Welcome to the Department of Biology
at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Biology faculty engage in a wide variety of research much of which is focused on our unique natural environment of boreal forest and cold ocean ecosystems. Our faculty and staff are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship that benefits and increases our understanding of the natural resources of Newfoundland and Labrador and their sustainable use by the people of our Province. Graduate students can enroll in both MSc and PhD programs and study with faculty in Biology and those affiliated with other Faculty of Science units at Memorial University. Our department offers several undergraduate programs including an Honours program and field courses.
Departmental News
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Congratulations to
Biology graduate student Jay Shah who was awarded the graduate
International Student Recognition Award from the International
Student Resource Centre on Nov. 14 2009 |
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The students in
Introductory Entomology have begun developing a garden with the
purpose of attracting native pollinators in an urban environment.
Planting of the garden beds is scheduled for next spring. Keep your
ears perked in the new year, as we will need volunteers to help
with the planting. The garden is located outside the Chemistry and
Physics building. |
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Holly Caravan is an
MSc student whose research is focused on 'cheating' strategies of
individuals within social groups. Holly has been awarded a Michael
Smith Foreign Study Supplement (NSERC) that will enable her to
conduct field work in Australia for three months starting in the
beginning of 2010. |