Memorial University has always been a publicly engaged institution. Since the founding of the University in 1949, the work of many of Memorial's students, faculty and staff has emphasized the importance of strong, sustained partnerships with members of the public of Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond.

With the collaborative development of the initial Public Engagement Framework in 2011 and 2012, public engagement was confirmed as one of the core areas of Memorial's mission, along with research, teaching and learning. The Public Engagement Framework renewal process commenced in 2023 and is anticipated to be released in 2026. 

Check out how Memorial University defines Public Engagement in the video below: