Join us May 28-29th, 2025, at Signal Hill Campus, and online!

 What:

A Memorial-focused symposium and professional development opportunity, bringing together the many people at Memorial who collaborate with the public as part of their academic work, and those who would like to learn more about getting started. This event also marks two significant milestones: the launch of Memorial’s renewed Public Engagement Framework and Memorial University’s 100th anniversary. 

The final agenda for the two-day symposium is still under development, but will feature:

• A cross-Canada keynote address featuring Dr. Ted Hewitt, President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), asking the question: What do universities owe the public?

• Short talks, presentations, and performances by publicly engaged graduate students, faculty and ASMs, and staff from across Memorial

• Half-day professional development session on Knowledge Mobilization (presented in collaboration with Research Impact Canada)

• Structured networking sessions to introduce and connect people at Memorial with a shared interest in public engagement

Who: 

Anyone at Memorial with an interest in public engagement is invited to register! That said, the we think it will be especially useful for  graduate students, faculty & ASMs, and staff.

While community and public partners are an essential and valued part of public engagement, and will participate as presenters and panelists during various sessions, the focus of the content and learning objectives of this year's event will be most relevant to Memorial-based attendees. 

How to participate:

Registration for this event will open in January, 2025, but in the meantime, our call for proposals is now open.

The registration cost for two full days, including lunch and snacks, is $100+HST. Virtual registration is free of charge. Complimentary registration will be provided for up to 20 students, and limited travel funding is available to support participants from Memorial's Grenfell and Labrador campuses.

More details about registration and travel fee support will be available when registration launches in January, 2025.