Oxford awaits her

Political science graduate Memorial's University's 2025 Rhodes scholar

December 10, 2024

Studentview

Sex education = safety and comfort, writes Taylor Barrett

December 10, 2024

Studentview

Learn to set boundaries by examining our parasocial relationships with celebrities

December 2, 2024

A Coast Lines conversation

A Q&A with Memorial book club featured author Willow Kean

November 22, 2024

Defining a pathway

From Corner Brook to the UN: Canada Research Chair leading the way on just energy transition

November 18, 2024

Studentview

Gazette student columnist tackles a tricky topic: fast fashion

November 15, 2024

Studentview

From The Handmaid's Tale to R.L. Stein's Goosebumps, banning books is on the rise, says Taylor Barrett

November 1, 2024

A Coast Lines conversation

A Q&A with Coast Lines featured author Marjorie Doyle

October 25, 2024

Questioning Commemorations

Dialogue and Debate event to explore the who, when and why of remembrance

October 24, 2024

Something to talk about

Memorial University-led research yields app for speech-language pathologists worldwide

October 24, 2024

The power of why

HSS graduate driven by curiosity and passion for uncovering untold histories

October 17, 2024

At the heart of her work

First Black archaeology PhD graduate dedicated to preserving Indigenous identity

October 17, 2024

Studentview

Gazette student columnist says cigarette butts are litter, too

October 11, 2024

Op-ed: Roxana Fazli

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

October 9, 2024

Creative promise

Faculties unite for world-class operatic performance

October 1, 2024

Ocean champions

UN's Sustainable Development Goals: a year of Life Below Water

September 27, 2024

Great minds

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

September 26, 2024

Ocean inspiration

You're invited: communities share ocean experiences and hopes for future sustainability

September 9, 2024

A more resilient future

Master of Employment Relations Program director brings focus on labour and climate to role

September 4, 2024

‘Four more’

Royal Society of Canada recognizes Memorial University excellence

September 3, 2024

Alumni Tribute Awards announced

Four 2024 recipients making the world a better place

August 23, 2024

‘Piece of the puzzle’

Researcher mapping seafloor to better protect northwest Atlantic region

August 20, 2024

Exploring the edges

Memorial University to host annual Canadian Association of Geographers conference

August 8, 2024

Respect and support

How can we address accessibility, policy gaps for people with disabilities, asks period advocate

July 29, 2024

Unearthing history

Archaeology field school excavates 500 years of history on Turpin's Island

July 24, 2024

Crossroads for Classics

Memorial scholars, African universities partner to globalize Classics department

July 17, 2024

A Coast Lines conversation

A Q&A with Coast Lines featured author Michael Crummey

July 11, 2024

Memorial representation

Two Memorial University youth part of historic July 1 events

July 2, 2024

A Coast Lines conversation

A Q&A with Coast Lines featured author Perry Chafe

June 25, 2024

Breakthroughs and answers

Memorial University researchers awarded more than $9.1-million federal investment

June 19, 2024

‘Endless opportunities’

Master of education spring graduate motivated to help adult learners

May 31, 2024

Family affair

Mother and son to receive political science and business degrees during convocation

May 29, 2024

Fierce inspiration

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

May 24, 2024

Linguistic legacy

Canada Research Chair to continue work supporting Indigenous language revival

April 23, 2024

Creative spark

Literary festival will showcase local writers in celebratory setting

April 22, 2024

Indigenous insights

The Rooms and Anthropology department host speaker series

April 19, 2024

Tech’s toll

Semiconductors 'very narrow aperture' to view water conflicts, drought says geographer

April 16, 2024

Memorial to Ireland

Applications open for Craig Dobbin Legacy Program

April 12, 2024

Democracy school

Memorial co-hosting six-day event on transnational innovations

April 5, 2024

Studentview

Megan Smith says she's learned about life — and herself — in her first year at Memorial

April 4, 2024

Histories, conversations, insights

Dr. Harris Berger renewed as Canada Research Chair in ethnomusicology

March 28, 2024

Entrepreneurial legacy

Mel Woodward Cup invests $40,000 in students with an eye for opportunity

March 21, 2024

What’s in a treaty?

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

March 20, 2024

Studentview

Megan Smith says growing up is like growing rings on a tree

March 14, 2024

‘The next level’

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

March 13, 2024

Elite innovators

Nearly $4-million research investment to shape a better tomorrow

March 13, 2024

‘Super interactive’

Political science class first credit course offered at Signal Hill Campus

March 7, 2024

Regional champs

Two projects, two titles: Enactus Memorial wins at Atlantic competition

March 7, 2024

A Coast Lines conversation

A Q&A with Coast Lines featured author Donna Morrissey

March 6, 2024

Studentview

Megan Smith wonders why travelling off island is still a gamble

March 1, 2024

Electric tension

Between the academic and the artistic: Social Work professor awarded poetry prize

February 23, 2024

Studentview

Super Bowl ad outrage: Megan Smith says the world already has enough mountains

February 16, 2024

A Coast Lines conversation

A Q&A with Memorial's book club featured author Allison Graves

February 13, 2024

Studentview

Oscar nod for Ken underscores Barbie's feminist fight, Megan Smith writes

February 2, 2024

Unforgettable conversation

Dialogue and Debate enhances Memorial University and The Rooms' partnership

January 26, 2024

Studentview

During the gloomy months, don't forget what makes you shine

January 19, 2024

People of the ice

Honouring a community-based partnership that centres Inuit knowledge

December 12, 2023

Presidential approval

Dr. Neil Bose recognizes standout employees at Dec. 8 ceremony

December 8, 2023

Solving ‘sea-blindness’

Memorial University historian charting course for tall ship challenge in N.L.

December 7, 2023

C’est une fête

Memorial University marks 50 years of French immersion in Saint Pierre et Miquelon

December 6, 2023

Studentview

At semester's end, Megan Smith reflects on how university life has changed her

December 6, 2023

Off to Oxford

Political science and chemistry joint major N.L.'s 2024 Rhodes scholar

December 1, 2023

A Coast Lines conversation

A Q&A with Memorial's book club featured author Shelly Kawaja

November 27, 2023

Studentview

Megan Smith says there is a 'growing' awareness of sustainable practices

November 22, 2023

People and places

Curran Award recipients reinforce rural-Memorial University connection

November 22, 2023

Aging and loneliness

Expert says technology and research key to unlocking solutions

October 27, 2023

Studentview

From N.L. folklore to scary spooks, Megan Smith has your Halloween covered

October 26, 2023

Participatory democracy

Event to discuss how public opinion is a resource, not a risk

October 23, 2023

Family milestones

Grandfather and granddaughter receive Memorial honours during convocation week

October 19, 2023

One step at a time

Memorial employee and master of arts graduate savours crossing the finish line

October 18, 2023

‘Monumental’ research

Fall master's graduate seeks to disrupt traditional narratives in public spaces

October 18, 2023

Studentview

Megan Smith says AI 'cannot and should not' be taken as source of accurate information

October 16, 2023

Equitable oceans

Banting fellow funded $140,000 to help chart a just course for Canada's small-scale fisheries

October 12, 2023

From page to stage

Lisa Moore's novel February to make opera world premiere

October 6, 2023

A Coast Lines conversation

A Q&A with Coast Lines featured author Holly Hogan

October 5, 2023

Studentview

Saving the world is 'daunting' but the UN has a blueprint, says Megan Smith

October 4, 2023

Creative force

Memorial University professors, alumni lauded at N.L. Book Awards

October 3, 2023

‘Pick my brain’

