Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities
The geography of higher education of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Assessing the role of Memorial University within its regional innovation ecosystem
This paper analyses Memorial University’s contribution to the economic development
of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada, specifically focusing on the
university’s contributions to the provincial ocean economy. It analyses the university’s
public engagement, entrepreneurship, and collaboration strategies, programs, and relationships
to understand Memorial’s regional impact.