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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.
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IMPROVING IMPACT ASSESSMENT EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY: LESSONS FROM PRACTICE, INSIGHTS FROM RESEARCH, FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR BOTH
Please join us for an engaging talk by Dr. Steve Bonnell (Adjunct Professor, Department of Geography, MUN):
Improving Impact Assessment Effectiveness and Efficiency: Lessons from Practice, Insights from Research, Future Directions for Both
Impact assessment plays a critical role in identifying and addressing the environmental and socioeconomic effects of major development. Yet questions remain about how to make these processes both more effective and more efficient.
This presentation explores emerging research and practical insights on:
• Viewing impact assessment as planning rather than permitting.
• Improving the relevance and utility of IA conduct and reporting.
• The role of strategic and regional assessments in shaping future project reviews.
The discussion will connect real-world challenges with research findings and consider pathways for strengthening future impact assessment practice.
All are welcome to attend and participate in the conversation.
When: Friday, March 6, 2026 12:00–1:00 pm
Where: AA 2071
The Department of Geography invites applications from individuals interested in teaching the following undergraduate course
GEOG 1050 Geographies of Global Change
in the Spring 2026 semester (May 2026 - August 2026).
For details please check PCI Spring 2026