Academic-in-residence unpacked, settled and ready to help at Signal Hill Campus

September 19, 2023

Knowing, doing and being

Interdisciplinary Indigenous network secures more than $2.4-million investment

September 13, 2023

‘Enthusiasm and energy’

Folklore master's student records province's knitting heritage during work term

September 11, 2023

Culture of collaboration

Considering the future of Memorial's public engagement story

September 11, 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

Seeing the unseen

Geographer contributes to Smithsonian cellphone exhibit

August 16, 2023

Going steady

Dr. Barb Neis, Harris Centre formalize long and fruitful working relationship

August 4, 2023

Coast Lines and coffee

Wayne Johnston and William Ping in conversation with Angela Antle on Aug. 13

August 3, 2023

Humanities/medicine

'Impossible to have a healthy body without a healthy mind': diabetes researchers

July 5, 2023

Solidarity and support

HSS dean condemns violence at University of Waterloo

June 29, 2023

Eliminating stigma

Misconceptions can burden individuals living with cancer, researchers say

June 22, 2023

Opening doors

Killam Fellowship recipient spends semester as U.S. exchange student

June 7, 2023

Multifaceted approach

Research partnership examining how to mitigate climate change

June 1, 2023

Recovery curriculum

Education researcher leads global study examining pandemic experiences

May 30, 2023

Building blocks

Schooling translates directly to the workplace for psychology major

May 19, 2023

Short stories

Humanities graduate students national storytelling finalists

May 19, 2023

A Fine Crowd

HSS faculty members honoured at annual dean's awards

May 3, 2023

‘Inspiring moment’

Memorial University researchers benefit from historic research investment

May 2, 2023

True to place

Harris Centre appoints Alvin Simms as inaugural senior research associate

April 24, 2023

Giving champions

GivingTuesday matching donors literally double support for Memorial students

April 20, 2023

Low concept, high impact

Bicycles part of decarbonizing Memorial solution, say geography students

April 20, 2023

Double feature

2023 Sparks Literary Festival to honour Stan Dragland

April 6, 2023

3MT winner

Doctoral student taking Bangladeshi road safety research to regionals

March 30, 2023

‘Preserve and strengthen’

Academic-Indigenous methodologies to help preserve Innu language, culture

March 24, 2023

‘Significant mortality’

Funding supports Leach's storm petrel, puffin conservation research

March 23, 2023

Sharpening focus

Killam program recognizes Memorial scholar for scientific and research excellence

March 15, 2023

Sense of wonder

Workshops will share ocean opportunities with N.L. classrooms

March 7, 2023

‘Compelling and readable’

Political science students produce population dynamics and policies blog

February 17, 2023

First No. 1

Public transit and immigration topic wins HSS Three Minute Thesis

December 19, 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

Exceptional and exemplary

President’s Awards a chance to celebrate community

November 30, 2022

Academic excellence

Humanities and Social Sciences' doctoral student receives $150,000 Vanier scholarship

November 28, 2022

Foundational support

Wide-ranging research receives more than $470,000 in federal investment

November 23, 2022

Stories matter

Indigenous scholar to deliver George Story Distinguished Lectureship

November 22, 2022

Op-ed Dr. Tana Allen

Research Week celebrates the people leading and supporting Memorial’s dynamic research

November 18, 2022

Transformational, not transactional

Memorial, Blundon Centre celebrates 30 years of accessibility services

November 7, 2022

Highly distinguished

Five Memorial faculty members receive emeritus honour

November 3, 2022

Ending hepatitis C

Interdisciplinary research finds key to curbing rate of HCV in N.L.

November 1, 2022

Continuing education

New role will provide strategic vision, inspiration and direction

October 17, 2022

‘Leadership and support’

Interim associate vice-president (academic) appointed

October 14, 2022

First place

International essay winner focused on COVID-19 debt accumulation

October 3, 2022

True value

A Q&A with 2022 Horizon Tribute Award recipient Zaren Healey White

September 29, 2022

Life assignment

A Q&A with Outstanding Community Service Award recipient Dr. Zainab Jerrett

September 23, 2022

Why they matter

A Q&A with Dr. Mark Stoddart on UN sustainable development goals

September 20, 2022

You’ve got options

Want to do a course but not a degree? Now it's easier than ever

September 13, 2022

Stellar scholars

Quartet of researchers elected to Royal Society of Canada’s Class of 2022

September 6, 2022

Gold star

A Q&A with J.D. Eaton Award recipient Margaret Allan

September 6, 2022

‘Amazing things can happen’

History-making Verso women’s crew comprised entirely of Memorial community members

August 18, 2022

Omitted history

National award for First World War sexual encounters research

August 12, 2022

Dean appointed

Dr. Natasha Hurley appointed dean of humanities and social sciences

August 5, 2022

Giving thanks

A Q&A with Chevron Canada Ltd. Endowed Scholarship recipient Nathan Young

August 2, 2022

Broader understanding

Thinking critically about past, present and future technological innovations

July 28, 2022

‘Clear-cut’ results

Memorial University earns top grades in global academic ranking

July 27, 2022

Building northern capacity

Nunavut Arctic College partnership helps unearth rare archival collections

July 6, 2022

Cutting-edge innovation

Nearly $8 million invested to accelerate diverse research discoveries

June 23, 2022

Interdisciplinary perspectives

Memorial researchers awarded more than $700,000 for collaborative projects

June 17, 2022

Finding heroes

Thinking about underrepresented scientists and cultural contributions to science

June 16, 2022

Serious about comics

English PhD student recognized by humanities and social sciences federation

June 8, 2022

Fresh space

Humanities and Social Sciences Commons cozier than ever

June 1, 2022

Passion and support

Retired staff member and spring graduate completes degree journey

May 30, 2022

Op-Ed: Dr. Neil Bose

Memorial’s global leadership for ocean research, teaching and learning and public engagement scores big results

May 24, 2022

Sea of knowledge

Whale of a Day a memorable, highly attended community event

May 18, 2022

A Fine Crowd

Faculty member achievements honoured at annual HSS dean's awards

May 6, 2022

Setting an example

Geographer recognized for exceptional ethical research leadership

May 3, 2022

An early start

New students can "kickstart" their Memorial degree

April 27, 2022

‘Strive and thrive’

Sociology PhD student awarded for work on immigrant retention

April 22, 2022

Whale of a Day

A day of family fun and education under the blue whale skeleton

April 20, 2022

First-year reflections

Gazette student columnist looks back on her university experience thus far

April 19, 2022

Voice and perspective

Arts student well on her way to media career as Gzowski intern

April 18, 2022

Life at sea

Sociologist named Marine Institute research chair for mariner mental health and wellness

April 14, 2022

National finalist

Archaeology graduate student a SSHRC Storytellers Challenge finalist

April 12, 2022

Mindful mining

Geographer strives to improve legacy of mining activity

April 6, 2022

Semester burnout

Gazette student columnist offers advice on getting to the finish line

March 29, 2022

Warmer welcome

N.L. residents increasingly in favour of immigration, researcher finds

March 25, 2022

Advancing Indigenous scholarship

Memorial University welcomes five new Indigenous scholars

March 22, 2022

Research appointment

Acting associate vice-president (research) named

March 21, 2022

Welcoming arms

Madilyn Miller explores how CFA students experience N.L. culture

March 16, 2022

Wonder wall

How well do you know the classics? Five fun facts

March 11, 2022

The business of balance

Tips for student success from top curler Nathan Young

March 10, 2022

Top-notch recipients

Exceptional researchers awarded prestigious institutional honours

March 7, 2022

Alumni success stories

Kids' entertainment guru offering career advice to Memorial students

February 25, 2022

Helping the helpers

Sociologist granted $187,966 to improve mental health support for first responders

