Reflections and looking ahead

Memorial University's EDI-AR 2024 milestones and 2025 plans

December 10, 2024

Through a Mi’kmaw lens

First graduate course of its kind at Grenfell Campus

December 4, 2024

‘Dedication and passion’

Two Memorial Indigenous scholars awarded national health-care funding

November 25, 2024

Honouring tradition

Innu caribou coat design inspires Grenfell alumna's mural on Fine Arts balcony

November 19, 2024

‘Clear message’

Memorial responds to anti-Black racism in social media post

November 8, 2024

Reimagining learning abroad

Bringing intercultural, global learning into the classroom at home

October 30, 2024

At the heart of her work

First Black archaeology PhD graduate dedicated to preserving Indigenous identity

October 17, 2024

A study in resilience

Medicine fall graduate focusing on how people overcome adversity — while overcoming it himself

October 17, 2024

‘Hope, change and pride’

Northern students shine: bachelor of social work Nunavut cohort graduates this week

October 16, 2024

‘Thick and thin’

Fall applied science graduate found support at Memorial when he needed it the most

October 15, 2024

Graduate research continuity

Science grant program supports student research, faculty on parental leave

October 11, 2024

Op-ed: Roxana Fazli

Mentoring is a ‘vital tool’ but can also perpetuate discriminatory practices, says PhD student

October 9, 2024

‘Core priority’

Photos: Grenfell Campus taking meaningful steps toward truth and reconciliation

October 2, 2024

A passion for prevention

Medicine master's student determined to prevent, reduce lower back pain

October 2, 2024

Great minds

Memorial University experts tackling global issues thanks to more than $3.3-million federal investment

September 26, 2024

Truth and reconciliation

Memorial University community at all campuses invited to participate

September 25, 2024

Protecting academic freedom

Donate to Memorial's Scholars at Risk fund to celebrate Dr. Sonja Knutson's retirement

September 23, 2024

Ethical link

The surprising connection between companies’ carbon emissions and sexual orientation equality

September 19, 2024

Earliest ancestors

Memorial University earth scientists detail oldest fossilized animal known to science

September 9, 2024

Schulich superstars

Two Memorial University first-year students awarded $220,000 in STEM scholarships

September 5, 2024

Advocacy, mentorship, solidarity

Racialized Graduate Student Collective launches in Faculty of Education

September 5, 2024

‘Four more’

Royal Society of Canada recognizes Memorial University excellence

September 3, 2024

Inspirational achievement

Faculty of Medicine cancer care advocate named to Top 25 Canadian Immigrant list

August 30, 2024

Crossroads for Classics

Memorial scholars, African universities partner to globalize Classics department

July 17, 2024

‘Hidden voice’

Students reflect on first year in unique, Labrador-made graduate program

June 12, 2024

Sealskin scholarship

Visiting Indigi-queer artist demonstrates traditional materials in art

May 29, 2024

Fierce inspiration

Gender Studies graduate will walk, skate or sashay across the convocation stage

May 24, 2024

‘Life is about taking chances’

Spring graduate grateful for opportunities, support system at Memorial

May 23, 2024

Indigenous verification report

Memorial receives report from First Peoples Group following Indigenous verification consultations

May 22, 2024

Building bridges

EDI-AR conference brings together global audience on Signal Hill

May 17, 2024

Contributing his voice

Spring graduate committed to Mi'kmaw scholarship — by enrolling in PhD

May 14, 2024

Environmental ‘trailblazer’

Chemistry professor named one of 3M’s 25 Women in Science

May 14, 2024

Linguistic legacy

Canada Research Chair to continue work supporting Indigenous language revival

April 23, 2024

Fair and respectful

Marilyn Harvey research ethics award submissions due June 3

April 17, 2024

People, place and books

Labrador Campus’ first academic librarian blends campus with community

April 9, 2024

Beautiful breakthrough

Memorial entrepreneurs' app connecting clients with beauty services

April 8, 2024

A Labrador first

Anchor undergraduate program set to begin fall 2024

April 3, 2024

What’s in a treaty?

