Memorial is involved in something big

Think BIG
Think Research
Think Memorial

Research is at the heart of Memorial University.

Our faculty, students and staff are advancing the frontiers of research as we explore and understand our ocean environment, develop knowledge and new technologies that improve the competitiveness of our natural resource industries, improve the health and well-being of our people and preserve our vibrant culture and heritage.

In a world that’s constantly changing, Memorial researchers are helping shape our future. That research is the start of something big.

Check out Memorial's Research Report 2009 online.

Recent research news

Major investment creates new chair position

Thanks to a significant investment from both industry and government, Memorial University welcomed its newest research chair on Nov. 10. Dr. Shawn Kenny was formally appointed the Wood Group Chair in Arctic and Cold Region Engineering during a ceremony on the St. John’s campus. Read more...

Development of research plan launched

Memorial wants to map its future course when it comes to research and is looking to hear from as many stakeholders as possible to help steer the university in the right direction. Dr. Christopher W. Loomis, president and vice-chancellor pro tempore, launched the development of the university’s research plan on Nov. 10. It will set out the university’s research strengths, activities and future goals. Read more...

New award affirms commitment to research excellence

A $250,000 donation will help foster a new generation of emerging researchers at Memorial. The creation of the Terra Nova Young Innovator Award was officially announced during a ceremony Oct. 28 on the St. John’s campus. The prestigious award is funded by the Terra Nova development, an offshore oil field operated by Suncor Energy. Read more...

New centre of excellence

Memorial is partnering with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to establish a new research and development centre at the university. The ABS Harsh Environment Technology Centre will be located on the St. John’s campus. Read more...

Two chairs for Memorial

Dr. Mario Blaser, left, has been appointed as Memorial's new Canada Research Chair in Aboriginal Studies. Meanwhile, Dr. Bev Diamond, director of the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media and Place (MMaP), has been renewed as Canada Research Chair in traditional music/ethnomusicology.
Read more...

High honour

In another first for Memorial, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has named two University Research Professors to the society. Dr. Patrick Parfrey, left, Faculty of Medicine, and Dr. Sean Brosnan, former head of the Department of Biochemistry in the Faculty of Science, will be inducted at a ceremony in Ottawa on Nov. 28. Read more...