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
The following talk is part of Research at the Centre of the Edge…a speaker’s series highlighting the work of Memorial’s Royal Society of Canada’s Fellows and College Members.
Please join us for an upcoming roundtable discussion on Preserving and Enhancing Memorial University's Contribution to Knowledge and Culture.
In this moment in which research at MUNL is under threat, join this hybrid cross-campus roundtable discussion on Tuesday, February 10th from 12:30-2pm through Webex and in the Junior Common Room (DH-2002). More details here. Please bring your lunch.
Moderator: Barb Neis
Participants: Amanda Bittner, Nancy Dahn, Josh Lepawsky, Verena Kalter, Chris Parrish, Shegufta Shetranjiwalla, & Terry Lynn Young.
The event is open to all members of the community.
Please register by contacting researchawards@mun.ca and to receive virtual log-in instructions.
The Department of Geography at Memorial University invites applications for a full-time Undergraduate Research Assistant position based with
The Northern EDGE Lab for May–August 2026.
The Northern EDGE Lab is a research group in Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Department of Geography. Research in our lab is focused on how species' distributions are actually responding to global change.
For details check Research assistant with Northern EDGE Lab
Interested applicants should email a short cover letter, their resume, academic transcript, and contact information for 1–2 references
by 11:59pm Feb 15 to Dr. Carissa Brown at northernedgelab@gmail.com.
PRESENTS
Imappivut | Our Oceans, Our Voice
A conversation with
Rodd Laing, Director of Environment, Nunatsiavut Government
Michelle Saunders, Research Manager, Nunatsiavut Government
Join us for a one-hour session featuring representatives from the Nunatsiavut Government Department of Environment as they share insights on Imappivut—a visionary marine plan grounded in Labrador Inuit sovereignty, values, governance, and connection to coastal and marine territories. The session will include time for discussion and questions.
The conversation will be introduced by Tyler Fountain
When: February 13, 2026 | 12-1 pm
Where: Arts 2071