Kick-starter

Terra Nova Young Innovator says prestigious award 'a great motivator'

March 6, 2020

‘Launch’ forth

Students designing and building small satellite to collect big data

March 4, 2020

‘People, talent and ideas’

Partnership to build research and academic connections in Nigeria

February 17, 2020

Innovation ‘roller coaster’

Students transforming future of travel at Elon Musk's SpaceX

February 4, 2020

Doubling down

Schulich scholarship endowment increases to $200 million

February 3, 2020

Accelerating entrepreneurship

Growing the startup culture at Memorial University

January 7, 2020

International honour

Engineering professor named fellow of international organization

December 27, 2019

‘ELFS’ at play

Engineering students lend technical skills to Merry and Bright

December 23, 2019

A sea change

New technology, knowledge and ocean-related research

December 20, 2019

Research in review ‘19

Infrastructure, expertise and partnerships round out ‘tremendous’ year

December 18, 2019

Presidential approval

President's awards handed out to top educators, researchers and staff

December 13, 2019

Healthy, affordable, sustainable

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

December 4, 2019

Dec. 6 vigil

Everyone welcome to attend commemorative event

December 4, 2019

Carving a niche

Engineering student turns to entrepreneurship for greener shipping

December 3, 2019

Passionate player

University of Tasmania scholar collaborating with AUV team

November 21, 2019

Root causes

Public lecture to discuss how road conditions in N.L. can be improved

November 14, 2019

Highest standard

Memorial’s engineering programs receive full national accreditation

November 1, 2019

World class

MCE among top five emerging entrepreneurship centres in the world

October 24, 2019

A new tradition

Iron pin ceremony welcomes first-year engineering students into program

October 15, 2019

Pressing questions

Engineer named inaugural fellow of international research program

September 18, 2019

International honour

Fellowships strengthens research partnerships in Germany and beyond

September 13, 2019

Emeritus honours

Thirteen Memorial faculty members receive high honour

September 11, 2019

Critical research

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

September 10, 2019

Leading the way

First-year students awarded $180,000 in scholarships choose Memorial

September 3, 2019

‘Innovative breakthroughs’

Significant investment for Harsh Environment Research Facility at Memorial

August 27, 2019

Vicky Mullaley

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

August 21, 2019

Zachary Green

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

August 16, 2019

The big 5-0!

Celebrating 50 years of engineering with Canada’s first woman astronaut

August 6, 2019

We’re golden!

Celebrating 50 years of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

August 2, 2019

Protecting Canada’s oceans

Memorial-led team receives $1.65 million to address problems in Canada’s oceans and estuaries

July 11, 2019

‘Underwater workhorse’

International team preps Memorial Explorer for sea trials and tests

July 8, 2019

Stronger together

Memorial collaborating with NRC to lead ocean engineering, technology and science research

June 28, 2019

Highest honour

Mechanical engineering professor receives prestigious national award

June 25, 2019

‘Sense of sisterhood’

Engineering professor fulfils lifetime dream to sing at Carnegie Hall

June 20, 2019

Underwater competitors

Eastern Edge Robotics seeks fifth international title in Tennessee

June 18, 2019

Multiple hats

Engineering professor reflects on role as editor of top research journal

June 13, 2019

On top of the world

Engineering alumnus pushes his limits by summiting Mount Everest

June 12, 2019

Inspiring youth

Designing and delivering STEM programs to N.L. youth

June 6, 2019

Building better ideas

Graduate-led design for accessibility wins student design competition

May 31, 2019

Engineering dreams

New graduates and rising entrepreneurs turn idea into potential career

May 30, 2019

In her element

Memorial University's globally recognized ocean tech reputation attracting young innovators from around the world

May 30, 2019

Mr. and Mrs. MBA

Couple discover support and motivation through pursuit of degrees

May 23, 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

Science rendezvous

Memorial to host fun-filled day of science promotion

May 8, 2019

Keeping it safe

National network to enhance Canada’s marine industry making progress

April 24, 2019

Giving back

Alumnus’ giving helps bolster engineering faculty’s profile

April 23, 2019

National recognition

Second-place finishes for engineering students at Canadian competition

April 5, 2019

21st-century learning

Preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world

April 3, 2019

Remarkable leaders

Saluting new and established researchers for exceptional contributions

March 29, 2019

Rewarding innovation

Mel Woodward Cup invests $35,000 in student entrepreneurs

March 29, 2019

‘Mining’ our business

Engineering team developing world-leading sustainable drilling methods

March 28, 2019

‘Big difference’

