Research Week 2026

Save the date | Nov. 23–27, 2026

Memorial University's ninth annual Research Week is a celebration of discovery, collaboration and research making a difference in our communities. Students, faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and community members are invited to take part.

Hosted by the Faculty of Nursing

Beyond Boundaries

Celebrating research connections throughout Memorial

Join us during Research Week for an opportunity to connect with researchers from across faculties, departments and disciplines. This event will foster networking, spark new ideas, and help build interdisciplinary research collaborations.

Featuring the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute and Small Pitch, Big Impact.

Learn about international research opportunities with the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, then catch Small Pitch, Big Impact, where students and researchers share their ideas in just two minutes. You don't need to present to take part. Come curious, bring your ideas and make a connection!

Tuesday, Nov. 24 | 1:30–4:30 p.m. NT
Health Sciences Centre, Room 2956, St. John's, and online via Webex
Free and open to everyone

Registration and the call for pitches open Oct. 26.

Want to pitch at Small Pitch, Big Impact? Contact Dr. Joanne Smith-Young, Research Coordinator, Nursing Research Unit, at jsmithyo@mun.ca.

Email Joanne about pitching

“Imagination will get you everywhere.”

Dr. Rod Russell, Interim Vice-President (Research and Innovation), Research Week 2026 invitation

Nursing research is making a difference

From improving patient care to strengthening nursing education and health services, research at Memorial's Faculty of Nursing is helping address the health priorities of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Did you know? Research funding in the faculty has grown from approximately $150,000 in 2019 to more than $1.3 million in 2025 – supporting research that matters to patients, families and communities.

Research starts with curiosity

Whether you're a student, educator, researcher or community partner, Research Week is a chance to ask questions, learn something new and make connections.

Nursing students at all six teaching sites are encouraged to get involved! Wherever you are in your nursing education, your curiosity, experiences and perspectives matter.

Explore Research Week

See what's happening throughout Memorial.