinner: Part of a series on the impact of giving to Memorial

March 2, 2018

‘Tremendous motivator’

Alzheimer’s researcher named 2018 Terra Nova Young Innovator

February 28, 2018

Running with the Hare

Alumnus Rex Brown on Atlantic Canada's largest poetry festival and why 2018 marks the final curtain call

February 22, 2018

Finding harmony

From the darkness of the Second World War to a legacy of music and fellowship

January 31, 2018

Coming back to Curtis

A Q&A with the alumnae behind the Curtis House 50-year reunion

January 19, 2018

Outstanding contributions

Researcher and honorary degree recipient named to Order of Canada

January 12, 2018

Global potential

Green mineral analysis method saving money and time

December 12, 2017

Celebrating a milestone

Faculty of Medicine campaign surpasses $5-million fundraising goal

December 7, 2017

Charged by nature

Alumni turn heads with wind- and water-powered electronics charger

December 4, 2017

Social influcencer

Twitter Canada singles out alumnus as tech startup founder to follow

December 1, 2017

Just Be Gemma

A Q&A with alumni Gemma Hickey

November 30, 2017

Oxford bound

Performance and musicology student named N.L.'s 2018 Rhodes Scholar

November 29, 2017

Within her reach

Year at International Space University brings alumna closer to the stars

November 29, 2017

Smart switch

Young startup creates first smart thermostat

November 27, 2017

Feminist-in-residence

A Q&A with alumna Chandra Kavanagh

November 22, 2017

Culture of excellence

Nearly $2 million in federal funding for social sciences and humanities research at Memorial

November 16, 2017

Giving and receiving

Fighting for each other: Descendants of the Regiment complete the circle

November 12, 2017

GivingTuesday 2017

Celebrate a global day of giving with Memorial University

November 10, 2017

‘Complex dynamics’

Master of employment relations program benefits from interdisciplinarity

November 10, 2017

Going pro

Human Kinetics and Recreation alum coaching in NHL

November 3, 2017

‘Immeasurable impact’

Woodward family donates $1.13 million to empower student entrepreneurs

October 27, 2017

World leader

Memorial-led SmartICE project receives high honour from United Nations

October 25, 2017

Interrupted memories

Medicine researcher digging deep into effects of Alzheimer’s disease

October 13, 2017

No holding back

HSS alumna named Labrador Institute’s International Indigenous Intern

October 5, 2017

Growing up Muslim

A Q&A with alumnus and Newfoundlander Aatif Baskanderi

October 5, 2017

Global performers

School of Music alumni return from world stage as visiting faculty

September 14, 2017

Standing her ground

New nursing graduate questions relevancy of licensing exam

September 6, 2017

Technology trailblazer

A Q&A with Alumna of the Year Catherine Courage

September 6, 2017

Opera star

Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Dr. David Kelleher-Flight

August 30, 2017

Memorial champion

Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Gary Follett

August 28, 2017

Understanding fish stocks

MI home to OCI Industrial Research Chair for Fish Stock Assessment

August 25, 2017

Community builder

Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Darlene Spracklin-Reid

August 17, 2017

Amazing alumni

Memorial graduates recognized for exceptional achievements

July 17, 2017

Sesquicentennial voyage

Memorial community part of historic Canada 150th marine journey

July 6, 2017

Results are in

Alumni elected to Board of Regents, highest participation to date

June 22, 2017

HeyOrca making waves

Local tech company receives $2 million in follow-on funding

June 5, 2017

Relevant research

Master of nursing graduate sees future in team-based primary care

June 2, 2017

Life at sea

MI program opens up opportunities for ocean mapping graduate

May 30, 2017

Silent spring

Memorial study says songbirds being left behind by climate change

May 19, 2017

Innovative ideas

Provincewide events spotlight growth sectors and opportunities

May 9, 2017

Voting is open

Alumni encouraged to vote for Board of Regents representatives

May 1, 2017

Best in business

Business faculty to hand out alumni, entrepreneur awards

April 28, 2017

At the helm

Marine Institute alumnus named president and CEO of BC Ferries

March 30, 2017

Golden memories

Ocean Sciences Centre reunion to celebrate 50th anniversary

March 30, 2017

Social change leader

Focus on Egyptian education earns alum spot in national competition

March 29, 2017

‘Indspiring’ youth

A Q&A with alumnus and Indspire Youth Laureate Thomas Dymond

March 29, 2017

Come From Away

A Q&A with alumnus Romano Di Nillo

February 21, 2017

The tool library

Engineering alumnus opening community tool-lending service

February 20, 2017

Diving in

MI intern puts education to work under the sea in the Philippines

January 17, 2017

A lasting legacy

New psychology lecture series in memory of Dr. Patricia Canning

January 16, 2017

Cup champions

Memorial MBA team five-time winners of global business competition

January 13, 2017

SPARKS fly

Eighth edition of Memorial's literary festival to take place in January

December 19, 2016

Nobel of the North

Dr. Trevor Bell named AIP laureate for ‘smart’ research

December 9, 2016

The Giving Tree

Student communicators are giving warmth on GivingTuesday

November 24, 2016

Entrepreneurial engineers

Engineering alumni four of business magazine’s Top 50 CEOs

November 18, 2016

Strong and supportive

Genesis Centre seeks best ideas and gives leg up to startups

November 17, 2016

Taking action

A Q&A with alumnus and human rights advocate Carl Mercer

November 16, 2016

Northern ambassador

Memorial-led research shortlisted for $1-million Arctic Inspiration Prize

November 8, 2016

Global business challenge

Memorial MBA team heads Down Under for international competition

October 28, 2016

Goooaaaalll!

