The Harris Centre - Memorial University

03/07/2025

✨🚢 There's still time to apply! Students from UArctic (University of the Arctic) member institutions are invited to take part in UiT- The Arctic University of Norway's Arctic Future Pathfinders: A Journey Through the Northwest Passage, an interdisciplinary course taking place aboard the historic Norwegian tall ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl, as part of the 2025 One Ocean Expedition!🚢✨

Don't miss your chance to participate in this hands-on learning experience focusing on Arctic sustainability, research, and long-term planning!

APPLY BY MARCH 11th! Details below.

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador Labrador Campus, Memorial University Marine Institute, Memorial University Grenfell Campus, Memorial University

🚢Join Maxime Geoffroy (Research Scientist with Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER)) who will be serving as faculty on one of the legs of the expedition!
⚓ Real-World Learning: Engage in sailing duties, collaborative coursework, and on-board research
💲Funded Experience: Travel, food, and course fees are covered

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
🔗 Visit MUN’s website for more details: https://www.mun.ca/uarctic/about/one-ocean-expedition
✍️ Complete the short Interest Form by March 11th at 4:30 pm NST
🗣️ Attend the mandatory info session on March 12th at 1:30 pm NST (link to virtual session sent to those who submit the Interest form + full Application Form to be made available after the session)
📧 Make sure you have a faculty sponsor and encourage them to reach out to Lisa Goulet with any questions: [email protected]

❗Please share with students!

03/05/2025

🔷Stay Tuned! Every week, we’ll be bringing you practical insights from recent data releases, shedding light on sub-provincial population change, migration patterns, and so much more!🔷

03/04/2025

🚢Students, chart your Arctic journey with the 2025 One Ocean Expedition!🚢

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with UiT The Arctic University of Norway and UArctic, invites Master’s, PhD, and undergrad students with an established connection to Arctic research to join ❄️ Arctic Future Pathfinders: A Journey Through the Northwest Passage!❄️

This credit-bearing course is your gateway to cutting-edge Arctic research and education! Don't miss your chance to participate in an interdisciplinary experience focusing on Arctic sustainability, research, and long-term planning!

🗓️ WHEN: August/September 2025 (for a one-month immersive expedition)
📍 WHERE: Aboard the historic Norwegian tall ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Program Highlights:
⚓ Real-World Learning: Engage in sailing duties, collaborative coursework, and on-board research
🌍 Interdisciplinary Focus: Explore sustainability and long-term strategies in the Arctic
🍽️ Funded Experience: Travel, food, and course fees are covered

Next Steps:
🔗 Visit MUN’s website for more details: www.mun.ca/uarctic/about/one-ocean-expedition
✍️ Complete the short Interest Form by March 11th at 4:30 pm NST
🗣️ Attend the mandatory info session on March 12th at 1:30 pm NST (full applications available after the session)
📧 Make sure you have a faculty sponsor and encourage them to reach out to Lisa Goulet with any questions: [email protected]

❄️Ready to set sail on your Arctic adventure? Apply now and become a future leader in Arctic studies! ❄️

02/19/2025

Youth Leadership in the Arctic: Shaping the Future Together!

Join UArctic (University of the Arctic) for an insightful webinar exploring the challenges, opportunities, and impact of youth leadership in the Arctic.

🗓️ March 5, 2025
🕓 2:00 PM NST

We invite youth researchers, institutions, and organizations driving leadership in Northern communities to join us as we hear from:

🔹 Taya Tootoo – Arctic Children and Youth Foundation
🔹 Linda Kristiansen – Arctic Circle Secretariat, UArctic Board
🔹 Viljo Vuorimäki – UArctic Board, LYY Student Union
Moderated by Laura Bass (Memorial University, Climate Collective).

Let’s discuss policy, decision-making, and collaboration for a sustainable Arctic future. 🌎 Don’t miss this opportunity to engage and connect!

🔹 Save the date & register now: https://bit.ly/uarcticyouth

02/03/2025

🚀 The Harris Centre Student Fellowship Has Launched! 🎓

We’re excited to welcome the inaugural Harris Centre Student Fellows! This fantastic group of 17 undergraduate and graduate students will be diving into real-world policy challenges in Newfoundland & Labrador through hands-on experience, mentorship, and collaboration with experts across sectors. Our fellows will develop the skills and networks needed to drive social, political, and economic change—both locally and beyond.

