Memorial University, Portage College, Redeemer University, and Selkirk College have recently shared programming announcements. Memorial has redeveloped its Bachelor of Special Education into a Master’s of Education (Inclusive and Special Education) in response to the evolving needs of the province’s educators. Portage’s Aircraft Structures Technician program has received certification approval from Transport Canada, confirming that […]
Memorial University will be undertaking a review of the university’s faculty and school structure to assess its alignment with the institution’s needs. The university explains that it is in a period of enrolment contraction and that, compared to other universities that it benchmarks against, its current structure is an outlier. “The goal and objective really […]
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released its budget 2026 this week, which includes several initiatives for postsecondary education. The province has committed $500M to support Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic amid a 2026 tuition freeze. NL also committed $40M for a Graduate Tuition Refund Program to encourage graduates to stay in […]
Memorial University has addressed the recent controversy over five job postings that prioritize equity. The postings, which are federally funded by the Canada Research Chairs Program, stipulate that candidates for these positions must meet certain requirements, including being a current Memorial employee and a member of an employment equity group, to be considered. Memorial told […]
Memorial University has received a $500K donation from the Woodward Family to enhance student entrepreneurship. Specifically, the funds will be used to expand the Mel Woodward Cup student startup competition. Memorial explained that the cup has awarded over $350K over its 10-year history, and the new donation will sustain the competition in the coming years. […]
Memorial University and the University of Alberta have each recently approved new human resources policies. Memorial’s Board of Regents has approved the university’s Human Rights Policy, which it says will provide a consistent, institution-wide framework for human rights, EDI, and anti-racism. The university says that the policy takes a proactive approach that emphasizes prevention, capacity-building, […]
Memorial University Students’ Union is set to vote on whether the student-run campus radio station CHMR will continue to receive funding. The union says that the move was made in response to its $300K deficit in 2024. “[W]e inherited a very significant deficit, and it’s very clear that in order for us to maintain the […]
Memorial University is embarking on a comprehensive review of its separately incorporated entities (SIEs). Memorial operates five SIEs: Campus Childcare Inc, the Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation, the Centre for Cold Ocean Resources Engineering, Genesis Group Inc, and the Memorial University Recreation Complex. The review will consider each SIE’s alignment with Memorial’s core mission and […]
Memorial University’s Pye Centre has received an $800K investment from RBC Foundation to support the farm’s work in the community. Funding will support several of the farm’s Nourish the North initiatives, including the Digital Farm Training Program, Farmer-Scientist Knowledge Exchange, and On-Farm Learning and Wellness Programs. “The centre is foundational to how we teach and […]
Memorial University has received $10M from the Hebron Project to enhance student learning experiences. Memorial’s Centre for Analytics, Informatics and Research (CAIR) will use the funds to enhance its capacity and capabilities by expanding its operations team and undertaking technology and cybersecurity upgrades. Students will also gain access to additional hands-on and industry-connected learning opportunities. […]