Our Vision
Memorial Geography will be at the forefront of building connections with our dynamic societies and environments, and become the beating heart of collaborative and cooperative knowledge within and beyond the university.
Come study the world with us! The Department of Geography celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2020-21 and remains the only comprehensive geography program in Atlantic Canada, offering BA, BSc., Honours, MA, MSc., and PhD programs. At Memorial, Geography aims to teach students how to investigate environmental and human systems using interdisciplinary, field-informed concepts and approaches. Our Faculty teach students theories, methods and analytical techniques applicable to a wide range of questions and broad spectrum of occupations and to foster a spirit of inquiry about geography. Our research encompasses local, national, and international interests, including climate change, Arctic communities, coastal governance, electronic waste, immigration, marine habitat mapping, microplastics pollution, resource development, and urban development. Visit our Research and Faculty pages to learn more, and read our most recent Research Report.
News
‘Serious change is almost certainly coming,’ says N.L. climate mathematician.
Dr. Joel Finnis (Geography) is interviewed about a team of researchers working to develop a model to forecast glacial melt, which will help predict the rise of sea levels. Finnis said the mathematical model could be a useful communication tool to highlight scientific evidence of the risk of rising sea levels.
"I think some of what we’re seeing these days [...] is a reminder that things can accelerate and move much faster than what we expect."
Dr. Max Liboiron (Geography) has been awarded an Indigenous Science and the Impacts of Plastic Pollution award from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Upcoming Undergraduate Courses Fall 2026