Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
Through effective leadership, a clear vision, and collaborative efforts, the office of the Vice-Provost, EDI-AR, champions Memorial University's commitment to advancing its institutional equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism goals.
Our Vision
The EDI-AR office is dedicated to cultivating a university atmosphere in which human rights are honoured and equity is integrated into all aspects of academic, professional, and campus life.
Our Mission
To transform Memorial into a leading EDI-AR institution among Canadian universities and beyond by actively engaging both the local and global communities in meaningful dialogue and action. Learn more about our Mandate.
Upcoming Events
Community Table Talk with Vice-Provost, EDI-AR

Dr. Mullings, vice-provost, equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism (EDI-AR), invites the Memorial community to join her for a discussion and update on EDI-AR priorities and progress at Memorial on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Faculty of Medicine (1MED 1M102). During the event, Dr. Mullings will share key updates for the portfolio and take questions from participants.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 23
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Venue: Faculty of Medicine (1MED 1M102)
Register: Here
Event Schedule:
12:00 – 12:15 p.m. : In-person meet and greet
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. : Presentation and Q&A
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. : Informal reception (light refreshments will be served)
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province.
Labour Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the labour theft extracted from people of African descent and used to build European wealth and economies globally and in the Canadian nation state—including Newfoundland and Labrador’s shipbuilding and cod fishery industries—through the violence of trans-Atlantic enslavement.