Emerging mechanical engineer named Terra Nova Young Innovator

March 22, 2019

Designing better, together

Everywhere and anywhere: CoLab Software changing the way engineers collaborate

March 20, 2019

Memorial welcomes Prime Minister Trudeau

PM visits Core Science Facility work site

February 22, 2019

Helping good ideas grow

Applications accepted until March 31 for OFI Seed Fund

February 18, 2019

Dr. Helen Zhang

Engineering researcher followed her heart — and role models’ advice along the way

February 11, 2019

Being present

Mindfulness program fostering student success at Memorial

January 23, 2019

2018 year in review

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

December 21, 2018

Research in review ‘18

Accomplishments and achievements round out another positive year

December 20, 2018

A positive review

Outstanding contribution to industrial and engineering chemistry research

December 4, 2018

Dec. 6 vigil

Everyone welcome to attend commemorative event

November 29, 2018

A Memorial first

Engineer receives international prize for maritime research

November 26, 2018

Concept to solution

Student design improves music therapy at local nursing home

November 23, 2018

Celebrating alumni

Memorial University pays tribute to four remarkable graduates

October 16, 2018

Infusion for innovation

Significant federal investment fuels discovery research across disciplines

October 16, 2018

Excellence recognized

Engineering honours outstanding alumni

October 15, 2018

Top billing

PhD student takes centre stage in campaign highlighting Canada’s next generation of researchers

October 15, 2018

World stage

Memorial entrepreneurs first Canadians to vie for world cup title

October 4, 2018

Education advocate

Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Fred Cahill

September 27, 2018

Student focused

Engineering professor receives Atlantic Canadian Distinguished Teaching Award

September 24, 2018

Hands-on learning

Federal investment enhances Memorial's community programming

September 19, 2018

Celebrating science

Week-long festival highlights regional science

September 14, 2018

Knowledge economy

Emera contribution to advance innovation at Memorial University

September 10, 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

Schulich legacy

First-year students 'honoured' and 'grateful' to receive scholarships

September 5, 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

Engineering health care

Business development via local and international opportunities

August 10, 2018

Celebrating excellence

Provincial professional association recognizes engineering professors

August 9, 2018

Eminent faculty

Memorial University recognizes six professores emeriti

July 6, 2018

Combating corrosion

International experts convening in St. John's to solve offshore challenges

June 20, 2018

A Memorial first

Graduate students best in the world in field development challenge

June 20, 2018

Closing the gap

Memorial engineering leads in national female undergraduate enrolment

June 6, 2018

Open for business

Engineering Chair in Entrepreneurship appointed at Memorial

June 4, 2018

All-star alum

Athlete, academic and community leader turns challenges into opportunities

May 31, 2018

Quest for knowledge

From Bangladesh to Memorial: A passion for engineering

May 31, 2018

National recognition

Professors inducted as fellows of Engineering Institute of Canada

May 11, 2018

Rendezvous with science

Science Odyssey week kicks off with festival of events on May 12

May 8, 2018

Launch forth

$200,000 for engineering students to build, launch and operate satellite

May 4, 2018

Celebrate and recognize

Engineering Co-operative Education holds inaugural Director’s Awards

April 20, 2018

‘How can I help?’

Doctoral student hopes to help guide global transition to clean energy sources

April 10, 2018

Fresh focus

Master’s program focuses on engineering sustainable energy

April 6, 2018

‘Feels surreal’

Mel Woodward Cup invests $40,000 in student entrepreneurs

March 29, 2018

Innovation cluster

Vice-president (research) elected to ocean technology board

February 5, 2018

Coding for kids

Federal funding boost to expand digital programming for youth

February 2, 2018

Crowd favourite

Engineering students nab two awards at national toboggan race

February 1, 2018

‘Extraordinary thinking’

Memorial launches master’s degrees in safety and risk, energy systems

January 25, 2018

Growing a legacy

Business faculty names chair in entrepreneurship

December 21, 2017

Big questions

What does a post oil-dependent Newfoundland and Labrador look like?

