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

Registration is now open! 

Register for Engage Memorial Symposium 2025: Practice and Place

Engage Memorial Symposium 2025: Practice and Place is an opportunity for Memorial’s many publicly engaged students, faculty/ASMs and staff to share experiences and learn from each other. Anyone at Memorial with an interest in public engagement is invited to register! 

This year’s Symposium will feature:

• A keynote address by Social Science and Humanities Research Council president, Dr. Ted Hewitt, addressing the question “What do Universities Owe the Public?” followed by a panel discussion including Dr. Barbara Neis and Dr. Rashid Sumaila.
• A plenary panel exploring the connections between Memorial University and the development of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Hands-on workshops about the practice of knowledge mobilization, led by national experts from Research Impact Canada.
• Presentations, panels and performances showcasing the expertise and experiences of Memorial students, faculty/ASMs, staff, and public partners.

Engage Memorial Symposium 2025: Practice and Place is supported in part by Memorial University's 100^th Anniversary Fund. 

Check out our Schedule of Events and Featured Presenters!