Harvard professor to present on how agreements have made, and unmade, our world

March 20, 2024

‘The next level’

More than $6-million federal investment for Memorial University research and discovery

March 13, 2024

Creating momentum

Submissions and registration open for inaugural EDI-AR conference

March 4, 2024

Campaign of remembering

History of Disability Rights-N.L. project aims to improve policies

March 4, 2024

Op-ed: Dr. Richard Elcock

Black excellence: celebration of our trailblazers must include opportunities to cultivate future ones

February 29, 2024

Inviting conversation

Artwork gives insight into challenges of relocating, importance of multiculturalism

February 6, 2024

Important conversations

Consultations begin to advance work on Indigenous verification

February 5, 2024

Call to action

Much to see and do as Memorial celebrates International Development Week

February 5, 2024

Legacies and contributions

African History and Liberation Month at Memorial

January 31, 2024

Unlocking doors

Joyce Foundation bursary recipient embraces challenges — and conquers them

January 24, 2024

Equity advocate

Medical student honoured by national organization for work supporting vulnerable populations

January 23, 2024

People of the ice

Honouring a community-based partnership that centres Inuit knowledge

December 12, 2023

Reclaiming research

National report paves way forward for Arctic, northern research in Canada

December 8, 2023

Expressions of interest

Memorial University to host inaugural EDI-AR conference

December 1, 2023

‘Do the right thing’

Good intentions, surprising moments: Indigenous research policy review

November 23, 2023

People and places

Curran Award recipients reinforce rural-Memorial University connection

November 22, 2023

Shine bright

Innovative ideas win top prizes at competition for women and gender-diverse students

November 20, 2023

Consultant engaged

Indigenous verification work at Memorial University continues

November 20, 2023

‘Accelerate and expand’

Memorial's Board of Regents approves new five-year research strategy

November 20, 2023

Vital connections

Cenovus Centre takes business students behind the scenes of local companies

November 15, 2023

Making space

Three projects 'strong, visual signifiers' of Indigenous presence at Memorial

November 7, 2023

‘Dream job’

Business faculty member brings Indigenous lens to teaching and research

October 30, 2023

We are listening

Research Impacting Indigenous Groups policy review underway

October 13, 2023

Changing the face of STEM

Grenfell Campus physicist named Atlantic co-chair for inclusion in science and engineering

September 27, 2023

High bar

Computer science co-op student wants all children to feel like 'they can do math'

September 22, 2023

Leveraging nature

Banting fellow funded $140,000 to mitigate oily wastewater, capture carbon dioxide in Arctic and Atlantic oceans

September 21, 2023

No space for hate

Statement from Provost Jennifer Lokash in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights

September 20, 2023

‘Inclusive and equitable’

Rewriting the narrative on physical literacy for all individuals

September 18, 2023

Knowing, doing and being

Interdisciplinary Indigenous network secures more than $2.4-million investment

September 13, 2023

‘Touching lives’

Using advanced robotics for personalized stroke rehabilitation

September 12, 2023

Get connected

Student-created, events-based app aims to bring students together

September 8, 2023

Understanding our world

Memorial researchers receive $11.5 million in federal funding to explore diverse ideas

September 8, 2023

Fantastic four

Researchers earn top honours from Royal Society of Canada

September 5, 2023

A sense of belonging

National awards celebrate Memorial student leader, orientation program

September 5, 2023

Northern imbalance

Marine Institute leads 43 scientists to sound alarm on climate change consequences on Arctic cod

August 10, 2023

Community engagement

Memorial's office of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism prepares for fall

August 9, 2023

From polar bears to bees

Place-based science at core of Labrador youth summer camp

August 1, 2023

Spiritual and cultural

Tipi at Grenfell Campus a tie to Indigenous culture, supports well-being

July 19, 2023

Inclusive spaces

Pride at Memorial: Conference and Event Services an official ally

July 9, 2023

‘Understand and alleviate’