December 19, 2017

Research in review

Big thinkers, big ideas at the core of another successful research year

December 19, 2017

Sitting disease

Research could benefit countless desk-bound Canadian workers

December 18, 2017

Future plans

CRC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan established

December 15, 2017

Presidential accolades

Memorial honours exceptional faculty and staff at special ceremony 

December 15, 2017

Co-op fee increase

Co-operative education program work-term fee increase approved

December 13, 2017

Complex operations

Active learning proving promising in Arctic shipping environments

December 8, 2017

Play it with feeling

Music and engineering collaboration gives voice to biorhythms-based instrument

December 7, 2017

Charged by nature

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

December 4, 2017

Dec. 6 vigil

Everyone welcome to attend commemorative event

December 1, 2017

Smart switch

Young startup creates first smart thermostat

November 27, 2017

Ideas with purpose

Students developing business ideas that meet community needs

November 22, 2017

Global connections

Memorandum of understanding signed with Vietnamese university

November 15, 2017

Global leader

Engineering student represents Memorial at Rideau Hall gala

November 14, 2017

Research trio

More than $1.6 million in federal funding for three Canada Research Chairs

November 7, 2017

New leadership

Dr. Neil Bose returns to Memorial as vice-president (research)

November 2, 2017

A new destination

Cohort of engineering students complete work terms in India

October 20, 2017

Understanding ice, wind and waves

Canada Foundation for Innovation invests $6.7 million for engineering laboratories

October 12, 2017

Ocean observation

$4.8 million from Canada Foundation for Innovation for critical marine research

October 12, 2017

Growing up Muslim

A Q&A with alumnus and Newfoundlander Aatif Baskanderi

October 5, 2017

Safer ships

Predicting the structural response of vessels and ice impacts

September 21, 2017

Celebrating science

Memorial University to participate in week-long festival

September 13, 2017

From robots to algae

NSERC funding empowers Memorial researchers to better the world

September 8, 2017

Filling the gap

Enactus launches mini-hydroponics unit for individuals, small families

September 7, 2017

Schulich leaders

First-year students awarded $180,000 in STEM scholarships

September 7, 2017

Letter to the editor

'A lesson to be learned' regarding naming the Core Science Facility

September 6, 2017

Eureka moment

Verafin: From mining robots to fighting crime

August 28, 2017

History made

Paradigm Hyperloop places second at international competition

August 28, 2017

Memorial champion

Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Gary Follett

August 28, 2017

Community builder

Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Darlene Spracklin-Reid

August 17, 2017

The sweet spot

Avoiding costly shutdowns in offshore drilling operations

August 14, 2017

Getting back to research

Dr. Ray Gosine takes visiting professor post at the University of Toronto

August 10, 2017

From Nigeria to N.L.

