Research Week 2026

Research Week | Nov. 23–27, 2026

Memorial University's ninth annual Research Week is a celebration of discovery, collaboration and research making a difference in our communities. Students, faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and community members are invited to take part.

Registration now open

Beyond Boundaries

Celebrating research connections throughout Memorial

Meet the researchers whose work could change yours. Join us during Research Week to connect with researchers from across faculties, departments and disciplines, spark new ideas and build interdisciplinary research collaborations. You don't need to present to take part. Come curious, bring your ideas and make a connection!

Tuesday, Nov. 24
1:30–4:30 p.m. NT

Health Sciences Centre, Room 2956, St. John's, and online via Webex
Free and open to all faculties, students and partners
Hosted by Memorial's Faculty of Nursing

The afternoon

  • 1:30–1:40 p.m.  Welcome
  • 1:40–2:40 p.m.  Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI): Partnerships, Programs and Opportunities
    Discover international research opportunities with SICI. Jennifer Dorman introduces the Institute, followed by an open forum where SICI members and participants can share experiences and perspectives.
  • 2:40–3:00 p.m.  Networking and wellness break: stretch, snack and connect
  • 3:00–4:30 p.m.  Small Pitch, Big Impact
    Faculty members and students share two-minute research pitches designed to spark conversation, encourage feedback and open doors to research collaboration.

Registration is now open. Space is limited.

Want to pitch? Select “yes” on the registration form to give a two-minute elevator pitch about your research interests. Questions? Contact Dr. Joanne Smith-Young, Research Coordinator, Nursing Research Unit, at jsmithyo@mun.ca.

Register now

“Imagination will get you everywhere.”

From the Research Week 2026 invitation

Research starts with curiosity

Whether you're a student, educator, researcher or community partner, Research Week is a chance to ask questions, learn something new and make connections.

Nursing students at all six teaching sites are encouraged to get involved! Wherever you are in your nursing education, your curiosity, experiences and perspectives matter.

Explore Research Week

See what's happening throughout Memorial.