Research update

Statement from vice-president (research) regarding research activities

June 25, 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

Principled partnerships

Memorial implements agreement supporting Indigenous data sovereignty

June 16, 2020

Draft framework

Memorial releases draft of Strategic Framework for Indigenization 2020-25

June 12, 2020

Balancing act

Marine Institute graduate juggles home, work and continuing education

May 28, 2020

Research update

On-campus research and scholarly activities, fieldwork and participant interaction

May 15, 2020

New school head

Kevin Anderson begins in role at the School of Fisheries

May 6, 2020

Status of fall 2020 semester

A message from Dr. Noreen Golfman, provost and vice-president (academic)

April 22, 2020

#IWD2020

Celebrating Memorial University’s entrepreneurial trailblazers

March 6, 2020

Shared vision

Marine Institute, Holyrood build 'portal to the sea'

February 18, 2020

Women in science

Feb. 11: Celebrating those leading the way for future generations

February 11, 2020

Level of service

February in-absentia convocation new option for students

February 10, 2020

Taking stock

'Cutting new trails' in assessing Northwest Atlantic fish stocks

February 6, 2020

Memorial up North

Working together for, and in, Labrador

January 16, 2020

Accepting applications

Proposals due Feb. 17 for conference and cross-campus funding

January 13, 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

Ideas to opportunities

Technology Transfer and Commercialization Office 'invaluable’ to startups

December 17, 2019

Presidential approval

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

December 13, 2019

Sea change

MI students navigate conference on the future of ocean technology

December 2, 2019

Capturing research

National contest looking for best scientific images by Jan. 13

November 27, 2019

Historic generational partnership

Memorial signs 10-year agreement with Nunavut Arctic College

November 8, 2019

Op-ed: Dr. Neil Bose

Research Week: Your personal invite to learn more about Memorial’s extraordinary research

November 6, 2019

Living memorial

Memorial University to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice

November 6, 2019

Continuing education

Graduating after kids, a career change and a relocation

October 17, 2019

Path to discovery

MI graduate finds fisheries science niche – and her next degree plan

October 16, 2019

Story of a robe

Eighty-year-old convocation gown worn by fourth generation graduate

October 11, 2019

Climate crisis response

Senior leaders pledge support for fighting climate change

September 27, 2019

Trans-Atlantic learning

Junior high students trace mini-boat's voyage to Ireland's West Coast

September 26, 2019

‘Tip of the iceberg’

Celebrate ideas and innovation during Research Week 2019

September 25, 2019

‘Adjacent possible’

Live-data driven art at Emera Innovation Exchange produces visual lullaby

September 19, 2019

New call

Applications for funding opportunities due Oct. 15

September 17, 2019

Always Ask

Sexual Harassment Office raising awareness and changing culture

August 30, 2019

Message of condolence

Message to the university community from the president

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

Designing futures

Genoa Design founder recipient of inaugural MI alumni award

June 28, 2019

Underwater competitors

Eastern Edge Robotics seeks fifth international title in Tennessee

June 18, 2019

Journal revamp

SHHRC award for publication a first for Marine Institute editors

June 7, 2019

Heading north

Improving fisheries monitoring, bycatch policies for emerging Arctic fisheries

June 4, 2019

Smooth sailing

Industrial Research Chair focuses on marine passenger transportation technology

May 27, 2019

Following dreams

Moroccan graduate student mastering ocean management and marine conservation

May 24, 2019

Solid foundation

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

May 22, 2019

Open call

Pair of university funds welcome proposals

May 17, 2019

‘Curiosity and enthusiasm’

Ocean mapping student recognized with self-directed learning award

May 16, 2019

Chemical danger

Capelin at risk from dispersants used to treat oil spills

May 7, 2019

Budget report

Integrated Planning Committee completes operating budget report for 2019-20

April 23, 2019

Ocean investment

$8.5 million in federal-provincial funding for Marine Institute expansion at Holyrood

April 16, 2019

Remarkable leaders

Saluting new and established researchers for exceptional contributions

March 29, 2019

‘The next step’

Reducing waste and increasing value in fish processing and aquaculture

March 29, 2019

Smoking policy survey

Memorial University community asked to provide feedback

March 26, 2019

U-Pass student vote

Online voting available Feb. 26-28

February 25, 2019

Helping good ideas grow

Applications accepted until March 31 for OFI Seed Fund

February 18, 2019

Teaching and Learning 2.0

Focusing on strengthening the student educational experience

February 15, 2019

Equal partners

'Possibilities are endless': Nunavut Arctic College collaboration

February 15, 2019

New degree of safety

MI introduces safety management major to maritime studies degree

February 13, 2019

‘Saying with intention’

