Annual Report - Research & Innovation

Hot off the press: R&I’s Annual Report and By The Numbers now live

September 26, 2023 cms007ad

The 2022-23 Annual Report and By the Numbers infographic is ready for your viewing pleasure! By the Numbers shines a spotlight on the highlights of Research & Innovation’s (R&I) 23rd year, both as a division, and through the accomplishments of our Innovation Centres, and our Academic partners at Niagara College. In 2022-23, R&I leveraged $45,130,913 in funding from a variety of sources to accomplish many … Continue reading Hot off the press: R&I’s Annual Report and By The Numbers now live »

Annual Report, Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre, Research & Innovation

‘Pot prof’ leading trailblazing cannabis IPM research

September 2, 2021 cms007ad

In the world of insect biological control, the nearly microscopic Trichogramma wasps are the beneficial powerhouse in the parasitoid arena – destroying the eggs of menacing pests, preventing the devouring of entire crops. These natural control agents are also why Niagara College professor Sébastien Jacob remained in the entomology field, rather than following his second passion as an ice/rock climbing guide. Fresh out of university, … Continue reading ‘Pot prof’ leading trailblazing cannabis IPM research »