February 22, 2022

A tribute

Dr. Elliott Leyton consulted with FBI, Scotland Yard on high profile murders

February 16, 2022

The ‘grind’

Gazette student columnist examines cause and effect of 24/7 productivity

February 16, 2022

We, Jane

Author Aimee Wall (BA’08) headlines Coast Lines book club

February 15, 2022

Meaningful role

Sociologist named editor-in-chief of Symbolic Interaction

February 10, 2022

Different voices

Understanding global politics beyond Anglo-American academy

February 7, 2022

Cultural nuance

Guggenheim Foundation honours sociologist for Ghanaian intimate partner violence research

February 1, 2022

Intelligence, generosity and dedication

Dr. Edward Roberts: A man who has been part of all our histories

January 20, 2022

Promising talent

$1.9 million in federal support for multidisciplinary graduate student researchers

January 18, 2022

Rare gift

Embassy of the Russian Federation visits Queen Elizabeth II Library

January 12, 2022

Muskrat Falls

Memorial professors tackle hydroelectric project in new collection

December 20, 2021

‘Collaborative vision’

Research director, president and faculty honoured for championing mental health research

December 20, 2021

‘Precious opportunity’

Student writer says Welcome Weeks most 'festive' time for her

December 17, 2021

Life-changing moments

Joyce Foundation bursary recipient embraces opportunities

December 16, 2021

‘Fitting teaching tool’

Why LEGOs were the building blocks of this classics course

December 15, 2021

Sustained excellence

University Research Professorship provides valuable time for awardees

November 16, 2021

‘Rare option’

First dual-sport athlete in more than a decade at Memorial

November 1, 2021

Concrete action

Memorial geographer and Inuit-led project lauded for ‘exceptional’ climate change solution

October 15, 2021

MUNalum Days

October jam-packed with alumni awards and celebrations

September 29, 2021

All Together Now

Alan Doyle’s 'pub-in-a-book' next Coast Lines book club selection

September 13, 2021

‘Exceptional achievement’

Acclaimed geographer, political scientist recognized by Royal Society of Canada

September 7, 2021

Excellence, potential, leadership

Trio of emerging researchers funded $450,000 in Vanier scholarships

September 3, 2021

Back to class …

… for alumni?

August 23, 2021

Worldwide exposure

Memorial achieves top marks among international universities

June 24, 2021

‘Vast depth’

More than $3 million in federal funding to propel science and research

June 17, 2021

What the Oceans Remember

Author Sonja Boon latest Coast Lines book club selection

June 10, 2021

Price watchers

Students seek community volunteers for citizen science project

June 7, 2021

Scholarship brings enlightenment

First Karl M. Wells Scholarship in LGBTQ2S+ Studies awarded

June 4, 2021

Taking the leap

Spring graduate completes BA decades after she started her degree

June 2, 2021

One degree and counting

Spring bachelor of arts graduate playing the academic long game

May 25, 2021

Hook and swipe

Alumna creates app to connect consumers with fish harvesters

May 19, 2021

Learned perspective

Mature undergraduate student brings life experience into the classroom

May 14, 2021

Head start

Memorial's fall 2021 cohort has option to 'kickstart' their degrees

April 29, 2021

Educational ‘beacon’

Alumni duo win $450,000 funding to develop forest school road map

April 26, 2021

Word games

Professor emerita invites local riddlers with poetry competition

April 26, 2021

Building on a legacy

New name, same mission: ISER Books now Memorial University Press

April 23, 2021

Big exposure

Geographer publishes insightful ocean research in international journals

March 30, 2021

Urgent need

Align Canadian immigration, diversity and employment policy, say academic staff members in co-operative education

March 25, 2021

Leadership change

Dr. Ailsa Craig appointed interim dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

March 18, 2021

A helping hand

Basil Dobbin Family Foundation bursaries supporting first-year students

March 12, 2021

Critical mass

More than $6.7-million investment in facility to address modern environmental challenges

March 10, 2021

Op-ed: Kaitlin Denine Mogridge

International Women's Day: Appreciation – and action – required, says master of gender studies student

March 8, 2021

Politics and the public good

Political Science faculty, instructors share expertise with voters

March 4, 2021

Honouring a legacy

Donation supports N.L. military, naval and maritime history research

March 1, 2021

Making the cut

Geography alumnus finalist for inaugural scholarships

February 25, 2021

SSHRC recap

Town hall recording now available

February 17, 2021

HSS 101

Alumni Engagement series takes archaeology mainstream

February 9, 2021

Virtual visit

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to host town hall

January 29, 2021

Rekindling the spark

SPARKS Literary Festival returns online for 2021

January 26, 2021

One for the Rock

A Q&A with Coast Lines book club author Kevin Major

January 21, 2021

Full-time job

Nursing student shares about living – and thriving – with cystic fibrosis

January 6, 2021

The Foresters’ Scribe

ISER Books publishes story of First World War foresters

December 22, 2020

Research in review ‘20

A year of record highs, historic approvals and innovation in a crisis

December 21, 2020

Made in Nain

SmartICE expands horizons through experiential learning and social enterprise

December 18, 2020

World recognition

Engineering researchers on the World’s Top 2% Scientists List

December 15, 2020

Oceans of possibility

Research shows how management tools can meet sustainability goals

December 14, 2020

Taking stock

Doctoral student sends message to students to be 'gentle' with themselves

December 14, 2020

Exceptional and exemplary

President's Awards 2020 to honour 17 outstanding recipients

December 3, 2020

Binge drinking and the brain

PhD graduate plans to apply doctoral research to practical setting

November 30, 2020

A trans-Atlantic friendship

Harlow Campus's role in the genesis of best friends – 15 years on

November 27, 2020

Fostering innovation

More than $1.6-million provincial investment to strengthen research expertise

November 26, 2020

Adapting to change

Safe, thoughtful and engaging research continues on critical studies

November 23, 2020

Funding for the future

PhD researchers secure $360,000 for complex societal studies

November 18, 2020

‘No place like N.L.’

Bangladeshi arts graduate putting down roots in new home

November 17, 2020

‘Top tier’

Memorial maintains favourable rank among prestigious international universities

November 4, 2020

Lifelong pursuit

Education graduate bringing passion and enthusiasm to classroom

October 29, 2020

Full force

ACENET expands support, training for humanities and social sciences researchers

October 16, 2020

Sustained and superlative

Memorial University announces professores emeriti

October 14, 2020

Coast Lines

Michael Crummey’s The Innocents to launch alumni book club

October 8, 2020

Applauding our alumni

Memorial graduates recognized for exceptional achievements

October 7, 2020

Transparency and commitment

Deans Council endorses statement on equity, diversity and inclusion

October 6, 2020

Justice and sustainability

Geographer focusing on fair ocean governance in international project

October 6, 2020

A Long Journey

Residential school survivors tell their stories in new ISER book

October 1, 2020

Pollution and accountability

Plastic pollution report asks: Who is responsible?

September 29, 2020

Collaborative effort

Memorial researchers collaborate to advance artificial intelligence

September 28, 2020

Collective power

Concerned university members call for stronger advocacy for international students in Canada

September 24, 2020

Ground-up solutions

Terra Nova Young Innovator focusing on community-driven food policy project

September 21, 2020

Welcome to Memorial!

Advice for new students from Jordan Hollahan: 'Seek help'

September 16, 2020

‘Surreal’ moment

Gender studies scholar recognized nationally for influential research contributions

September 15, 2020

Welcome to Memorial!

