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6 days ago

Continuing bonds Even the most beautiful love stories end. And often, they end with one partner left behind and grieving.

👁️‍🗨️ #MemorialU
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1 week ago

'A legacy for all of us' “It was like a dream come true for me.”  That’s how Ana Belén Yánez Suárez, a candidate in the Marine Institute’s PhD in Fisheries Science Program and a National Geographic Explorer, describes her exp...

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2 months ago

Earthquake energy A Memorial researcher is harnessing the power of earthquakes to create a 3D model of the subsurface of Newfoundland, down to an almost 250-kilometre depth.

👁️‍🗨️ Earthquake energy
#MemorialU seismologist teams up with community, Yale and UQAM to 3D model Newfoundland's subsurface

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2 months ago

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.

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Way to go Dr. Steven Rowe 👏 HUGE accomplishments and, best of all, a patient who recovered from a mysterious disease that would likely have killed him, thanks to you and your colleagues. WOW! #medsky #TAFROSyndrome #Castleman #NL #MemorialU

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3 months ago

'Bench-to-bedside science' Ian Gillies first started feeling unwell in the summer of 2023.

👁️‍🗨️ ‘Bench-to-bedside science’
A Medicine-led study is influencing diagnostic guidelines for a rare disease — starting with a #MemorialU student

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3 months ago

Protecting future generations Dr. Lindsay Cahill studies the health impacts of contaminants on pregnancy and young children.

👁️‍🗨️ Protecting future generations
#MemorialU researcher & Royal Society of Canada member exploring pollutants' effect on pregnancy and early development

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3 months ago

Op-ed: Drs. Tyler Eddy and Maxime Geoffroy The ocean has absorbed 90 per cent of the heat from human-induced global warming through the carbon pump.

👁️‍🗨️ Revealing the role of the North Atlantic and eastern Canadian Arctic in climate change #MemorialU

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3 months ago

Carbon tracker Dr. Sue Ziegler investigate's the chemical clues uncovered from natural organic matter including soil and dissolved organic matter in fresh and marine waters.

👁️‍🗨️ #MemorialU researcher hopes to raise more awareness of how Canadian environments will be affected by changing climates and to create better policies and strategies to manage those changes

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3 months ago

Space explorers wanted Mirza Yousuf is ready to take his career to the next level.

🚀 Space explorers wanted!
#MemorialU Alumnus builds video game that lets you launch spaceships, collect moon rocks and more

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3 months ago

'It's a green light' A Canada Research Chair in equitable energy governance and public policy at Memorial University has been recognized among the country’s leading sustainability innovators.

👁️‍🗨️ ‘It’s a green light’ - #MemorialU political scientist recognized among the country’s 'Clean50'

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3 months ago

Research powerhouse Drs. Uta Passow, Katleen Robert and Sue Ziegler have been renewed as Canada Research Chairs — one of this country’s top academic honours.

👁️‍🗨️ A trio of #MemorialU researchers are continuing their leading-edge work uncovering clues about climate change and what lies beneath our ocean

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4 months ago

Adapting to the Arctic Adaptation. That was the theme of the Arctic Future Pathfinders course on the One Ocean Expedition for Drs. Maxime Geoffroy and Frédéric Cyr.  “The keyword we had during the two weeks was adaptation, ...

Adapting to the Arctic: A #MemorialU team sails for the Northwest Passage on a tall ship, but discovers the North has other plans

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4 months ago

Research in practice Memorial University Master of Social Work graduate Ryan Dinn helps victims of gendered-based violence in academic and work life.

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4 months ago

Lights out New graduate Tori Burt, who completed her master's studies in cognitive and behavioral ecology this fall, has already been saving lives in declining seabird populations.

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5 months ago

‘Least explored frontiers' A Faculty of Science PhD graduate has been around the world, including to the bottom of the ocean, during her time at Memorial.

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5 months ago

On the land Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have a special attachment to our home — not just to the vibrant culture found in our communities, but to the ground beneath our feet.

👁️‍🗨️ #MemorialU

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5 months ago

Gut reaction Research led by Memorial University is among the first to provide evidence of a link between the gut microbiome and behaviour in pet dogs.

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6 months ago

Team effort A team of researchers at Memorial University have been awarded over $1.6 million to help improve the lives of young people dealing with mental health, substance use and housing challenges in N.L.

👁️‍🗨️ #MemorialU

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6 months ago

Rare lichens, rich history The team discovered 175 species of lichens not previously documented in the region — and even one new to Canada.

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7 months ago

'Eat more yogurt' A Memorial University faculty member's research could help uncover a simple and accessible way to prevent Alzheimer’s before the disease’s first symptoms even appear.

👁️‍🗨️ #MemorialU
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7 months ago

Explosive exploration “The sapphires were literally blasted out of a volcano."

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Exploration Explosion: Memorial University geologist uncovers volcanic origin of North American sapphire hotspot

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8 months ago

Ships, labs and communities For Dr. Kris Poduska, being a scientist is a lot like being a detective.

👁️‍🗨️ Ships, labs and communities: 'Broad thinkers' tackling ocean’s role in climate change action #MemorialU

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8 months ago

Stars and wavelengths Studying galaxies is essential for astronomers seeking to gain an understanding of the universe’s history and future.

👁️‍🗨️ Astronomy, machine learning, and mapping far away galaxies! 🌌
A graduate student in the #MemorialU Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science, has developed an innovative AI-based image-processing technique that could transform astronomical research.
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9 months ago

Filling the gap A research team led by Memorial University says Canada can play a pivotal role in addressing the global shortages for rare earth elements.

Dr. Yan Zhang, #MemorialU, is leading research to better understand rare earth element deposits which are critical for clean energy, tech, and national security!

Read more about Dr. Zhang's research in the Gazette.⬇️
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9 months ago

Predicting the unpredictable Dr. Joseph Fitzgerald is fascinated by turbulence, which is defined as the complex and unpredictable motion of fluids.

👁️‍🗨️ #MemorialU researcher working on using artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive the next generation of climate research and discovery

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10 months ago

👁️‍🗨️ A #MemorialU researcher is unlocking the secrets of the global ocean’s carbon cycle

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11 months ago

Op-ed: Aliya Seward In the first three months of 2025, Canada has seen 496 cases of measles: more than 10 times the number reported by this time last year. A highly contagious disease, measles was considered eliminated i...

👁️‍🗨️ The latest Op-Ed in the #MemorialU Gazette highlights a troubling surge in measles cases in Canada, attributing it to declining vaccination rates influenced by misinformation on social media and unqualified wellness influencers eroding public trust in science.

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Krista

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11 months ago

Stella being served a timbit at Tim’s at MUN

Only 5 Timbit’s left til the end of the semester 😂! #MemorialU

Krista

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11 months ago

Stella smiling on the floor at campus

Only 6 lecture days left until the semester ends … #MemorialU
I’m very excited and nervous for the final exam. Hard work will pay off 🤞🏻 #Latin #BachelorsDegree

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11 months ago

Real-world learning (curve) A group of Memorial University students have weighed in on the future of the province’s largest sports and events venues.

👁️‍🗨️ Real-world learning in action for four #MemorialU business and human kinetics students who took on a marketing audit for St. John’s Sports and Entertainment. Their work led to 25 actionable recommendations to boost branding, diversify events, and strengthen community ties!
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