Evidence of Earth’s First Mass Extinction Event Discovered In Newfoundland A research team at Memorial University has discovered that the first animal extinction event on Earth was even...

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There is not a day that we do not hear about the extraordinary contributions of students, staff, and faculty at MUN to science, economy, innovation, healthcare, and public engagement

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'The canoe will float!' These MUN students built a concrete boat they hope will come out on top | CBC News A team of engineering students have spent months making a concrete canoe. They're getting ready to race in a national competition this May.

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Memorial is a hub for activities and events for the children and youth in this province. To name a few, MUN’s faculty and students participate in: CALOS Youth Orchestras NL Science Fairs Math competitions and Blundon seminar Let’s Talk Science “Lab Extravaganza” Science Rendezvous Memorial Engineering Outreach MedQuest Discovery Day

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Pharmicist Vacancy Rates in Public Sector Nearing 20 Per Cent Across Province, says AAHP The Association of Allied Health Professions is warning of a "rapidly escalating crisis" caused by what it cal...

Why not to train and retain more pharmacists?

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These are the consequences of cutting MUN's funding for years.

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MUN cuts social worker seats when more professionals needed in N.L., warns NAPE | CBC News Memorial University has cut the number of seats at the school of social work at a time when there’s a major need for these professionals, says the public sector union.

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If Memorial is not, then who?

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Research - Arthritis Society Canada Arthritis Society Canada invests over $240M in arthritis research, funding 113 projects in 2024 to advance a variety of programs.

Researchers at MUN Faculty of Medicine were listed in the Top 10 research advancements of 2025 by the Arthritis Society Canada.

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Back on top Memorial University is the first to win back-to-back wins at the John Molson School of Business Van Berkom Small-cap Case Competition.

MUN business students win finance competitions two years in a row. It’s the first time a university has earned back-to-back wins. 🥇
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MUN has strong community engagement

An example is the Public Interest Group on Cancer, an award winning public-scientist partnership❤️

This and other partnerships worth funding
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Pitcher this: MUN herbarium home to thousands of N.L. botanicals | CBC News The Agnes Marion Ayre Herbarium on Mount Scio Road in St. John's houses over 100,000 dried and pressed plant specimens from across the province.

Herbarium collections provide data for many uses including agriculture, human health, control of invasive species, conservation biology, natural resources, and land management.

MUN Agnes Marion Ayre Herbarium has about 100,000 plant specimens❗🌿

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CHMR Station Manager Determined to Keep Station Going Despite MUNSU Decision "We're not going anywhere" The station manager of MUN Campus Radio is vowing to keep CHMR going despite MUNSU'...

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What an amazing experiential learning and public service opportunity

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Researchers honoured for identifying 'Newfoundland curse' ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A research team was honoured Wednesday for identifying the cause of the “Newfoundland curse” — a deadly heart condition that has afflicted Newfoundland families for centuries. The c...

Research at MUN saves lives:

"A team from Memorial University of Newfoundland received the Governor General’s Innovation Award for leading research that identified the genetic mutation and the cause of the lethal heart attacks."

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There’s not much worth knowing that a librarian can’t help you figure out!
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I have so many stories to share as an immigrant, a CFA (using this term with good intentions), a community member, a resident of #NewfoundlandAndLabrador, and a faculty member of MUN

This land-community and Memorial are inseparable ❤️❤️❤️

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MUN Ranked Among World’s Top Universities by Time Magazine Memorial University is holding its head high these days after what it sees as a positive ranking by an influen...

"Time [magazine] has ranked Memorial University among the world’s top 300 universities and the second in Atlantic Canada."
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MUN students' union says it's considering opening door to CHMR independence | CBC News While the future of a campus radio station is set to be voted on in the coming hours, Memorial University Students' Union is considering allowing it to carry on collecting some funding.

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Poster of the #WeAreMUN campaign saying "Our research at MUN aims to improve the wellness of family dogs and their owners."

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Math legacy Memorial’s math teams have placed first in all but two of the competitions since 2015.

"Memorial’s math teams have consistently demonstrated their prowess in the competition since 2015, securing first place in all but two." gazette.mun.ca/teaching-and...
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This MUN researcher is hoping to use A.I. to change the lives of amputees Memorial University researchers are developing a new technology that uses artificial intelligence to power prosthetics for amputees. Xianta Jiang, an associate professor in computer science, has devel...

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MUN students win big at national biomedical competition — without having a biomedical department A group of 23 students who make up Memorial University's Medtech team won first place at the True North Biomedical competition this month, beating out eight other schools across the country. Two membe...

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How a 1st year resident in St John's helped solve a medical mystery, and didn't stop there | CBC News Ian Gillies Jr. had spent a month in hospital, slowly getting sicker and sicker. Just as doctors warned the family he might not make it through the night, a "saviour arrived," says his dad.

A study that started with a MUN student is influencing diagnostic guidelines for a rare disease: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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NAPE Concerned About 20 Per Cent Cut in Seats in MUN’s Social Work Program NAPE is raising the alarm over a 20 per cent cut in seats in Memorial University's Social Work Program. Presid...

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