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

Exemplary Work Terms Recognized at Co-op Luncheon

2014 awards for exemplary work terms presented.

 

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.