Advice to new students from Pajani Soobrayen: 'Everything is possible'

September 10, 2020

Deeper understanding

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

September 10, 2020

Class of 2020

Award-winning sociologist and geographer elected to Royal Society of Canada

September 8, 2020

Welcome to Memorial!

Advice to new students from Emma-Jean Thomson: 'Get involved'

September 1, 2020

Teaching from afar

Teaching Tuesdays: Dr. Scott Neilsen

August 25, 2020

State-of-the-art support

More than $830,000 for critical equipment and infrastructure for ‘bold’ research

August 20, 2020

Group of seven

Multidisciplinary researchers secure $385,000 for foundational support

August 19, 2020

Keeping it simple

Teaching Tuesdays: Dr. Lucian Ashworth

August 11, 2020

‘Deep-rooted expertise’

Memorial navigates to top of world university rankings for ocean tech research

August 5, 2020

‘The big equalizer’

Teaching Tuesdays: Dr. Milo Nikolic

July 22, 2020

‘Skills and knowledge’

Leader appointed to Memorial’s human resources program

July 21, 2020

Family matters

Otto Tucker's granddaughter updates his Wikipedia page

July 17, 2020

Well-earned results

Leading and emerging social scientists awarded more than $1 million for insightful research

July 14, 2020

Call for action

International students exceptionally vulnerable to pandemic impact

July 10, 2020

Pursuit of knowledge

Next-generation researchers awarded significant federal funding

June 23, 2020

$8-million investment

Critical funding empowers researchers to take risks and make big discoveries

June 18, 2020

Remote possibilities

School of Graduate Studies checks in with Eseosa Okhionkpaimwonyi

June 12, 2020

Remote possibilities

School of Graduate Studies checks in with Samantha Lehman

June 10, 2020

Ideas and technologies

Multidisciplinary research projects benefit from nearly $500,000 federal investment

June 3, 2020

Remote possibilities

School of Graduate Studies checks in with Judyannet Muchiri

May 29, 2020

Eye on the prize

Far from home, parenting and a pandemic: Folklore master's graduate perseveres

May 27, 2020

Head start

Memorial kick starts course offerings for new, first-year students

May 25, 2020

Centre stage

Spring folklore graduate discovers own voice on way to their degree

May 25, 2020

Studying the stressors

Nearly $1 million in federal funding to examine correctional officers’ mental wellness

May 19, 2020

Follow the plan

Gazette student columnist: 'We are fighting a unique battle'

May 11, 2020

Northern advocate

PhD researcher named a prestigious Trudeau Scholar for 2020

April 20, 2020

Climate change is here

Memorial researchers enabling resiliency in the face of a changing climate

March 12, 2020

Protect children

Greta Thunberg 'perfect intersectional criteria for bigots, sexists, climate change deniers and ableists'

March 6, 2020

Treasured collections

Libraries' Digital Archive Initiative 'meaningful' to many

March 3, 2020

Easy choice

Financial security at home and abroad for HSS students

February 28, 2020

Pay attention

Pipeline protests result of systemic colonial violence

February 21, 2020

Faculty unite

Old tradition returns: Faculty Club resumes with a pop-up twist

February 20, 2020

Daredevil decade

Memorial University alumni effecting global change

February 20, 2020

Leading the charge

Memorial’s business faculty rethinking 'business as usual'

February 18, 2020

False information

Gazette student columnist says most dangerous epidemic is ignorance

February 10, 2020

Writing ocean histories

Dr. Helen Rozwadowski to give 2020 Henrietta Harvey Lecture

February 10, 2020

Fiscal future

Economist bringing together decision-makers for day of discussion

February 5, 2020

‘Data are not neutral’

Global leader in Indigenous research visiting Memorial this month

February 3, 2020

‘Root of who we are’

Memorial alumna, student win humanitarian awards

January 29, 2020

Snowmageddon2020

State of emergency lessons from Gazette student columnist

January 27, 2020

Dream big, start small

Gazette student columnist says keep new year's resolutions realistic

January 10, 2020

‘Respect and dignity’

Nursing professor travels to Ghana to support women and girls

January 9, 2020

A decade of milestones

Increasing Indigenous engagement, connections and representation

January 9, 2020

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

Living language

Innu-aimun project receives President's Award for public engagement

December 13, 2019

The gift of empathy

Amidst the holiday festivities, don't forget what's most important

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

Survey says . . .

Graduate students sharpen analytical skills on OPE work term

November 28, 2019

Valuable resources

World Fisheries Day: Highlighting sustainability and equity

November 20, 2019

Remember all

Gazette student columnist: 'Lest we forget all who served'

November 15, 2019

Seeing double

Budgell, Hallett recognized for excellence in N.L. non-fiction

November 1, 2019

Call of the hour

Faculty, staff urge students to vote 'yes' for Student Refugee Program

October 31, 2019

Under the wrapper

Cheap candy and chocolate: Who pays the real price at Halloween?

October 31, 2019

Spooky stories

Folklore graduate student tells tales of N.L. paranormal

October 30, 2019

Addressing attitudes

Social stigmatization and discrimination in the face of cancer

October 28, 2019

Tracking trash

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

October 22, 2019

#ScholarSunday

'King of academic Twitter' Dr. Raul Pacheco-Vega coming to St. John's

October 21, 2019

Galbraith Lecture

CTV's Evan Solomon to discuss 2019 federal election

October 21, 2019

Game of pretend

The social media aesthetic of #mentalhealthawareness

October 17, 2019

Op-ed: Dr. Sonja Boon

What stories can yarn tell? Gender studies professor considers value of creative scholarship

October 15, 2019

A story of friendships

Fall folklore graduate finds family in Come from Away thesis

October 15, 2019

‘What’s the plan?’

Gazette student columnist adds voice to global climate strike

October 4, 2019

Farming folklore

Folklore department collaborates with St. John's Farmers' Market

September 26, 2019

‘Perfect platform’

St. John's poet laureate marries wordplay and technology with Flahoolic podcast

September 26, 2019

Bridging the gap

Collaborative research for stronger rural N.L. communities

September 25, 2019

Op-ed: Jenne Nolan, Dr. Sobia Shaheen Shaikh and Dr. Jennifer Selby

Can faculty at Memorial create meaningful social change in N.L.? Should they?

September 23, 2019

What we don’t know

Sociologist collaborates with First Light to uncover St. John’s Indigenous history

September 18, 2019

Global vision

Global Studies Field School to give students 'transformative' experience

September 16, 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

Advancing knowledge

Memorial sociologist, political scientist elected to Royal Society of Canada

September 10, 2019

Celebrated playwright

Bernie Stapleton announced as writer-in-residence 2019-20

September 9, 2019

Ultimate insiders’ guide

Memorial pioneers reminisce in new book Creating a University

September 6, 2019

Op-ed: Dr. Jennifer Simpson

Humanities and Social Sciences are ‘exactly what we need,’ says HSS dean

September 5, 2019

National leader

On the Move Partnership, Dr. Barbara Neis finalist for coveted SSHRC award

September 5, 2019

The Harlow effect

Harlow program has life-changing impact on Memorial staff member

August 28, 2019

Storied summer

Latest Gzowski intern gleaned insight from previous students' experience

August 23, 2019

Book Box

Take a book, leave a book: A community initiative

August 22, 2019

Mother tongues

Students, alumni bring linguistic abilities to multilingual nature walks

August 21, 2019

Eva Crocker

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

August 14, 2019

Insight and talent

More than $2 million federal investment creating new knowledge at Memorial

July 25, 2019

Conservation concerns

Global collaborators highlight need for more effective marine conservation measures