Extending compassionate nursing care to all of society's members

July 4, 2023

Make safety seen

June 23: Celebrating Memorial’s women in engineering

June 23, 2023

Indigenous History Month

Featuring Indigenous memoirs at Memorial University Press

June 16, 2023

Arctic and subarctic futures

Labrador Campus launches suite of graduate programs

May 26, 2023

Stone in the road

Miawpukek First Nation, Memorial collaboration encourages 'real listening'

May 18, 2023

Norwegian exchange

Indigenous education, culture and self-determination in the North

May 16, 2023

Values of all

Network of experts contribute to Arctic shipping initiative

May 12, 2023

Artful connections

Student-run art gallery at Hatcher House bringing community together

May 8, 2023

‘Inspiring moment’

Memorial University researchers benefit from historic research investment

May 2, 2023

Celebrating leadership

June 1 deadline for Marilyn Harvey Award

May 2, 2023

Visionary shipping research

ICC Canada, Memorial University to benefit from more than $91-million federal investment

April 28, 2023

Public consultations

Equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism at Memorial

April 28, 2023

Studentview

Everything Everywhere All at Once extra special for Asian community

April 20, 2023

National achievement

Engineering student recognized among Canada’s elite

April 13, 2023

‘Instigator of change’

Business student wins $45,000 award for activism and entrepreneurship

April 12, 2023

Seafaring careers

Marine Institute, Miawpukek First Nation partner to deliver training in Conne River

April 11, 2023

Hidden homeless

Study by Grenfell Campus, partners uncovers housing shortage in western Newfoundland

April 10, 2023

National leader

Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo receives honour from academic women's organization

April 3, 2023

Op-ed: Lauren Law and Simal Qureshi

N.L. must expand interpretation services to improve newcomer health, say MD students

March 30, 2023

3MT winner

Doctoral student taking Bangladeshi road safety research to regionals

March 30, 2023

‘Experience and knowledge’

From bees to bridge-building: one graduate student's co-op story

March 28, 2023

‘Preserve and strengthen’

Academic-Indigenous methodologies to help preserve Innu language, culture

March 24, 2023

Nothing else like it

Labrador clinical placement a growth opportunity for nursing student

March 21, 2023

Studentview

Anuja Thapa: queer prom first chance to be out and proud for some

March 17, 2023

Consultation update

Brown bag lunch about Research Impacting Indigenous Groups Policy

March 16, 2023

Sharpening focus

Killam program recognizes Memorial scholar for scientific and research excellence

March 15, 2023

Cracking the glass ceiling

Thoughts about women on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023

Courage ignited

Women’s leadership conference creates student award, inspires attendees

March 3, 2023

‘Limited understanding’

Ocean Sciences, Bahamas partner on climate change impact in tropics

March 2, 2023

Studentview

Anuja Thapa offers insight into international student experience

February 27, 2023

Black History Month

Highlighting students from Memorial’s National Society of Black Engineers

February 22, 2023

Op-ed: Laurabel Mba

Persistence by Black students is often the first act of Black resistance

February 20, 2023

Leadership appointment

Vice-provost, Labrador Campus, and dean, School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies announced

December 6, 2022

‘Institutional transformation’

Banting fellow funded $140,000 for Chilean museum decolonization work

December 5, 2022

Dec. 6 vigil

Everyone is welcome to attend commemorative event

December 1, 2022

Know your status

Pharmacies 'ideally placed' to address gap in HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis testing

December 1, 2022

‘A real gift’

HKR researcher advocates for inclusive, healthy active living

November 28, 2022

Community pride

Meeting local needs and priorities at the Cartwright-Memorial community hub

November 18, 2022

‘Here for you’

Free mental health supports now available to students 24/7

November 17, 2022

Transformational, not transactional

Memorial, Blundon Centre celebrates 30 years of accessibility services

November 7, 2022

Continuing education

New role will provide strategic vision, inspiration and direction

October 17, 2022

True partnerships

The importance of Indigenous community engagement for research

October 13, 2022

Whose land is it anyway?