Recognizing Indigenous history and culture with land acknowledgements

February 13, 2019

Jackie Saturno

One graduate student's road to science and the study of ocean microplastics

February 11, 2019

Aquatic network

Marine Institute doctoral student combining fish science and traditional knowledge in Labrador

February 8, 2019

Research in review ‘18

Accomplishments and achievements round out another positive year

December 20, 2018

Sustainable solutions

Memorial nets $10.2 million to support innovative fish and seafood sector

December 19, 2018

Role models

Memorial honours exceptional faculty and staff at special ceremony

December 14, 2018

Let’s talk redfish

MI to host symposium on a sustainable Canadian fishery

November 13, 2018

Depth and breadth

OFI conference focuses on unlocking secrets of the North Atlantic

October 9, 2018

Go places

Join the U-Pass conversation this October

October 4, 2018

Ocean explorer

MI student maps uncharted seamounts and new volcanic lava deposits

September 25, 2018

Viceregal visit

Governor General meets students and tours Memorial research facilities

September 24, 2018

New round

Applications accepted for conference and cross-campus funding

September 21, 2018

Hands-on learning

Federal investment enhances Memorial's community programming

September 19, 2018

Strengthening connections

Appointment to enhance consultation in Indigenous research

September 4, 2018

Global reach

Glenn Blackwood reappointed to World Maritime University

August 28, 2018

Coastal restoration

Researchers use summer months to build artificial reefs in Placentia Bay

July 26, 2018

Trailblazer

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

July 26, 2018

Staying the course

Ayre bursary creates legacy for Marine Institute graduates

July 12, 2018

Epic adventure

Marine Institute alumna joining ‘sea women’ on Arctic voyage

July 5, 2018

Ocean bound

MI master's graduate fulfils lifetime dream by heading to sea

May 30, 2018

Changing course

Master mariner charts new course to shore job via online education

May 28, 2018

Op-ed: Dr. Neil Bose

Research Week: An opportunity to build partnerships and boost Memorial’s international profile