July 16, 2019

Social data

Interdisciplinarity gives new PhD graduate an edge towards tenure

July 5, 2019

Adaptable and accessible

Living with physical disabilities inspires four women to launch social enterprises

July 4, 2019

BabyLegs does NYC

DIY citizen science invention featured in international design shows

June 27, 2019

Celebrating difference

Trudeau fellow uses poetic lens to challenge the status quo

June 25, 2019

Improved results

Memorial ranks high in publication output growth

June 21, 2019

‘Sense of sisterhood’

Engineering professor fulfils lifetime dream to sing at Carnegie Hall

June 20, 2019

Summer of seals

Bioarchaeology undergraduate student nabs NSERC award

June 13, 2019

‘Badge of honour’

Geography researcher receives national honours for early career success

June 11, 2019

Book smarts

New nursing graduate connects with patients through a love of stories

May 31, 2019

A tribute

Oebele Jan (John) Buffinga, Jan. 6, 1954-May 27, 2019

May 30, 2019

Past to future

Spring graduates discover academic next steps in Memorial's archives

May 29, 2019

‘Fierce and funny’

Creative writing spring graduate is one to watch

May 27, 2019

Justice warrior

Activist and master of arts graduate Kerri Claire Neil eyes the future

May 24, 2019

Solid foundation

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

May 22, 2019

New insights

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

May 17, 2019

Assembly required

3D printing and the world of shadow puppetry at QEII Library

May 15, 2019

A tribute

Dr. Jim Tuck a driving force behind N.L.'s most significant historic sites

May 14, 2019

Canada’s highest honour

Governor General lauds SmartICE for integrating technology and Inuit knowledge

May 13, 2019

‘A strong voice’

Nursing partnership aims to improve recovery for psychiatric patients

May 9, 2019

Philosophy of feminism

13th annual philoSOPHIA conference at Signal Hill Campus

May 6, 2019

Winds of change

Geographer awarded prestigious Rothermere Fellowship to study renewable energies

April 25, 2019

Folklore 50

Reunion to celebrate golden anniversary of storied department

April 18, 2019

Conversation circles

A space to grow and a space to grow together

April 16, 2019

The whale man

The exceptional legacy of Dr. Jon Lien

April 11, 2019

Poetry power

Annual prizes awarded to writer and musician Heather Nolan

April 8, 2019

21st-century learning

Preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world

April 3, 2019

‘A fortuitous accident’

Premiere of The Films of Fogo Island

April 2, 2019

Remarkable leaders

Saluting new and established researchers for exceptional contributions

March 29, 2019

Rick Emberley

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

March 22, 2019

Thinking big

'More than just a conference': Family well-being focus at Signal Hill Campus event

March 21, 2019

Mastering change

Political science graduate student receives major scholarship

March 20, 2019

Meeting of the minds

International researchers working to solve marine plastic pollution

March 15, 2019

Stormy seas

Major symposium to address the future of the North Atlantic Ocean

March 13, 2019

Get ‘buzz’-y

Seeking citizen mosquito collectors in N.L. and St. Pierre and Miquelon

March 12, 2019

‘No intention of slowing down’

Business student named one of best in Atlantic Canada

March 7, 2019

Sex talk

A Q&A with Henrietta Harvey lecturer Dr. Kim TallBear

March 5, 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

‘Essential’ support

Insight into post-traumatic stress injuries thanks to federal investment

February 15, 2019

Community project

Rich history: Connecting the past and the present in Rigolet

February 14, 2019

Painting professor

'Michelle-angelo' creates artwork at St. Mark's Anglican Church

February 12, 2019

Dr. Carissa Brown

Geographer exploring climate change and treeline expansion in Arctic and alpine systems

February 11, 2019

‘Doing, knowing and being’

Indigenous Student Exchange Agreement fosters collaborative, mutually beneficial relationship

February 7, 2019

Harold R. Johnson

Q&A with Saskatchewan author about chance, magic and the power of story

February 6, 2019

Op-ed: Dr. Nicholas Welch

Indigenous contributors to research should be co-authors, says Canada Research Chair

February 6, 2019

Get Schooled

Graduate student-produced radio show and podcast airs on CHMR

February 5, 2019

‘We are strong’

How one student embraced her Aboriginal culture at Grenfell Campus

February 5, 2019

Lights, camera, action

Memorial University names first filmmaker-in-residence

February 4, 2019

Bold and bright

Next generation of social scientists and humanities researchers secure federal funding

February 4, 2019

Op-ed: Drs. Natalie Slawinski and John Schouten

Strengthening N.L. through social enterprise: A 'PLACE' model

January 25, 2019

Oh me nerves

Sociologist leading study on professionals’ mental health

January 25, 2019

Scholarship of identity

Graduate student English society to host inaugural conference

January 23, 2019

Decade of literature

SPARKS Literary Festival marks milestone anniversary this weekend

January 22, 2019

Recruitment and retention

Study to delve into factors affecting immigrants' employment

January 21, 2019

Smart investment

Humanities and Social Sciences students receive Memorial's largest undergraduate award

January 15, 2019

Fresh take

Political scientists combine traditional supervision with group interaction

January 8, 2019

End of an era

Professor emeritus Shane O’Dea retires as public orator

December 22, 2018

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

Hidden talents

A beekeeper, international hiker, artisanal vinegar-maker and a toe-tapping mandolin player

December 18, 2018

Role models

Memorial honours exceptional faculty and staff at special ceremony

December 14, 2018

The starting point

Indigenous organization, sociology professor build mutually beneficial relationship

December 13, 2018

For the love of Labrador

The meaning behind the Honourable Dr. William Rompkey Memorial Scholarship

December 12, 2018

‘It offers hope’

Memorial researchers devise lessons from Shorefast to aid rural communities

December 11, 2018

A league of her own

English professor named poet laureate of City of St. John's

December 6, 2018

Into the light

Penitentiary artifacts make their way from the prison to the public

November 28, 2018

Cool course alert

Classics: Scientific Terms to shed light on everyday English words

November 22, 2018

ELK club

French major named inaugural recipient of local knowledge award

November 21, 2018

Missing the point

New paper says race to conserve marine biodiversity may backfire

November 19, 2018

Prestigious posts

Canada Research Chair appointments amplify Memorial’s cutting-edge research reputation

November 13, 2018

#BASuccess

Where ambition finds direction: Arts career expo on Nov. 15

November 13, 2018

Inspiring others

Researcher named national leader for scientific pursuits, community activism

November 9, 2018

Another accolade

Vanier Award for University Research Professor Dr. Barbara Neis

October 31, 2018

Fenians and the Secret Police

Story lecture to examine 1865 Irish revolutionary plan to invade Canada

October 30, 2018

Infusion for innovation

Significant federal investment fuels discovery research across disciplines

October 16, 2018

Navigating her way

Loran scholar finds new home at Memorial University

October 15, 2018

Depth and breadth

OFI conference focuses on unlocking secrets of the North Atlantic

October 9, 2018

From Grand Bank to Government House

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

September 28, 2018

Lifelong leader

Q&A with Tribute Award recipient Sharron Callahan

September 20, 2018

Pregnant in the field

Mini baby boom in archaelogy department heralds new era

September 18, 2018

Giving them voice

New book tells the stories and songs of the woods workers

September 12, 2018

The influencers

Geographer and historian elected to prestigious Royal Society of Canada

September 11, 2018

Head of the class

Internationally renowned poet named 2018 writer-in-residence

September 10, 2018

Unfolding stories

Archive Essentials course aims to demystify archives for students

September 4, 2018

Strengthening connections

Appointment to enhance consultation in Indigenous research

September 4, 2018

Awarding excellence

Memorial alumni acknowledged for extraordinary achievements

August 28, 2018

Housing insecurity

Community-led housing can improve Arctic homelessness, says CRC

July 31, 2018

Trailblazer

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

July 26, 2018

Listening to landscapes

How one Memorial couple is using drones to discover archaeological dig sites

July 23, 2018

A memorable experience

International alumna returns with family to tour Memorial

July 20, 2018

The folklore of theatre

International graduate student interviews Come from Away creator

July 19, 2018

Eminent faculty

Memorial University recognizes six professores emeriti

July 6, 2018

Under the sea

Coral reefs losing ability to keep pace with rise in sea levels

July 3, 2018

International lens

Communications studies major lands Gzowski internship

June 19, 2018

Food Futures

HSS-led book on advancing food security and sovereignty in N.L.

