Research & Innovation

Year in review: Celebrating a successful 2023

  As we approach the end of another incredible year filled with continued innovation, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our collective achievements and express gratitude for the dedication each one of you brings to Research & Innovation at Niagara College (NC). Each project, each partnership, and each idea are a testament to the incredible talent that defines our team. In our 2022-23 Annual … Continue reading Year in review: Celebrating a successful 2023 »

Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Position Available | Research & Development (R&D) Technologist with our WAMIC team

WAMIC equipment

Research & Development (R&D) Technologist Reporting to the Associate Director, WAMIC, the R&D Technologist, Mechanical is critical to all laboratory, applied research, and technical service activities that are related to Mechanics. The position supports activities related to product development, training, and other duties as assigned by the WAMIC Management Team. In addition, The R&D Technologist trains student and graduate employees, along with staff and researchers, … Continue reading Position Available | Research & Development (R&D) Technologist with our WAMIC team »

Research & Innovation

Niagara College named No. 1 research college in Canada in latest top-50 research colleges report

For the second time in less than five years, Niagara College (NC) has hit the No. 1 spot for colleges in Canada for research funding, according to a special report released today. Moving up one spot from last year’s standings, Niagara College is now the No. 1 research college across Canada. This is the ninth year in a row NC has been in the top 10. … Continue reading Niagara College named No. 1 research college in Canada in latest top-50 research colleges report »

Business & Commercialization Innovation

Roberto Villao’s applying marketing strategies learned in the classroom to industry projects

Roberto Villao’s experience at Niagara College (NC) has been significantly influenced by his time working with the Business & Commercialization Innovation Centre (BCIC). From uncovering fresh perspectives in the classroom, to pushing boundaries and making a tangible impact in his role with BCIC, Roberto enjoys the synergy between his research passion and the college’s innovative spirit. His time with BCIC has fueled his personal and … Continue reading Roberto Villao’s applying marketing strategies learned in the classroom to industry projects »

Research & Innovation

Fall Open House a success for Niagara College, Research & Innovation division

NC Fall OpenHouse 2023

Niagara College (NC) opened its doors to nearly 1,000 future students, or a total of 2,000 people including all guests, during its Fall Open House, on Nov. 4. Prospective students, parents and friends visited the Welland Campus and the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake to explore all the College has to offer. Research & Innovation division staff and students represented all four of our Innovation … Continue reading Fall Open House a success for Niagara College, Research & Innovation division »

Business & Commercialization Innovation, Where Are They Now?

From R&I to a career in marketing

Mel Smith is a 2009 graduate of the Business Sales & Marketing program. She worked with the Business & Commercialization Innovation Centre as a Business Research Associate from 2013. She now works at Brock University as the Marketing Specialist in the Office of Government, Community, and International Relations. In her role, she manages a mix of internal and external marketing and communications, along with promoting events … Continue reading From R&I to a career in marketing »