Our Vision
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.
News
The Department of Geography at Memorial University invites applications for a permanent, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Physical Geography, subject to budgetary approval. The position will commence on July 1, 2025 on the St. John’s campus. Candidates must be fluent in the theory and practice of physical geography and should hold a PhD in geography or a relevant discipline. Our ideal candidate will be engaged in environmental change and/or coupled human-environment systems research. This hire is specific to applicants who are Black or a Person of Colour as per approval granted by the Human Rights Commission pursuant to Section 8 of the Human Rights Act.
The deadline for applications is January 10, 2025
For the full job ad and how to apply, see https://tinyurl.com/5a2t3xrh
Blue Box Seminar Series
Department of Geography Presents
"Behind the Research II: How my Research Came to Be"
Join us for our second collaborative exploration of diverse methodologies being used across the department. In this reflective session, faculty and students come together to share the story behind their research. We’ll explore how research questions emerge, how methods are chosen, and how personal and academic experiences shape the trajectory of a project. The session invites participants to think beyond data and results, focusing instead on the journey -- the ideas, challenges, and insights that define their work.
When: Friday, November 22, 2024, 3 - 4 pm
Where: SN2025
Welcome (bienvenue) to Zoom-based
2024 ACAG / ACGA 33rd Annual Meeting
Thursday, November 21st to Friday, November 22nd
Conference Registration is free by completing the 2024 ACAG Conference Form
Presentations will be Zoom-based. The meeting is free to attend. Your local host for this meeting is Dr. David Lieske of the Department of Geography and Environment, Mount Allison University.
For details: http://arcgis.mta.ca/acag24