Consultations ongoing for Indigenous research policy review

October 13, 2022

Northern partnerships

Faculty of Education’s Dr. Kirk Anderson appointed UArctic chair

October 3, 2022

Thriving students

Grenfell Campus welcomes manager, Indigenous affairs

September 29, 2022

Lasting impacts

Sept. 30: reflecting on the history and legacy of residential schools

September 27, 2022

Welcome home

Labrador Campus takes up official residence in the North

September 13, 2022

‘Place we can call our own’

Business building renos support accessibility and learning

September 8, 2022

Astronomical advancement

Webb telescope means we are 'entering a new era' of space science

July 21, 2022

Authors, books and voices

Pride Week: A Q&A with 2SLGBTQIA+ authors and panellists

July 19, 2022

Patients as partners

More than $9.7-million investment to include patients in health research for the better

July 13, 2022

Out and visible

Memorial professor first gay president of Canadian Math Society

July 4, 2022

Indigenous voices

Preserving Indigenous languages for future generations

June 28, 2022

Two-phased approach

Review, consultations for Research Impacting Indigenous Groups Policy

June 9, 2022

‘The obvious choice’

PhD spring graduate attracted to Medicine's variety of health perspectives

June 3, 2022

‘Never give up’

Ghanaian student perseveres through adversity to earn business degree

June 1, 2022

Dr. of the environment

Engineering spring graduate wants to help save the Earth

May 30, 2022

Challenging the status quo

Faculty award for ‘game-changing’ excellence in equity projects

May 13, 2022

Pursuing excellence

Applications for prestigious $50,000 research award due June 17

May 12, 2022

New role

Interim social work dean takes on dual responsibilities

May 5, 2022

Local to global

Memorial’s impact on sustainability recognized internationally

May 4, 2022

Setting an example

Geographer recognized for exceptional ethical research leadership

May 3, 2022

Mindful mining

Geographer strives to improve legacy of mining activity

April 6, 2022

Inspiring and impactful

Trio from Memorial saluted for making positive contributions

April 1, 2022

Connecting With Communities

President Timmons pens Universities Canada blog post

March 31, 2022

‘Multiplier effects’

Funds for building relationships with Indigenous, Northern communities

March 23, 2022

Advancing Indigenous scholarship

Memorial University welcomes five new Indigenous scholars

March 22, 2022

Reimagining Leadership

Inaugural women’s leadership conference on June 16

March 15, 2022

2021-2026 Strategic Framework for Indigenization

Memorial’s Office of Indigenous Affairs releases final report

March 9, 2022

Women in leadership

A Q and A with Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard

March 7, 2022

Fish by fish

Building confidence and measuring impact in Petty Harbour

February 28, 2022

Celebrating students

Black History Month: Meet engineering student Ogheneovo Jatto

February 26, 2022

Celebrating students

Black History Month: Meet engineering student Conquest Paul-Eboigbe

February 24, 2022

Celebrating students

Black History Month: Meet engineering student Donald Chukwuebuka

February 23, 2022

Engineering for all

Giving equity, diversity and inclusion an 'intentional focus'

February 21, 2022

Black History Month

Meet Memorial's chapter of National Society of Black Engineers

February 18, 2022

Water unites us

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 11, 2022

Meaningful role

Sociologist named editor-in-chief of Symbolic Interaction

February 10, 2022

‘Education is key’

Bachelor of social work, Nunavut cohort program well under way

February 3, 2022

Cultural nuance

Guggenheim Foundation honours sociologist for Ghanaian intimate partner violence research

February 1, 2022

For the North

Memorial University officially announces Labrador Campus

January 20, 2022

Global reach

Memorial campuses awarded $1 million for global student opportunities

November 29, 2021

Public lecture

How brain-machine interfaces can improve the lives of persons with disabilities

November 22, 2021

Scarborough Charter

Memorial signs charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion

November 18, 2021

Literacy made easier

Free tool makes everyday literacy tasks simpler, quicker and more accurate

November 12, 2021

Two-eared listening

Gathering an opportunity to listen to Indigenous life experiences in N.L.

