Memorial Board of Regents approves divestment of several properties

Memorial University’s Board of Regents have approved the divestment of several properties that it says are “not central to Memorial’s academic mission.” The impacted real estate includes the Signal Hill Campus, the Johnson Geo Centre, the Ingstad building, and the UK-based Harlow Campus. Memorial President Dr Janet Morrison said that the decision will help the […]

Institutions from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador closed or adjusted operations in response to a significant winter storm on Monday. Several of Ontario’s postsecondary institutions were closed for the day in response to the storm. The same was true in the Atlantic region, where most institutions closed for the day. Some, such as Holland College, […]

Memorial University has announced its new leadership structure, which Memorial President Dr Janet Morrison describes as “a more streamlined, pan-university executive structure.” The new structure, which will take effect in March, includes three vice-presidents and three deputy provosts. The VP (Indigenous) role will be changed to a special advisor role while other leadership roles, such […]

Canadian Federation of Students-Newfoundland and Labrador (CFS-NL) representatives have called for an investigation at Memorial University following the resignation of the Vice-Provost of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Delores Mullings. Mullings spoke to The Independent in December about her experience in the role, including the challenges she encountered and the initiatives she was a part […]

Memorial University has received a $2.25M gift from Cenovus Energy that will be used to support students and programming at its St John’s campus and the Marine Institute. The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science will receive $1.5M towards its Student Design Hub and the creation of new engineering student scholarships. The remainder of the […]

Memorial University President Dr Janet Morrison recently shared an update on the student and alumni consultations conducted regarding the university’s Harlow Campus. Morrison highlighted the feedback she received around the importance and value of international experiences and the need to ensure more students can take part in these experiences. However, Morrison noted the costs associated […]

Three new student apartment buildings near Memorial University are nearing their combined 600-tenant capacity, after having first opened in September 2025. Leasing Manager Chris Cameron told CBC News that two of the buildings are at capacity, while the third is nearly full. A report published in July by Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador and […]

Memorial University’s students and faculty are expressing their disappointment with the news that Memorial’s leadership is considering closing the Harlow campus. Students expressed their disappointment to CBC. Students who have attended the campus highlighted how their experiences there benefitted them. Third-year student Drake Rose said that Memorial should better promote the Harlow campus to draw […]

Memorial University is considering the future of its Harlow campus in the United Kingdom, reports CBC. Memorial President Janet Morrison told CBC that the university is evaluating the cost of operating its assets, including the Harlow campus, and that “[a]t this stage, everything is on the table.” She said that the campus, which was opened […]

The Government of Canada has announced more than $11M in investments in made-in-Canada carbon utilization and storage technologies. The Institut national de la recherche scientifique has received nearly $5M to assess a geological storage site for CO2 in the Lower Saint Lawrence Lowlands using digital replicas and 3D seismic data. Memorial University has also received […]