Doctoral student attracted to expertise, value and structure

July 28, 2017

Art and function

Fifty years of glass-blowing at Memorial University

July 19, 2017

Fail tales

Fund helps student entrepreneurs find success in failure

July 18, 2017

Amazing alumni

Memorial graduates recognized for exceptional achievements

July 17, 2017

Enhancing hiking

Your personal trail guide: No Wi-Fi or data required

July 14, 2017

Valuable trash

A fisherman’s trash is this scientist’s treasure  

July 13, 2017

Selling solutions

Entrepreneurial work terms go beyond solving problems

July 11, 2017

Acting dean appointed

Dr. Dennis Peters appointed in engineering and applied science

July 7, 2017

Raw talent

Top young innovators and entrepreneurs at SHAD Memorial

July 6, 2017

Thai visit

Ambassador explores research strengths, facilities and partnerships

June 30, 2017

Acclaim from the academy

Two researchers inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering

June 27, 2017

SOARing at Memorial

High school-university transitioning program taking place this summer

June 16, 2017

HeyOrca making waves

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

June 5, 2017

National service

Engineering dean completes term as chair of national council

June 1, 2017

No limits

Bright future for engineering graduate and entrepreneur

May 31, 2017

Safety and risk

$1.65 million in federal-provincial funding for engineering chair

May 29, 2017

Dean reappointed

Greg Naterer reappointed to Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

May 23, 2017

Smart research

Engineering prof researching ways to keep personal information safe

May 15, 2017

The innovators

$4.9 million in federal-provincial funding to accelerate new technologies

May 12, 2017

Rendezvous with science

Memorial to participate in Canada-wide celebration of science

May 2, 2017

Tender awarded

Construction to resume on Core Science Facility

April 26, 2017

‘Who’ knew?

Doctor Who writer inspired by professor's swarm robotics research

April 20, 2017

Be mindful

Workplace-oriented mindfulness training program offered to students

April 20, 2017

Exceptional engineer

Dr. Leonard Lye inducted as Fellow of Engineering Institute of Canada

April 13, 2017

PhDs On the Go

Graduate Studies, CBC Radio bring doctoral research to public airwaves

March 22, 2017

Startup support

Memorial centre to create entrepreneurial ecosystem in N.L.

March 17, 2017

Floating on air

Top 10 finish for Memorial University's Hyperloop Pod Team

March 17, 2017

Safety at sea

Industrial research chair established at Memorial to improve safety at sea

February 28, 2017

Giant presence

Dr. Angus Bruneau passes away at age of 81

February 21, 2017

The tool library

Engineering alumnus opening community tool-lending service

February 20, 2017

Meet Wesley

Getting to know the cast of The New Class

February 17, 2017

Limitless potential

Libraries at forefront of providing access to emerging technologies

February 14, 2017

Engineering a career

Securing work terms becoming a creative and strategic process

February 7, 2017

International impact

Professor receives international award for brazing technology

January 27, 2017

Waste diversion

Research shows bioproducts derived from waste a sustainable alternative

January 25, 2017

Virtual success

Work term allows students to start virtual reality game design business

January 20, 2017

Kazakhstan bound

Engineering student prepares for international biathlon competition

January 19, 2017

Cup champions

Memorial MBA team five-time winners of global business competition

January 13, 2017

Recognizing excellence

Memorial honours exceptional faculty and staff at special ceremony  

December 16, 2016

Nobel of the North

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

December 9, 2016

Collaborating on corrosion

Award-winning researcher part of $7.8-million corrosion project

December 9, 2016

Dec. 6 vigil

Everyone welcome to attend commemorative event

December 2, 2016

International reach

National award for outstanding service to international education

November 18, 2016

Entrepreneurial engineers

Engineering alumni four of business magazine’s Top 50 CEOs

November 18, 2016

Meet Sinh

Getting to know the cast of The New Class

November 15, 2016

Hidden value

Shrimp waste: From industrial garbage to offshore oil spill cleaner

November 10, 2016

Remembering Diane Coffin

A fundraiser walk to remember a dear friend and colleague

November 1, 2016

Dean review

Review of Memorial's dean of engineering and applied science begins

October 24, 2016

The New Class

Introducing the cast and crew of Memorial's new web series

October 24, 2016

VPR named

Vice-president (research) pro tempore appointed by Regents

October 19, 2016

Empowering entrepreneurship

Three technology companies graduate from Genesis Centre

October 14, 2016

World champs

Enactus Memorial takes home world cup

October 3, 2016

Achieving excellence

National recognition for Chevron Chair in Petroleum Engineering

September 30, 2016

A better world

Memorial’s St. John’s campus designated Fair Trade Campus

September 30, 2016

Leading role

Entrepreneurial student ambassador applications due Sept. 30

September 28, 2016

Excitement mounting

Memorial and province set to benefit from Ocean Frontier Institute

September 16, 2016

Festival of science

Memorial University and partners celebrate Science Literacy Week

September 15, 2016

‘Big thrill’