📰 Read the Gazette article to learn more: https://gazette.mun.ca/student-life/social-political-economic/

💡Stay tuned for insights from our fellows as they tackle key policy issues in the province! ✨

👋 Meet the 2025-2026 cohort: https://www.mun.ca/harriscentre/programs-and-activities/student-opportunities/student-fellowship/student-fellow-profiles-2025-2026-cohort-/

Empowering students with a passion for public policy and regional development.

01/13/2025

Applications for two funding streams at the Global Arctic Leadership Initiative are closing next month on February 15!

There are options available to support both established and emerging researchers working in the Arctic.

To learn more about these opportunities, visit https://www.mun.ca/uarctic/

01/10/2025

📣 Are you a Memorial undergraduate student who is passionate about regional policy and development in NL (or do you know one)? Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador Memorial University Students
🏆 The David Curran Award for Undergraduate Students is currently accepting essays or projects which express a spirit of community development, innovation, and bold scholarship!

⏰ Deadline to Submit: 31 January 2025

📑 Essays and projects completed as part of your coursework are eligible. Do you have any recent assignments that might make a good submission?
✏️ Students from any faculty can apply. (Last year's winners were from Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Department of Geography, Memorial University

💻 Visit our website for more information! https://lnkd.in/ePQCg4D8

01/09/2025

"We found that the value of government investment in tech ventures doesn’t exclusively depend on the commercial success of the firm. This is because the skills and knowledge developed within these firms — which are embodied in its employees — don’t disappear when they close. Instead, they are likely to be recycled, which benefits other businesses in the ecosystem."

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador's Drs. Blair Winsor and Jacqueline Bartlett (Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland), with Dr. Colin Mason (Emeritus Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School), recently published an article in The Conversation Canada about their Harris Centre Applied Research project, "Consilient Technologies and the NL Advanced Technoloy Sector: The Seeding of an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem."

After holding dozens of interviews with Consilient’s founders, former employees and investors, as well as industry experts, government officials and board members, the team came up with two key implications for government.

📰 Read the article to learn more: https://theconversation.com/government-investments-in-failed-tech-ventures-arent-a-waste-of-taxpayer-money-246141

📑 And check out the full report on the HC website: https://bit.ly/4h9Tba0

The value of government investments in tech ventures is not solely determined by whether the funded company becomes commercially successful.

01/09/2025

"We found that the value of government investment in tech ventures doesn’t exclusively depend on the commercial success of the firm. This is because the skills and knowledge developed within these firms — which are embodied in its employees — don’t disappear when they close. Instead, they are likely to be recycled, which benefits other businesses in the ecosystem."

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador's Drs. Blair Winsor and Jacqueline Bartlett (Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland), with Dr. Colin Mason (Emeritus Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School), recently published an article in The Conversation Canada about their Harris Centre Applied Research project, "Consilient Technologies and the NL Advanced Technology Sector: The Seeding of an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem."

After holding dozens of interviews with Consilient’s founders, former employees and investors, as well as industry experts, government officials and board members, the team came up with two key implications for government.

📰 Read the article to learn more: https://theconversation.com/government-investments-in-failed-tech-ventures-arent-a-waste-of-taxpayer-money-246141

📑 And check out the full report on the HC website: https://bit.ly/4h9Tba0

The value of government investments in tech ventures is not solely determined by whether the funded company becomes commercially successful.

01/08/2025

Join us for a UArctic Webinar all about the benefits of UArctic membership!
⏰2:00 PM NST
🗓 January 22, 2025
📍 Online
The session will highlight funding calls, research collaboration networks, and knowledge mobilization through staff and student exchange opportunities.
Don’t miss your chance to learn how UArctic can support your academic and professional goals!
Register now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/uarcticwebinar
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador

12/16/2024

Memorial undergrads - do any of your final assignments tackle issues related to public policy or regional development? Consider submitting them for the David Curran Award!

Starting in January, we'll be accepting submissions for this award specifically geared toward supporting the incredible work of undergraduate students at Memorial.

Keep an eye the Harris Centre website and social media for more information in the new year and good luck with the end of the semester!

12/09/2024

The Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI) is now accepting applications for two funding opportunities!

Researchers with established Arctic partnerships can apply to the Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund for up to $40,000.

Researchers looking to build or strengthen partnerships in the circumpolar region can apply to the Northern Relationship Development Fund for up to $15,000.

Applications for both funds are due by February 15, 2025.

For more information, email Lisa Goulet at [email protected] or visit https://www.mun.ca/uarctic/

MUN is a proud member of UArctic, a network of organizations working to address local and global challenges impacting Arctic peoples and societies through research and education. Check out their website for networking, workshops, and other funding opportunities throughout the year!