Memorial approves strategic investments in support of enrolment, operations

Memorial University’s Board of Regents has approved several strategic investments that will support enrolment and operational efficiencies. Memorial has set aside a total of $13.68M for initiatives that will support the university. At its recent meeting, the board approved the use of $5.4M on two key efforts: Enrolment and technology. The university will invest $3.4M […]

Memorial University has announced that it will provide Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members with prior learning assessment and recognition opportunities to help them earn a credential faster. Academic advisors will work with CAF members, who will demonstrate their prior knowledge so that they can have certain courses in their program waived. “This initiative is about […]

Memorial University has officially launched the Fairlead Social Impact Fund, which it describes as Canada’s first university-housed, student-managed social impact fund. This fund will serve two purposes: supporting socially responsible investment in local social enterprises and providing students with a hands-on learning opportunity. “This initiative gives students the rare opportunity to make real investment decisions […]

Several institutions are dealing with aging aquatic facilities this summer, prompting long-term planning, repairs, and closures. Memorial University is upgrading its Aquarena facility in anticipation of the 2025 Canada Games. Memorial said that modernizing the nearly-five-decades-old facility has “brought some unforeseen challenges,” but it is on track to open for the games. The University of […]

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced that it is making changes to its Student Aid program to better support postsecondary students in the province. These changes include increases to the weekly loan and grant limits, an increased per-course value for the Memorial University Tuition Relief Grant, and a change to the eligibility for […]

The College of the North Atlantic has launched the CNA Foundation to expand student supports and foster deeper donor and industry engagement. Guided by principles of equity, collaboration, and innovation, the Foundation will remove barriers to education and create opportunities for students by supporting scholarships, wellness programs, emergency funding, and infrastructure that enhances learning. It […]

The NunatuKavut Community Council is pushing back against Memorial University’s draft Indigenous verification policy, which excludes the council from Memorial’s consultations with Indigenous groups. Memorial VP Indigenous Catharyn Andersen told CBC that the NunatuKavut Community Council would not meet the policy’s criteria of an Indigenous collective that is recognized either under Section 35 of the […]

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing $1M to strengthen the province’s manufacturing sector through artificial intelligence training. As part of this investment, Keyin College will develop a micro-credential program focused on using AI in a manufacturing environment. The program will expand access to specialized AI training especially within rural, small-, and medium-sized enterprises. […]