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 […]

Several institutions in Atlantic Canada have shared budget updates and the changes they have made in order to address any deficits. Memorial University’s Board of Regents have approved the university’s 2025-26 operating budget, which was balanced through a base expenditure reduction of $20.85M. The board also directed a one-time pause on Memorial’s tuition reduction grant, […]

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 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 […]

Memorial University—in collaboration with Hibernia and Hebron Projects—has received $3M from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to lead a project aimed at maximizing carbon storage potential in the province. This two-year project will build Memorial’s capacity in geological carbon storage by enhancing laboratory facilities, advancing laboratory methods, and engaging in outreach activities and collaboration […]

Memorial University has lifted the ban on the singing of the “Ode to Newfoundland” at its convocation ceremonies and has announced that it plans to include the ode at convocation in May. NTV reports that the reinstatement of the ode was approved at a recent senate committee vote. CP24 explains that the ban, originally imposed […]

NL has released its Budget 2025, a deficit budget with major investments into education, health care, and support for seniors. College of the North Atlantic has received $82M for its operating grant ($11M increase) and $3.1M for an electric boiler. Memorial University has received $316M for its core operating grant; over $78M for the Faculty […]