Soccer star alum Trent McClellan scores big with comedy show

October 20, 2016

Convocation firsts

Business faculty sees first graduates from research-based programs

October 20, 2016

In great company

Memorial University pays tribute to four exceptional alumni

October 19, 2016

VPR named

Vice-president (research) pro tempore appointed by Regents

October 19, 2016

Supreme alumnus

Justice Malcolm Rowe graduated with degrees in arts, science

October 18, 2016

Funding financial expertise

Faseruk campaign raises $500,000 for finance chair at business faculty

October 17, 2016

In-house experts

Genesis Centre hires two entrepreneurs-in-residence

October 17, 2016

Empowering entrepreneurship

Three technology companies graduate from Genesis Centre

October 14, 2016

Aerospace entrepreneur

Q&A with Alumnus of the Year Mark Dobbin

October 12, 2016

Memorial ambassador

A Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Karl Smith

October 11, 2016

International humanitarian

Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Christopher Nolan

September 28, 2016

Artistic genius

Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Morgan MacDonald

September 20, 2016

New awareness

International Indigenous intern named by Labrador Institute

September 13, 2016

Paying tribute

Four alumni to be recognized for outstanding achievements

September 8, 2016

Economic asset

More than $1.6 million in federal-provincial funding for Genesis Centre

September 2, 2016

Multivitamin effectiveness?

Faith Elizabeth Winifred (Rusted) Bayley lecture to discuss topic

September 1, 2016

Turning heads

Genesis Centre graduate making waves on international stage

August 23, 2016

Street legal

Improving young people’s understanding of legal rights

August 15, 2016

New leadership

Genesis Centre appoints new president and CEO

August 9, 2016

Hall of famer

Provincial accolades for former physical education director

August 5, 2016

A healthier tomorrow

Faculty of Medicine fundraising campaign to prepare future physicians

July 29, 2016

Creative solutions

Using art to improve HIV/AIDS education, prevention programming

July 25, 2016

Spirit of inquiry

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Geography

July 25, 2016

New partnership

Sequence Bio announces master licence agreement with Memorial

July 15, 2016

Unearthing a mystery

Undergraduate archaeology student studying ancient forms of cancer

July 12, 2016

‘Value of rural life’

Researcher focuses on writing, public engagement during Fogo retreat

July 7, 2016

National recognition

Dean, Regent inducted into Canadian Academy of Engineering

June 28, 2016

‘Unsung heroines’

Uncovering the lost stories of Newfoundland's wartime nurses

June 24, 2016

Exploration and discovery

Memorial researchers receive more than $6.7 million from NSERC

June 24, 2016

Objects of beauty

Exhibition, panel discussion of Peattie children's book collection

June 21, 2016

Fellows on Fogo

Unique research partnership on Fogo Island proves productive

June 21, 2016

Science of networking

Tips for new graduates about hidden job market

June 6, 2016

Improving outcomes

New research examines experiences of young people with type 1 diabetes

June 2, 2016

Broadening his perspective

Grad leaves with M.Ed and deeper understanding of different cultures

June 2, 2016

A stitch in time

Handstitched quilt tells new graduate's Memorial story

June 1, 2016

Open call

Genesis Centre aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship

May 24, 2016

In the club

Computer science alumnus bringing programming to all ages

May 24, 2016

Partnership promotion

New website focuses on Labrador Inuit cultural research

May 19, 2016

True calling

Part-time Telefund job inspires new graduate's career in philanthropy

May 19, 2016

Career builders

Memorial advisors help students and alumni realize their potential

May 12, 2016

International Indigenous internship

New opportunity for Labrador graduates

May 4, 2016

Big ambitions

Young alumni develop technology that could transform oil industry

April 29, 2016

Mentoring milestone

Memorial alumnus named Trudeau Mentor

April 26, 2016

‘Humbled and honoured’

Medical researcher recognized by national association

April 22, 2016

Confidence builders

Empowering educators teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics

April 19, 2016

Food for thought

Teaching children the path from the field to the fork key to better health

April 12, 2016

Sound investment

Memorial-led hearing loss research focus of R&D centre in Central N.L.

April 6, 2016

Banking on brighter futures

Adapting the approach to Aboriginal entrepreneurs and business people

April 5, 2016

‘Belles’ of the ball

Memorial alumnae and current graduate student pick up Juno

April 4, 2016

A place for all

Memorial plans for Aboriginal House on St. John's campus

March 31, 2016

Lightning and thunder

Lecture on new medical technologies improving cancer imaging

March 31, 2016

Geology on the edge

Fogo Island’s geologist-in-residence program big draw for alumni

March 29, 2016

Sporting chance

Dual leadership role gives alumnus chance to see student-athletes shine

March 16, 2016

Rethinking information

International kudos for information management research

March 15, 2016

‘Critical support’

Students receive awards to explore N.L.’s ocean industries

March 7, 2016

Chair renewed

Board of Regents chair reappointed for second term

March 4, 2016

National pride

Memorial research highlighted during Parliament Hill event

February 26, 2016

Behind bars

PhD researcher examining effects of prison life post-incarceration

February 24, 2016

The big 5-0

School of Nursing planning party to celebrate major milestone

February 22, 2016

Second term

Reappointment of associate vice-president (research) announced

February 11, 2016

In the spotlight

Memorial artists and alumni collect ECMA nominations

February 4, 2016

Methods and Mediums

QEII Library art exhibit features visual arts alumni

January 27, 2016

Lisa Walsh

Indigena founder taking natural skincare business to next level

January 25, 2016

Giving back

Alumnus aims to have an impact on patients and doctors-in-training

December 17, 2015

Financial finesse

Business alumnus wins prestigious finance award from Singapore-based company

December 7, 2015