November 5, 2021

Seeking volunteers

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Anti-racism Strategic Planning Team

November 3, 2021

Her story

Encaustic painting exhibit celebrates Inuit elder’s past and future

November 2, 2021

Long-term vision

A Q&A with Memorial’s new Indigenous education specialist

October 28, 2021

Shining a light

Recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 19, 2021

Unique collaboration

Memorial and UPEI announce joint medical degree

October 8, 2021

Place of presence

Indigenous Student Resource Centre a ‘home away from home’ at Juniper House

September 29, 2021

Truth and reconciliation

President Vianne Timmons invites you to participate in upcoming activities

September 27, 2021

Solid foundation

Vice-provost, EDI, set to begin community engagement process

September 17, 2021

‘Unwavering commitment’

Nunatsiavut-born lawyer named associate VP (Indigenous research)

September 8, 2021

Day of reflection

Memorial observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sept. 30

September 3, 2021

Value of online

The distance education fee explained

September 3, 2021

Respect and civility

A message from the president

September 2, 2021

Soapbox Science

Women in STEM: The leaky pipeline

August 31, 2021

Leadership appointment

Dr. Delores Mullings named vice-provost equity, diversity and inclusion at Memorial

August 25, 2021

Vision and priorities

A Q&A with Dr. Florentine Strzelczyk, Memorial’s new provost and vice-president (academic)

August 17, 2021

Policy review

Review of a number of non-academic, university-wide, policies and procedure

August 2, 2021

Innovative, prosperous and inclusive

Engineering group places second in national design competition, donates prize money

August 2, 2021

Safe spaces

Several gender-inclusive washrooms installed on campus

July 23, 2021

‘Excellent and transformative’

Governor General holds honorary degree from Memorial

July 20, 2021

Flag raising

Memorial University wishes everyone a happy Pride!

July 16, 2021

‘Necessary work’

Gender pay equity salary committee releases report

July 2, 2021

What the Ocean Remembers

Grenfell co-organizes exhibition featuring leading Atlantic Canadian artists

June 25, 2021

Advancing Indigenization

Memorial's first vice-president (Indigenous) appointed

June 24, 2021

Blending world views

Bachelor of social work, Nunavut cohort, degree program announced

June 22, 2021

Scholarship brings enlightenment

First Karl M. Wells Scholarship in LGBTQ2S+ Studies awarded

June 4, 2021

Creativity and flexibility

Social work spring graduate collects invaluable lessons in variety of places

May 27, 2021

Ensuring accessibility

American Sign Language program registration now open

May 12, 2021

We must do better

Statement from President Vianne Timmons

March 19, 2021

‘Different beast’

Teaching Tuesdays: Jennifer Kelly

March 16, 2021

‘Build you up’

Memorial tradeswoman featured in video series for International Women's Day

March 9, 2021

Op-ed: Dr. Boluwaji Ogunyemi

Black History Month a time to assess from which lens we understand history and the present

February 24, 2021

Candidate presentation

Candidate shortlisted for vice-provost (equity, diversity and inclusion) role

January 15, 2021

Significant uptake

Memorial has highest uptake in national equity and diversity webinars

January 14, 2021

EDI search update

Next steps in search for vice-provost, equity, diversity and inclusion

October 21, 2020

Transparency and commitment

Deans Council endorses statement on equity, diversity and inclusion

October 6, 2020

Deeper understanding

Equity, diversity and inclusion: Identifying a shared language for change

September 10, 2020

Historic approval

Memorial national leader with adoption of Indigenous research policy

July 21, 2020

Pride Week

Let’s work to make this world a better place

July 10, 2020

Centre stage

Spring folklore graduate discovers own voice on way to their degree

May 25, 2020

Giving voice

Grenfell Campus students create gender fluidity care guide

May 14, 2020

The barking dog is okay

President Timmons considers women's challenges during COVID-19

May 6, 2020

Equity, diversity and inclusion

A Q&A with renowned scholar Dr. Malinda Smith

February 21, 2020

A decade of milestones

Increasing Indigenous engagement, connections and representation

January 9, 2020

EDI leadership

Memorial establishes position in equity, diversity and inclusion

December 19, 2019

Inclusion-focused mentoring

Memorial participating in annual Disabilities Mentoring Day

September 26, 2019

Fighting homophobia

Chemistry professor says our community has come far, but still has way to go

July 10, 2019