Knowledge is continuously evolving in our everyday aspects of life. One of the key drivers of this ever-changing phenomenon is research and development. Research in all fields digs deep into the basics and underlying mechanisms of the said field, with…
Miscellaneous
MUN Outdoor Summer Soccer Tournament
This summer, a group of soccer enthusiasts, consisting mostly of international students, conjured up the idea of organizing an outdoor soccer tournament for the university community, thereby birthing the concept of MUN Outdoor Summer Soccer Tournament (MOSST). Initially, the plan…
Manitoba Received $10M in Health Research Funding
1,800 job opportunities made open for researchers and trainees through every $100 million invested in health research. Manitoba University is receiving $10 million from the federal government to support 15 health research projects. The Manitoba grants are part of a…
Google Stadia: A bleak or a Bright Future of Gaming?
Imagine being able to play the latest games with just a screen via an internet connection without the need of a gaming pc, PS4, Xbox or any gaming console and also without having the hassle of downloading or installing a…
10 Easy Steps Toward a More Sustainable Life
Dumping disposability is about saying no to single-use materials and investing in products that will benefit you and the environment for years to come. Caring about the environment doesn’t have to be a chore. Rather than worrying about where to…
Engaging in Local Change
N. L. Government Deliberates on Plastic Bag Ban The provincial government of Newfoundland continues to deliberate on banning single-use plastic bags. Although Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador hosted a day of action on March 11 to advocate for a decision, the…
Creating a Sustainable World: What Steps are We Taking?
This article is brought to you by MUN Graduate Sustainability Society. The Graduate Sustainability Society (GSS) is an upcoming, growing society at MUN, which aims to promote sustainability on and off campus. There are no disciplinary restrictions, and it is…
Profiling Award-winning Scientist Dr. Lewis Cantley, Renowned for Discovering PI 3-Kinase
Dr. Lewis C. Cantley needs no introduction, especially to those in the science and research community. One of his most notable contributions to science is the discovery of key pathways in cancer and diabetes, that have led to the identification…
In conversation with Prof. Isabelle Gagnon
A talk with award-winning scientist Prof. Isabelle Gagnon, regarding her research on concussions in children.
Solving the conundrum of Newfoundland’s sudden-death ‘curse’: speaking with Dr. Kathy Hodgkinson
Dr. Kathy Hodgkinson, a member of the award winning sudden cardiac death genetic research team, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics and Cell Biology from Manchester University, England and a Master of Science in Genetic Counselling from McGill…
