Memorial University has always been a publicly engaged institution. Since the founding of the University in 1949, the work of many of Memorial's students, faculty and staff has emphasized the importance of strong, sustained partnerships with members of the public of Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond.  

What is public engagement

At Memorial, public engagement is:

“Collaboration between people and groups inside Memorial and people and groups outside the University that furthers both Memorial’s academic mission and the priorities of our public and community partners. Drawing on the knowledge and resources brought by all involved, public engagement is based on mutual respect, mutual contributions, and mutual benefits for all participants.”