May 11, 2018

Expert expansion

Five new Canada Research Chairs bolsters Memorial’s international profile

May 3, 2018

Master plan

MI students make plans to protect, conserve right whales and coral reefs

April 23, 2018

Educate and inspire

Research Week 2018 a university-wide celebration of Memorial-led research

April 18, 2018

Big boost

Ocean Frontier Institute invests $25 million in ocean research projects

April 12, 2018

Public policy leader

Frank McKenna award for Honorary Research Professor

April 6, 2018

Ditching dirty energy

MI researcher, Memorial alumni aim to win national contest

April 5, 2018

Making peace

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

March 29, 2018

Lasting legacy

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

March 2, 2018

Porpoise friendly

Marine Institute playing pivotal part in race against extinction of species

January 26, 2018

Ancient and elusive

Study reveals first estimated numbers of Greenland shark in Arctic waters

January 18, 2018

Call for submissions

Cross-campus and conference funding applications now being accepted

January 17, 2018

Arctic change

Graduate student wins third prize at international Arctic research event

December 20, 2017

Fully implemented

Phase two of Memorial Researcher Portal launched

December 14, 2017

Efficient and marketable

Investigating optimal conditions for raising GE salmon

December 1, 2017

Planning for winter weather

Important information about weather-related cancellations and closures

November 29, 2017

New leadership

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

November 2, 2017

Portal improvements

Phase two of Memorial Researcher Portal goes online Dec. 12

October 12, 2017

Cold ocean survival

MI researcher co-authors chapter in international publication

October 6, 2017

Growing up Muslim

A Q&A with alumnus and Newfoundlander Aatif Baskanderi

October 5, 2017

One ocean, one year

OFI leading the way in Canada's blue economy

September 29, 2017

Unexplored ocean floor

MI student surveys Northwest Passage during summer work term

September 25, 2017

We are here

Cold Ocean and Arctic Science, Technology and Society at Memorial

September 20, 2017

Animal lover

New chair of Animal Care Committee named

September 5, 2017

Understanding fish stocks

MI home to OCI Industrial Research Chair for Fish Stock Assessment

August 25, 2017

Second sailing

MI researchers, students support Northwest Passage transit

August 16, 2017

Science secret

Effective communication 'critical' to building trust, researcher says

July 31, 2017

Thriving together

Simulation collaboration combines forces to improve rural health care

July 31, 2017

Polar training

MI develops ice navigation course for ships operating in polar regions

July 14, 2017

Thai visit

Ambassador explores research strengths, facilities and partnerships

June 30, 2017

Polar appointment

MI director appointed to Polar Knowledge Canada board of directors

June 29, 2017

Sea cucumber conundrum

Processing machine receives second patent, solid reviews from industry

June 9, 2017

World Oceans Week

Free events foster respect for the world's oceans

June 2, 2017

Taking the reins

MI’s enrolment management co-ordinator new AARAO president

June 1, 2017

Life at sea

MI program opens up opportunities for ocean mapping graduate

May 30, 2017

Call for submissions

Applications currently being accepted for Vice-Presidents Council funds

May 29, 2017

Indonesian collaboration

MI partners on project to support small aquaculture producers

May 10, 2017

Home and abroad

MI receives $1.5 million for marine, aquaculture and ocean technology

May 9, 2017

Finding the funding

New database helps researchers discover funding opportunities

April 27, 2017

At the helm

Marine Institute alumnus named president and CEO of BC Ferries

March 30, 2017

Temperature check

Investigating how climate change is impacting Labrador's salmon rivers

March 24, 2017

Growth strategy

Memorial president praises Atlantic fisheries initiative

March 14, 2017

Networking tool

New database matches researchers and equipment in Atlantic Canada

March 9, 2017

Historic first

MI introduces PhD and master's programs in fisheries science

March 2, 2017

Supporting researchers

Improving services for managing research data at Memorial

February 1, 2017

Diving in

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

January 17, 2017

Commercial capacity

New equipment strengthens capabilities at Marine Bioprocessing Facility

December 28, 2016

Year in review

The Gazette looks back on 2016's top stories

December 23, 2016

Pot caught

MI researcher focused on improving fishery — one cod pot at a time

November 10, 2016

Sailing into learning

Mobile high school only Canadian team entered in Atlantic regatta

November 9, 2016

Fishing for answers

Ecosystems, stocks and sustainability focus for MI researchers

October 19, 2016

New knowledge

Fisheries resource master's graduate seeking sustainable industry

October 17, 2016

The transformers

Ocean Frontier Institute-led research to change global aquaculture industry

October 3, 2016

Enrolment update

Fall semester enrolment numbers tallied

September 30, 2016

Comprehensive connection

Ocean Frontier Institute providing critical mass to tackle larger problems

September 26, 2016

Call for proposals

Vice-Presidents Council funds accepting proposals

September 21, 2016

Excitement mounting

Memorial and province set to benefit from Ocean Frontier Institute

September 16, 2016

PrimeFish partner

Marine Institute participates in global seafood market study

September 15, 2016

Summer at sea

MI student spends off months sailing and surveying Atlantic Ocean

September 12, 2016

Advancing ocean exploration and discovery

Historic investment creates Ocean Frontier Institute

September 6, 2016

Navigating the North

MI team to escort cruise ship through Northwest Passage

August 29, 2016

Remembering Calypso

The story of the Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve’s training vessel

July 15, 2016

Testing the trawls

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

July 14, 2016

International champions

Eastern Edge Robotics captures fourth ROV competition title

July 12, 2016

Conditions for growth

$3-million federal investment benefits MI’s Holyrood Marine Base

July 7, 2016

Improving safety at sea

Testing technology utilized in harsh offshore conditions

June 29, 2016

Exploration and discovery

Memorial researchers receive more than $6.7 million from NSERC

June 24, 2016

‘Knowledge is power’

Marine Institute employee collects third degree―and counting

June 9, 2016

A decade of stories

Journal of Ocean Technology marks 10-year anniversary

June 6, 2016

Planet protector

Marine Institute spring graduate on mission to save the world

June 1, 2016

MI VP reappointed

Glenn Blackwood reappointed as vice-president (Marine Institute)

May 31, 2016

Call for proposals

Applications being accepted for cross-campus and conference funding

May 25, 2016

Sea change

Mature MI student alters life course for career on the ocean

May 16, 2016

Coastal planning

MI to launch marine spatial planning master's program for fall 2016

April 13, 2016

Big ships to video clips

Marine Institute student's videography nominated for ECMA

March 28, 2016

Northern links

Nunavut Coastal Resource Inventory, Marine Institute develop partnership

March 24, 2016

State of mind

Nine Atlantic Canadian universities participate in MoodCheck Challenge

March 10, 2016

Chair renewed

Board of Regents chair reappointed for second term

March 4, 2016

Fostering success

New funding grants available for academic-industry collaborations

February 3, 2016

On the northern track

Ocean conference to focus on changes in circumpolar North

January 29, 2016

Tracing caplin

Fisheries researcher questions origins of Labrador populations

January 26, 2016

Influence, lead and support

MI launches marine spatial planning master’s degree program

January 6, 2016