June 13, 2018

Rare opportunity

Memorial hosts world’s largest conference on fishing industry safety and health

June 5, 2018

‘Pursuit of evidence’

International collaborations receive social sciences and humanities funding

June 1, 2018

Pay it forward

How one student's struggle to graduate helped define her life path

May 29, 2018

From chemotherapy to convocation

Law and society spring graduate bounces back after cancer

May 23, 2018

Opium poppies to sleeping pills

Podcast contextualizes contemporary medications with old remedies

May 9, 2018

Rendezvous with science

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

May 8, 2018

Op-ed: Dr. Christina Doonan

Is it me? How women professors experience gender bias found in CEQs

May 7, 2018

The compassionate constable

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

April 26, 2018

Matching and hatching

Songbirds at the Botanical Garden spill their love secrets

April 19, 2018

Big boost

Ocean Frontier Institute invests $25 million in ocean research projects

April 12, 2018

Singing for harmony

Choral director's Atlantic Boy Choir 100 members strong

April 12, 2018

‘True inclusivity’

Pathways to Success: Program connects refugee youth, local mentors

April 10, 2018

Public policy leader

Frank McKenna award for Honorary Research Professor

April 6, 2018

Op-ed: Dr. Stephen Tomblin

Bad energy governance: Is Muskrat Falls only the tip of the iceberg?

April 2, 2018

Refugee retention

Jarislowsky chair releases report on retention, integration of refugees in N.L.

March 29, 2018

Making peace

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

March 29, 2018

‘Someone cares’

Federal funding for public safety personnel mental health initiative

March 26, 2018

The Medium

The School of Music presents Menotti's tragic opera

March 23, 2018

Ecological conversion

For a New Earth asks: What are we sustaining?

March 12, 2018

Op-ed: Elisabeth de Mariaffi

On International Women's Day, Memorial's writer-in-residence asks: Whose story is it, anyway?

March 8, 2018

‘Awe’ inspiring

Field school helping to sustain Indigenous culture, community in Labrador

March 7, 2018

Sustainability report card

Identifying 'what’s strong, not what’s wrong,' in rural N.L.

March 1, 2018

Meaningful impact

Federal budget to accelerate research growth and empower early-career researchers

February 28, 2018

Reconsidering E.J. Pratt

George Elliot Clarke to deliver 50th anniversary Pratt Lecture

February 23, 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

Op-ed: Catharyn Andersen and Dr. Julia Christensen

Colten Boushie's death should be a call to action to everyone at Memorial University

February 22, 2018

Medal contender

Swimming star Jasmine Foran aiming for spot on national podium

February 21, 2018

State of the Arts

Lisa Moore hosts Humanities and Social Sciences' research chat show

February 19, 2018

Back on track

Making things right: Collaboration diverts youth from criminal justice system

February 12, 2018

‘Classic’ tales

Harry Potter and the stories of Greece and Rome

February 7, 2018

Leadership shift

Community-focused research to remain at centre of Tradition and Transition partnership

February 6, 2018

Ethical win

Archaeology undergraduates triumph in major competition

February 5, 2018

Making things right

Keeping youth on track in our communities

January 22, 2018

Land reform

Confronting colonialism and gender divides in Zimbabwe

January 19, 2018

Word spree

SPARKS Literary Festival 2018 shines a light in January

January 18, 2018

Two for one

St. John’s literary couple to share residency during winter semester

January 16, 2018

Reflections from COP23

Climate change action requires global, interdisciplinary participation

January 15, 2018

Outstanding contributions

Researcher and honorary degree recipient named to Order of Canada

January 12, 2018

Hidden talents

Habitat for Humanity, rug hooking, musical theatre and blacksmithing

December 21, 2017

Arctic change

Graduate student wins third prize at international Arctic research event

December 20, 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

Presidential accolades

Memorial honours exceptional faculty and staff at special ceremony 

December 15, 2017

Op-ed: Dr. Lisa Rankin

Ethical and inclusive research a required part of decolonizing the academy

December 14, 2017

Co-op fee increase

Co-operative education program work-term fee increase approved

December 13, 2017

Heaslip pride

Prestigious awards for Humanities and Social Sciences students

December 11, 2017

Fish focus

World Fisheries Day celebrations take place on St. John's campus

December 5, 2017

Just Be Gemma

A Q&A with alumni Gemma Hickey

November 30, 2017

Heritage calendar

Creative collaboration to promote one of Memorial's great treasures

November 27, 2017

Moby mashup

Moby Dick Rehearsed to be performed Dec. 1-2

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

‘Complex dynamics’

Master of employment relations program benefits from interdisciplinarity

November 10, 2017

‘An intellectual ferment’

Nexus Centre established in Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

November 9, 2017

Dr. Christopher Dunn

'Meticulous researcher and highly detailed scholar' passes away

November 9, 2017

Research trio

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

November 7, 2017

Leaps and ‘boundless’

A review: visiting writer and Canadian cartoonist Jillian Tamaki

November 6, 2017

Celebrating a pioneer

University gathering in honour of Dr. Patrick O’Flaherty

October 30, 2017

World leader

Memorial-led SmartICE project receives high honour from United Nations

October 25, 2017

Perfect fit

Newly minted master of arts graduate signs up for PhD

October 18, 2017

BA-based careers

Arts career fair for Memorial students and all local youth

October 13, 2017

Criminal justice

Chief Justice of Canada to deliver Francis Forbes Law Lecture

October 10, 2017

No holding back

HSS alumna named Labrador Institute’s International Indigenous Intern

October 5, 2017

Breaking new ground

Conflict resolution in Ethiopian Indigenous communities focus of award-winning doctoral dissertation

October 4, 2017

Strange bedfellows

Contact points: Oil development and tourism in coastal communities

September 27, 2017

Taste of history

Study abroad opportunity for all Memorial students

September 26, 2017

Across ‘the Tickle’

To and fro: Coastal commuting between Bell Island and mainland Newfoundland

September 22, 2017

Death matters

Encouraging conversations about dying and death

September 22, 2017

The Democracy Cookbook

HSS project offers up "recipes" to improve N.L. political system

September 14, 2017

Research marvels

Grad students and post-doctoral student receive prestigious academic awards

September 14, 2017

Brave New Worlds

Memorial symposium on Shakespeare in N.L.

September 11, 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

Op-ed: Dr. Alec Brookes

One hundred years on, how should we remember the Russian Revolution?

