Memorial University ranked No. 1 nationally for using AI to enhance and accelerate research

Artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating medical breakthroughs at an unprecedented rate for researchers nationwide. It can process data in minutes instead of months, see things the human eye cannot and conduct previously inconceivable experiments. And when it comes to using AI to break new ground, Memorial University’s researchers are coming out on top.

Oxford bound: Newfoundland and Labrador has named its 2025 Rhodes Scholar

Every year, one student in our province is chosen as the Rhodes Scholar for Newfoundland & Labrador. Just one. This month, a recent Memorial University graduate, Meret Ebsary, became that one student. As a Rhodes Scholar, she’ll now pursue fully funded graduate studies at the famed University of Oxford in the U.K.

More than moose the eye: Is N.L.’s iconic herbivore curbing climate change in our province?

Climate change and declining biodiversity are two of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, yet they’re always addressed separately. Memorial University’s Dr. Kristy Ferraro is bridging this gap.

 

Botanical garden rejoins Memorial University as public engagement unit

With spring on the way, the Memorial University Botanical Garden is happy to announce a new beginning of its own: as of Monday, April 1, the garden will officially become a public engagement unit of the university.

Engage Memorial- A week of events celebrating public engagement at Memorial

Engage Memorial is a series of launch events intended to introduce Memorial’s new Public Engagement Framework, and help educate stakeholders, both internal and external, about what public engagement is about.

New award to recognize excellence in teaching and learning, research and public engagement

The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship was unveiled at a special event at Memorial’s St. John’s campus on Dec. 13. This award, named after the founding president of Memorial University College, recognizes those who distinguish themselves across the continuum of teaching and learning, research and public engagement.

Public Engagement Framework Endorsed by Senate

Memorial University's new Public Engagement Framework was endorsed by Senate at its meeting on Sept. 25. Developed through an extensive consultation process including Memorial students, faculty and staff as well as external individuals and organizations, the framework will help guide and support Memorial's public engagement activities.