News
2020
October
May
Revised opening schedule for Core Science Facility
Memorial has revised the construction completion date for the Core Science Facility to spring 2021. The official opening is scheduled for the 2021 fall semester.
2019
November
Temporary Roadway Lane Closure on Clinch Cres., St. John's Campus
One of the northbound lanes on Clinch Cres. will be temporarily closed.
Temporary Sidewalk Closure on Clinch Cres., St. John's Campus
Clinch Cres. sidewalk will be closed until approximately December 5, 2019.
October
Temporary Road Closure Notification
Road Access – Prince Philip Dr. West bound between Morrissey Dr. and Clinch Cres.
September
Metrobus Service at UC Temporary Change
Metrobus Pick-Up and Drop-Off Areas Temporarily Moved
April
Clinch Cresent Continued Lane Closure
Clinch Cresent pedestrian route opened, lane closure continued.
March
Continued Traffic Interruptions on Clinch Crescent
Clinch Crescent continued traffic interruptions at Memorial University.
February
Temporary Traffic Lane and Sidewalk Closure- Clinch Cresent
Temporary traffic lane and sidewalk closure – Clinch Cres., St. John’s campus
2018
October
Rainbow Over the Core Science Facility
Rainbow Over the Core Science Facility
Delayed Temporary Traffic lane and Sidewalk Closure
Delayed Start to Temporary Traffic Lane and Sidewalk Closure at Clinch Crescent
Temporary Traffic Lane and Sidewalk Closure
Temporary Traffic Lane and Sidewalk Closure at Clinch Crescent
April
New Delivery Gate at Clinch Cresent
Core Science Facility New Delivery Gate at Clinch Crescent., St. John's Campus
Arctic Avenue Road Closure
Arctic Avenue will be closed to vechicular traffic between April 30 to approximately June 1.
Vehicle Traffic Revision on Arctic Avenue
Vehicle Traffic Revision on Arctic Avenue Apr. 16- 20, 2018.
March
Revisions to Site Fencing at the Core Science Facility
The existing fence enclosing the Core Science Facility site will be extended on a portion of the Prince Philip Drive side, to within approximately four (4) feet from the curb.
2017
October
Project receives Gold Seal certification
MUN's Core Science Facility project receives Newfoundland's first Gold Seal certification.
June
Changes on Arctic Avenue
New walking route and flag persons present on Core Science Facility site.
April
Tender awarded
Construction to resume on Core Science Facility.
March
Whale on display
One of two blue whale skeletons on display at Royal Ontario Museum.
2016
August
Faculty of Engineering looking forward to Core Science Facility
Faculty of Engineering looking forward to Core Science Facility.
July
Core Science Facility tender cancelled
Memorial University has cancelled the major construction tender for its Core Science Facility (CSF).
June
Quick facts about the new Core Science Facility
The Core Science Facility, scheduled for completion in 2019, will provide modern research and laboratory teaching spaces primarily for the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.
Building the future
Federal and provincial funding supports construction of Core Science Facility.
Catalyst for growth
Faculty members eagerly anticipating Core Science Facility.
2014
August
Board of Regents approves concept design for core sciences facility
The Board of Regents has approved the concept design for the future core sciences facility.
July
Concept design phase of core sciences building nearing completion
The concept design phase of the new 425,000 square foot core sciences facility is expected to wrap up in July.
June
Plans for core sciences facility and efficiency review announced
The concept design phase of the new 425,000 square foot core sciences facility is expected to wrap up in July.
2013
August
Memorial advances core sciences infrastructure project
Memorial University has decided on the location of planned core sciences infrastructure on its St. John’s campus.
2012
November
Memorial welcomes province`s support for new core sciences facilities
The provincial government announcement of significant funding support for development of new core sciences infrastructure at Memorial University has been welcomed by the institution’s president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Gary Kachanoski.