Research Week 2023 events at Grenfell Campus:
Nov. 20-24: Picturing Research at Grenfell Campus - come and see an exhibition of photos that represent research for our faculty, students and staff! Photos are displayed along the brick wall at the base of the stairwell closest to the Grenfell Bookstore. The winner will be announced Friday, Nov. 24.
Monday, Nov. 20, 12:30 p.m., FC3019 - Anyone looking for coaching tips and other information for the the 3MT competition (being held Nov. 23), should attend this training session. Contact David Farrell, dfarrell@grenfell.mun.ca for more information and/or to register.
Monday, Nov. 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Grenfell Art Gallery - Join staff from MemorialU Press for a session on everything you need to know about publishing through the Memorial University Press (formerly ISER Books).
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 9-11 a.m., FC 3019 or via Teams Link - Grenfell's Research Ethics Board invites you to our second workshop of the semester. It's designed as an orientation to ROMEO and core aspects of the research ethics application. Faculty and students are welcome. Refreshments served. While we encourage in-person participation, folks are also welcome to join virtually.
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 1-2 p.m., AS2036 and via WebEx - Open Access and Research Repository - Join Crystal Rose, Associate Dean of Libraries, to learn about the support for open access to your research available through the library including the OA Authors Fund, our online Research Repository and more! Email jbutler@grenfell.mun.ca for WebEx Link.
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Arts and Science atrium - Community-engaged Research Event - An opportunity for community organizations and individuals to connect with Grenfell researchers and discuss ways to collaborate on community-driven research projects. RSVP to jbuxton@grenfell.mun.ca.
- 7-8:30 p.m.: Small-group tours of Grenfell Observatory: SOLD OUT!
- 8-9 p.m.: James Webb Space Telescope, by Dr. Aleksandrs Aleksejevs, AS2026. (no registration required for this segment)
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 3:30-4:20 p.m., AS2036 and WebEx - Demystify the Maze: A guided tour of the research application process. Unlock the secrets of research funding with your Grenfell grant facilitators Jenn and Akseli! From the spark of your research idea to the final submission to the sponsor, we'll guide you through the intricate dance of deadlines and decisions. Gain insights into the application review process, demystify the differences between our role and RIS, and pick up invaluable tips and tricks to fast-track your application approval. Join us for an engaging session that will turn the maze of research funding into a well-charted path to success. Stay tuned for WebEx link! Email jbutler@grenfell.mun.ca for more information.
Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 22-25, 8 p.m., Grenfell Theatre - Double bill: The Bald Soprano by Eugène Ionesco and Will They Never Leave? based on Jean Paul Sartre’s No Exit, adapted by Jerry Etienne. Get your tickets!
Thursday, Nov. 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m., FC3019 - 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) competition: First-, second- and third-place winners will receive $500, $300 and $200 respectively. A training session for the competition will be held Monday, Nov. 20, 12:30 p.m. in FC3019. Contact David Farrell, dfarrell@grenfell.mun.ca for more information and/or to register.
Friday, Nov. 24, 2-3:30 p.m. in AS325 or via WebEx link, the Grenfell community is invited to attend a presentation by Dr. Nicholas Andrew Fairbridge, research assistant, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, titled "Enabling agriculture: What we need here." Refreshments (coffee and cookies!) compliments of the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.
Presentation description: In the majority of NL communities, home gardens are non-conforming and home-grown food is (technically) contraband. This seminar takes a deep dive into municipal policies regulating agricultural practices throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. An innovative policy solution already exists within a few communities and their example could reset municipal relationships with sustainable food production.
Friday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. - Release of the 2022-23 Grenfell Research Report:

Research Week 2022 Grenfell Campus events and photos
3MT Three Minute Thesis
Photos by Dr. Garrett Richards
First photo: From Left, 3MT participants Seyedeh Anahita (Ana) Mireslami, (MAEP); Keerthana Ketheeswaran, (BEAS - MSc); Indeewari Bandara, (BEAS - MSc); Kamal Islam, (TRSU).
Second photo: Winner Indeewari Bandara with judges Dr. Karen Doody (left) and Prof. Crystal Rose.
National Housing Day: Quantifying Housing Needs in Western Newfoundland
Photos by Dr. Kelly Vodden
Photo 1 - Graduate students Abdul Rasheed Ature and Amanda Affram present the findings of the housing survey.
Photo 2 - Stephen Blackwood, manager of the Centre of Research and Innovation, addresses attendees.
Photo 3 - Jade Kearley, Interagency Coordinator, CMHI Inc., addresses attendees.
The Gong Show!
Open Studio - The fourth-year BFA Visual Arts students hosted an Open Studio on Thursday, Nov. 24.
Making knowledge move in non-traditional ways:
Robert Hengeveld, Renate Pohl, Svetlana Barkanova, Dawn Pittman, Roza Tchoukaleyska
FLIRT! - Dr. Gabriela Sabau, professor, School of Science and the Environment, presented "Sustainability and Sustainable Development: Critically Discuss the Difference."