August 23, 2017

X-rays and environmental archaeology 

Funding allows researchers to change the world

August 15, 2017

International dig

Archaeology students unearth French history in Saint-Pierre

August 7, 2017

A game changer

Second edition of research and writing boot camp for female faculty

August 4, 2017

Berries for buttons

Celebrating Grenfell's 125th with travelling clothing exhibit

July 24, 2017

Digital gold

Nunatsiavummiut media, archives and heritage to be discussed July 19

July 11, 2017

Dean appointed

Dr. Jennifer Simpson appointed in humanities and social sciences

July 7, 2017

Raw talent

Top young innovators and entrepreneurs at SHAD Memorial

July 6, 2017

The Conversation

How to spend foreign aid like a feminist

July 6, 2017

No interest

Islamic banking from a religious studies and financial perspective

July 5, 2017

Southwest spectacle

Theatre festival hopes to attract tourists to Isle aux Morts

June 30, 2017

Broken bones

Sailors' skeletons focus of first HSS Banting fellow

June 28, 2017

SOARing at Memorial

High school-university transitioning program taking place this summer

June 16, 2017

What a time!

Research Centre for Music, Media and Place partners on 'Fancy' album

June 13, 2017

California girl

HSS grad first international student to receive Gzowski internship

June 13, 2017

Prime time

Researchers kick off unique study of young adults with cancer

June 12, 2017

A lifetime of folklore

Retired professor receives recognition from national association

June 9, 2017

HeyOrca making waves

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

June 5, 2017

Different perspective

Newly minted PhD examines Innu and provincial government relations

June 2, 2017

A degree in storytelling

'Boy wonder of Bell Island' and spring grad bound for world stage

May 30, 2017

‘So’ hopeful

Spring graduate finds community of support during 11 years of study

May 29, 2017

Donner prize to Marland

Prestigious national book award for Memorial political scientist

May 16, 2017

Mayday! Mayday!

Bootcamp for female faculty in humanities and social sciences

May 11, 2017

Ready and able

Temporary foreign workers can help solve labour gap in N.L.: report

May 4, 2017

Student success

First Year Success program receives MUNSU award

May 2, 2017

Classics conference

National classical association conference returns to Memorial

May 1, 2017

Best in business

Business faculty to hand out alumni, entrepreneur awards

April 28, 2017

Future vision

COASTS focus of HSS day-long symposium

April 26, 2017

HSS authors recognized

Faculty and staff shortlisted for several book awards

April 13, 2017

Power poets

Students awarded honours during Gregory J. Power poetry contest

April 10, 2017

Awarding independence

Archaeology student recognized for self-directed learning

April 7, 2017

Island fellows

Fogo Island fellowship renamed in honour of Dr. Richard Marceau

April 7, 2017

Perils of palm oil

Student columnist says consumers must push for sustainable products

April 4, 2017

State of knowledge

James P. Howley’s 1915 book on Beothuk a product of era and author

March 27, 2017

The Legend of Job

The final work of Gerry Squires comes to light

March 23, 2017

PhDs On the Go

Graduate Studies, CBC Radio bring doctoral research to public airwaves

March 22, 2017

Landmark achievement

Hundreds of Innu place names in Labrador awarded legal status

March 22, 2017

Heart of a poet

Memorial poets read from their collections on World Poetry Day

March 21, 2017

48 Months of Finasteride

Free political play readings to count down Trump’s presidency

March 9, 2017

Pratt Lecture

'Heartwrenching and brilliant' Dionne Brand featured speaker

March 8, 2017

Simultaneous studies

Joint degree in science, humanities and social sciences approved

March 8, 2017

Op-ed: Dr. Sonja Boon

International Women’s Day: Politics, passion, and pussy hats

March 8, 2017

Re-thinking the book tax

Gazette student columnist says literacy taking major hit

March 6, 2017

Global understanding

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences introduces international BA

March 2, 2017

Weathering Trump’s storm

Student columnist says remaining united and hopeful is the key

February 16, 2017

Limitless potential

Libraries at forefront of providing access to emerging technologies

February 14, 2017

Canada is growing

Newfoundland and Labrador can too, say immigration researchers

February 13, 2017

Voices from the rig

NQ editor recounts creation of play from Ocean Ranger tragedy

February 13, 2017

Detective stories

Discovering — and applying — feminist theory in unexpected places

February 8, 2017

SPARKS burns bright

Eighth annual literary festival a winter highlight

February 7, 2017

Women’s March 2017

Brittany Taylor: ‘We should all be feminists’

February 2, 2017

Op-ed: Drs. Tony Fang and David Brake

Trump’s anti-immigration orders opportunity for N.L. and Canada

January 31, 2017

Op-ed: Dr. Jennifer Selby

‘Do not remain silent,’ says religious studies professor

January 31, 2017

Fresh start

New year, new way of making new year’s resolutions

January 18, 2017

‘To’ Russia with love

HSS student first from Memorial to study at University of Archangel

January 11, 2017

Aid exchange

A sabbatical in Germany exceeds expectations for sociology professor

January 5, 2017

Year in review

The Gazette looks back on 2016's top stories

December 23, 2016

Hidden talents

Olympic power lifting, show dogs, illustrations gone viral and more

December 22, 2016

Gardens of the deep

GEO CENTRE exhibit deep-sea corals and sponges to light

December 20, 2016

Top teacher

President's teaching award goes to associate professor of sociology

December 20, 2016

SPARKS fly

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

December 19, 2016

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

Rock star

$1.4 million for new Canada Research Chair in ethnomusicology

December 2, 2016

Meet Rowan

Getting to know the cast of The New Class

December 2, 2016

Continuing the streak

National contest looking for best storytellers at Memorial

November 29, 2016

Op-ed: Dr. Barry Stephenson

Climate change demands radical transformation

November 22, 2016

The fallout

Gazette student columnist: What the U.S. election means for Canadians

November 21, 2016

Yaffle reimagined

Yaffle redesigned and expanded to foster greater connections

November 17, 2016

Green economy

Transitioning from fossil fuel to renewable energy

November 17, 2016

‘Shared responsibility’

Mobilizing knowledge to protect and enhance the East Coast Trail

November 16, 2016

Taking action

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

November 16, 2016

Wild Archaeology

Archaeologists featured in Aboriginal Peoples Television Network series

November 14, 2016

Heaslip happiness

International students scoop up major awards at annual ceremony

November 14, 2016

From West to East

Meet HSS’s Irish language teaching assistant

November 9, 2016

Northern ambassador

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

November 8, 2016

Mind your health

Gazette student columnist says it's "crucial" to talk about mental health

November 7, 2016

Arctic outpost

Memorial’s most northern employee monitors ice for safe travel

November 4, 2016

Toxic shock

Report on harmful chemicals in consumer products released

November 1, 2016

Opportunities abound

What's the value of a BA? 'Plenty,' says Gazette student columnist

October 26, 2016

Big questions

Examining economic sustainability in a post oil-dependent N.L.

October 26, 2016

The New Class

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

October 24, 2016

Goooaaaalll!

Soccer star alum Trent McClellan scores big with comedy show

October 20, 2016

Supreme alumnus

Justice Malcolm Rowe graduated with degrees in arts, science

October 18, 2016

Life experience

Professional educator receives BA in sociology at fall convocation

October 18, 2016

Searches begin

Search committees established for leadership roles

October 17, 2016

Healthy or unhealthy?

Gazette student columnist asks: Are we consumed by social media?

