News
2020
May
Engineering graduate applies degree experience to mobile food bank
Saif Ahmed won’t be celebrating his graduation this spring with a European vacation, as planned.
Part of a special Gazette feature celebrating and recognizing the Class of 2020 at Memorial.
Student developing personal protective equipment testing facility
A mechanical engineering student has developed a prototype of a personal protective equipment (PPE) testing facility for locally made surgical masks.
April
Guide to Financial Supports and Programs
Student Life has created a comprehensive Guide to Financial Supports and Employment Programs.
March
Update for engineering co-operative education students regarding current and upcoming work terms
The Faculty's Engineering Co-operative Education Office has created this frequently asked questions document that will continue to be updated as decisions are made and information is available to be shared.
Update for students, employees and instructors
Information for instructors, remote workers, students and employees.
#IWD2020
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Memorial University’s entrepreneurial trailblazers
Public lecture to discuss technological innovations and new opportunities for N.L.
An upcoming public lecture will discuss how technological innovation in a rapidly changing knowledge economy can create new opportunities for N.L.
January
Engineering students lend technical skills to Merry and Bright
Elves take many forms at this time of year.
2019
December
Preparing to compete
Husky contributes $1 million to business faculty for new centre of excellence
Engineering student turns to entrepreneurship to make shipping greener
Neil Woolfrey hasn’t followed the conventional path to entrepreneurship.
September
Students, staff and faculty honoured at Faculty of Science awards
The dean of the Faculty of Science recognized 283 students representing the top 10 per cent in the faculty during the annual Dean’s Awards ceremony recently.
During the event, Dr. Mark Abrahams also presented the Dean of Science Book Prize; the Lou Visentin Award, recognizing students who have held a place on the Dean's List for four consecutive years; the Co-op Student of the Year Award; as well as the Dean's Distinguished Service, Scholar and Teacher awards.
August
The big 5-0 - Celebrating 50 years of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science with Canada's first woman astronaut
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is celebrating its golden anniversary this weekend with more than 200 alumni and friends, including Canadian space legend Dr. Roberta Bondar.
2018
March
HKR's new degree!
Memorial University’s School of Human Kinetics and Recreation is excited to announce it’s new Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Recreation Co-operative (BHKRC) program.
2017
December
Government of Canada launches Student Work-Integrated Learning Program
Visit the following links to learn more about the Government of Canada's recent funding announcement of the Student Work-Integrated Learning Program which will create 10,000 paid student work placements over the next four years:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/work-integrated-learning.html
News release: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2017/08/government_of_canadalaunchesstudentworkplacements.html
September
First Science Co-op Student of The Year Awarded
BSc Computer Science graduate Alexander Brant receives the inaugural award.
August
Your personal trail guide: No Wi-Fi or data required
How did two international computer science students, one from South America and one from Asia, get together to start a company to improve hiking experiences in Newfoundland?
July
Entrepreneurial work terms go beyond solving problems
Three students. Three ideas. One company.
May
Co-operative Education: Testing the career waters
Biology co-op student Kieran Lacey tries on careers in marine sciences, animal care and health research.
March
Co-operative Education: Working out the bugs, one field at a time.
Student Shannon Anderson (Biology) & employer Dr. Suzie Blatt (Agriculture and Agrifoods Canada) discuss the benefits of Co-operative Education.
2016
February
Engineering Co-operative Education awarded six-year accreditation
The Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) has awarded the faculty’s co-operative education program full accreditation to December 31, 2021 for its undergraduate programs in civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, ocean and naval architectural and process engineering.
2015
December
Engineering students recognized at spring scholarship awards
Engineering students recognized at Spring 2015 scholarship awards.
October
Is a Memorial engineering student Canada's Smartest Person?
Winning in the fourth round of CBC’s competition series, Canada’s Smartest Person, on Oct. 25, earned fourth-year electrical engineering student Katy Warren a spot in the finals to compete against six other finalists to claim the title of Canada’s Smartest Person.
August
Engineering students recognized at winter scholarship awards
Engineering students recognized at Winter 2015 scholarship awards.
March
Engineering students recognized at fall scholarship awards
Engineering students recognized at Fall 2014 scholarship awards.
2014
December
Engineering co-op student to play Santa's little helper this winter
For Mollie Jameson, the best surprise of the 2014 holiday season is waiting for her in New York City.
Students awarded for Spring 2014 work terms
Engineering students recognized for Spring 2014 work terms.
November
Alumni on top of the world Down Under
Team Memorial has been crowned the best in the world, taking the top prize of $100,000 at the 2014 G20 Global Business Challenge, a prestigious international graduate business competition that wrapped up in Australia Nov. 6.
August
Students awarded for Winter 2014 work terms
Engineering students recognized for Winter 2014 work terms.
April
Engineering students awarded for Fall 2013 work terms
Engineering students recognized for Fall 2013 work terms.
March
2013
December
Engineering students awarded for Spring 2013 work terms
Engineering students recognized for Spring 2013 work terms.
August
Congratulations PEGNL - Eastern Chapter Work Term Award Recipient
Simon Witt, Ocean & Naval engineering student, receives the Eastern Chapter Award for the Winter 2013 Work Term.