Memorial musicians, engineer elected to Royal Society of Canada

September 14, 2016

Schulich Leaders

Two first-year students awarded prestigious scholarships

September 8, 2016

Advancing ocean exploration and discovery

Historic investment creates Ocean Frontier Institute

September 6, 2016

Consistently creative

Mechanical engineering professor honoured with national award

August 25, 2016

Turning heads

Genesis Centre graduate making waves on international stage

August 23, 2016

Teaching excellence

PEGNL recognizes engineering prof for teaching excellence

August 15, 2016

A space to grow

Faculty of Engineering looking forward to Core Science Facility

August 11, 2016

Greener ships

Using technology to transform ship operations

August 8, 2016

Wind in their sails

Nain project prepares new graduates for real-world collaboration

July 29, 2016

Representing Canada

Two students to broaden horizons at London science conference

July 27, 2016

Music of the heart

Researchers explore social, expressive and cultural benefits of community music therapy

July 26, 2016

Tender cancelled

Core Science Facility tender will be revised, re-issued

July 21, 2016

International champions

Eastern Edge Robotics captures fourth ROV competition title

July 12, 2016

Breaking the ice

CARD Chair in Ice Mechanics focusing on Arctic, sub-Arctic

July 5, 2016

By design

Baja team makes it to design finals at international competition

June 30, 2016

National recognition

Dean, Regent inducted into Canadian Academy of Engineering

June 28, 2016

Exploration and discovery

Memorial researchers receive more than $6.7 million from NSERC

June 24, 2016

Quick facts

Questions about the new Core Science Facility? Read on

June 23, 2016

Building the future

Federal and provincial funding supports construction of Core Science Facility

June 23, 2016

West to east

Developing a national network in shipbuilding and marine research

June 22, 2016

Living memorial

Two Memorial students bound for First World War battlefields

June 15, 2016

Chinese connection

Process engineering professor appointed as foreign expert

May 25, 2016

Positive reinforcement

Iranian graduate student a leader in Memorial's engineering community

May 18, 2016

Canadian champs

Enactus Memorial wins ninth national title to become Team Canada

May 6, 2016

Meeting of the minds

Workshop discussed ship design and safety

May 5, 2016

Blowin’ in the wind

Harnessing the power of natural resources to create renewable energy

May 3, 2016

Breaking down barriers

Memorial’s Engineers Without Borders welcomes Kumvana Fellow

April 18, 2016

Combatting oil spills

Laboratory recognized worldwide for pioneering marine pollution control

April 13, 2016

Dynamic duo

Engineering students place second at national competition

March 29, 2016

Peering into the past

Using biology and chemistry of shells for archaeological interpretation

March 22, 2016

Laws of nature

Social insects provide insight for multi-robot system developers

March 18, 2016

Open Education Week

Celebrating the sharing of resources for teaching, learning and research

March 10, 2016

SucSeed success

Hydroponic system helps Enactus Memorial win regional titles

March 8, 2016

‘Critical support’

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

March 7, 2016

International investment

Tech startup with Memorial roots announces Chinese partnership

March 4, 2016

Charity for children

Engineering students hold winter ball in support of families

February 25, 2016

Global engineers

Memorial engineering students first Canadian graduates of new program

February 24, 2016

Finding her own way

Engineering student seeks out―and secures―work-term placement

February 18, 2016

Ocean excellence

Fellows of Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers named

February 17, 2016

Indian mission

Academic conference results in increased collaborations

February 17, 2016

Six universities, one mission

Hyperloop pod team advances in international competition

February 16, 2016

Fully accredited

Engineering co-operative education awarded six-year accreditation

February 15, 2016

Marine icing

Researchers develop technologies to prevent ice buildup on ships

February 15, 2016

Second term

Reappointment of associate vice-president (research) announced

February 11, 2016

International Day of Women in Science

Memorial University women talk about what inspires them

February 11, 2016

International experts

Engineering professors appointed to prestigious technical committees

February 4, 2016

Fostering success

New funding grants available for academic-industry collaborations

February 3, 2016

Strawberries in the North

Enactus Memorial launches hydroponics program in Labrador

January 29, 2016

Safer, faster, cheaper

Memorial students collaborate in international hyperloop competition

January 24, 2016

Made right here

Faculty of Medicine blueprinting through curriculum design

December 30, 2015

National recognition

Two Memorial students win CIM scholarships at annual mining conference

November 18, 2015