Canada creates national research partnership with $6M investment

The Government of Canada has invested $6M over 15 years to create a national research partnership focused on the country’s productivity. The partnership will be led by the University of Calgary and will bring together federal government bodies, non-governmental partners, and five postsecondary institutions: HEC Montréal, McMaster University, Memorial University, the University of Toronto’s Rotman […]

Memorial University Professor Gerard Curtis recently spoke to CBC about the university’s decision to sell the Harlow campus. Curtis lamented the sale of the property, explaining that while the sale does not mean that students will be unable to study abroad, their experiences will be different without the familiarity of Harlow. Memorial School of Fine […]

Many east-coast institutions closed or changed their schedules on Monday due to adverse weather as another winter storm hit the area. In Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial University closed buildings at the Marine Institute and at its St John’s and Signal Hill campuses. In Nova Scotia, several institutions delayed opening until later in the day, including […]

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 […]