October 13, 2016

Comic focus

International conference to put Canadian comic research on the map

October 13, 2016

‘What matters to people’

Social sciences fundamental to Ocean Frontier Institute success

October 12, 2016

Op-ed: Dr. Amanda Bittner

Trust, competence and the 2016 U.S. presidential race

October 10, 2016

Fostering dialogue

Bringing together perspectives on industry's social licence to operate

October 7, 2016

New frontiers

Anthropology doctoral student honoured with Vanier scholarship

October 6, 2016

Taking centre stage

Memorial, Nunatsiavut highlight Inuit traditions over four days

October 5, 2016

World champs

Enactus Memorial takes home world cup

October 3, 2016

Presidential appointment

Geography professor to head up national institute

October 3, 2016

The transformers

Ocean Frontier Institute-led research to change global aquaculture industry

October 3, 2016

The human level

French and history student journals Freedom 100 Tour experience

September 30, 2016

PhD pathway

New pathway to increase Aboriginal student participation

September 29, 2016

Invisible infrastructure

Exploring maintenance and repair in a tech-dependent society

September 29, 2016

Trudeau’s choice

HSS student named to Prime Minister's Youth Council

September 28, 2016

A room of their own

Dedicated space for Humanities and Social Sciences students opens

September 28, 2016

Comprehensive connection

Ocean Frontier Institute providing critical mass to tackle larger problems

September 26, 2016

Wonder writer

Sara Tilley named Memorial's 2016 writer-in-residence

September 19, 2016

Excitement mounting

Memorial and province set to benefit from Ocean Frontier Institute

September 16, 2016

Critical thinkers

$2.1 million empowers social sciences, humanities researchers

September 16, 2016

Lecture series re-launch

Thinking about language, learning and the brain

September 14, 2016

New awareness

International Indigenous intern named by Labrador Institute

September 13, 2016

Helping hands

Humanities and Social Sciences wiki created by students for students

September 9, 2016

New beginnings

Who We Are, What We Do: Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

September 7, 2016

Advancing ocean exploration and discovery

Historic investment creates Ocean Frontier Institute

September 6, 2016

Road stories

A conversation about community sustainability, Canada-wide

August 31, 2016

Making meaning

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Religious Studies

August 30, 2016

Op-ed: Drs. Danine Farquharson and Fiona Polack

We need to talk about oil

August 26, 2016

New leadership

AVPA programs, complement planning and development appointed

August 25, 2016

The first science

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Philosophy

August 23, 2016

Talking about a revolution

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Sociology

August 17, 2016

Sad loss

Co-editor of Dictionary of Newfoundland English dead at 91

August 12, 2016

Op-ed: Dr. Carol Lynne D’Arcangelis

Towards a just inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

August 10, 2016

Trusting taxes

Political scientist receives Canadian Fulbright Scholar Award

August 10, 2016

Political passion

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Political Science

August 9, 2016

Migration by water

Public symposium to mark 30th anniversary of rescue of Tamil refugees

August 9, 2016

Violence no more

Event to address inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women

August 8, 2016

Learning language

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Linguistics

August 4, 2016

Research jackpot

Fogo retreats bring academic insights into rural community

August 2, 2016

Making sense of the present

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of History

July 27, 2016

Spirit of inquiry

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Geography

July 25, 2016

The human condition

Rothermere Fellow uses literature to decode the migrant experience

July 21, 2016

Diverse community

Who We Are, What We do: Department of Gender Studies

July 20, 2016

Atlas honoured

Governor General recognizes faculty members for Dialect Atlas of N.L.

July 19, 2016

School’s out(side)

Artificial burial ground enhances archaeology summer field school

July 18, 2016

Population Project

Future of Northern Peninsula and Labrador requires preparation and adaptation

July 15, 2016

Testing the trawls

Memorial-invented equipment tested in world’s largest flume tank

July 14, 2016

Radio stars

Humanities and Social Sciences preps new generation of on-air personalities

July 14, 2016

Unearthing a mystery

Undergraduate archaeology student studying ancient forms of cancer

July 12, 2016

One who lived

Bell Island soldier among first to receive facial reconstruction surgery during First World War

July 6, 2016

Simple and complex

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Folklore

July 4, 2016

Lifelong contribution

Honorary degree recipients, English professor named to Order of Canada

July 4, 2016

Visceral connection

Remembering Beaumont-Hamel a passion for budding First World War scholar

June 30, 2016

Degree delights

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of English

June 29, 2016

National recognition

Professor emeritus celebrated for Aboriginal languages contribution

June 22, 2016

No slacker

Letter collection an invaluable record of one woman's war experience

June 22, 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

Necessary tools

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Economics

June 20, 2016

Op-ed: Dr. Ailsa Craig

Nothing can erase homophobia and racism from Orlando shootings

June 16, 2016

Op-ed: Dr. Trevor Bell

Muskrat Falls: New evidence supports a precautionary approach and social justice for Labrador Inuit

June 16, 2016

Living memorial

Two Memorial students bound for First World War battlefields

June 15, 2016

Historic win

Dr. Robert Sweeny receives national book prize

June 15, 2016

Unique discipline

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Classics

June 13, 2016

Leadership changes

Board of Regents approves number of academic appointments

June 9, 2016

The past in your hands

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Archaeology

June 6, 2016

‘Such a learning experience’

Archival research fosters BA graduate's love of N.L. history

June 3, 2016

A stitch in time

Handstitched quilt tells new graduate's Memorial story

June 1, 2016

A twist of fate

Grad student's former classmate now his supervisor

May 31, 2016

Common land

Anthropology grad digs into social, economic impacts of Detroit's urban gardens

May 31, 2016

Social inequality

Who We Are, What We Do: Department of Anthropology

May 30, 2016

Alberta bound

Erin Mobley represents Memorial at national research event

May 30, 2016

Academically inclined

Archaeology professor and Labrador Institute researcher picks up PhD

May 26, 2016

True calling

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

May 19, 2016

Number lover

Economics major banking on 'eureka' moment at Stanford, Yale

May 17, 2016

Knowledge transfer

Killam Fellowship program provides international exchange

May 11, 2016

Eye on the prize

Master’s student to represent Memorial in national competition

May 2, 2016

Telling Stories

Professor of history of the book gives 2016 George Story Lecture

April 26, 2016

Enduring impact

Archaeologist and graduate student mentor honoured by international association

April 21, 2016

Maria Browne

Will the countrywide campaign to end obesity be successful?

April 19, 2016

Informing debate

Researchers contribute to new Nunatsiavut Government science report

April 18, 2016

Adapting to climate change

Two geographers contribute to national report

April 15, 2016

Global citizen

Humanities and Social Sciences storyteller brings voice to world stage

April 14, 2016

Coyote concerns

‘There is a need to co-exist with wildlife,’ says geographer

April 12, 2016

Food for thought

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

April 12, 2016

Power poets

Annual Gregory Power Poetry Prize awarded to Andreae Callanan

April 7, 2016

Clear and compelling

Student researchers―and storytellers―in the national spotlight

April 6, 2016

‘Belles’ of the ball

Memorial alumnae and current graduate student pick up Juno

April 4, 2016

Second site?

Memorial archaeologist weighs in on Newfoundland Viking discovery

April 1, 2016

‘Mobilizing knowledge’

Aboriginal and Indigenous Studies Certificate reflects national shift

April 1, 2016

From killers to guardians

Geographer working with Maasai lion hunters to achieve conservation

April 1, 2016

Maria Browne

'What's next?' asks Gazette student columnist on verge of graduation

April 1, 2016

Op-ed: Dr. Carrie Dyck and Amos Key

Canadians have obligation to support Indigenous languages

March 29, 2016

Teachable moments

Channelling discomfort into learning with Canadian children's literature

March 24, 2016

Cultural renaissance

New generation of Aboriginal Peoples reclaiming identities

March 23, 2016

Peering into the past

Using biology and chemistry of shells for archaeological interpretation

March 22, 2016

Language loss and learning

Memorial linguists dedicated to preservation of Aboriginal languages

March 22, 2016

What’s in a name?

Name change for Faculty of Arts doesn’t affect student programming

March 21, 2016