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Botanical Garden, HOK partner on Core Science Facility landscape design
Now that the Core Science Facility is open to the public, many members of the community will want to check out the impressive building.
But before you go inside, be sure to take in the learning experience available outside.
Trio of emerging researchers funded $450,000 in Vanier scholarships
Three doctoral students are continuing their innovative studies at Memorial this fall thanks to securing prestigious awards.
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, valued at $50,000 per year for three years, aims to strengthen Canada’s ability to attract and retain outstanding doctoral students and establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning.
In total, the Government of Canada is investing $450,000 at Memorial.
Alumnus lands NASA job, thanks to harsh environment credentials
Dr. Liam Morrissey is living a dream many aspiring scientists have — and he knows it.
“It sometimes feels a little too good to be true,” said the born-and-raised Newfoundlander and Labradorian and three-time alumnus of Memorial (B.Eng.’14, M.Sc.’16 and PhD’21).
Rocky Harbour blue whale comes home to Memorial
The majestic blue whale skeleton hangs from the double-height atrium of the Core Science Facility (CSF) as if it were swimming, making visitors feel as if they are watching it from underwater.
The entire 6,500-pound skeleton measures 25 metres long — about two school buses — and is the centerpiece of Memorial’s newest facility; its pose reflecting Memorial’s motto Provehito in Altum, Latin for “launch forth into the deep.”
Memorial a partner in accelerating precision medicine in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic researchers – including those at Memorial University – are receiving $3.6 million in new provincial and national funding focused on cancer research.
Memorial is part of the Atlantic Cancer Consortium (ACC), a group of doctors and scientists at leading cancer centres, hospitals and research institutes in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland & Labrador focused on providing improved cancer outcomes and advancing the quest to deliver precision medicine to cancer patients across the region.
Nearly $1-million infrastructure investment big boost for cutting edge research
Five diverse Memorial projects are benefitting from more than $970,000 in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
On Aug. 11, the CFI announced the latest results of its John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF), which provides foundational support to Canadian researchers.
Blue whale skull unveiled at Memorial's Core Science Facility
Senior university leadership, along with members of the provincial and federal governments and donors, were on hand Tuesday morning for a sneak peek of the blue whale skull that will be a cornerstone of the Core Science Facility.