Category Archives: Research & Innovation

Research & Innovation

SMEs encouraged to engage with WAMIC by setting up an Interactive Visit

At the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC), there are several ways that a small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) can connect and work with us. One way to work with WAMIC is through an Interactive Visit. An Interactive Visit provides eligible companies with 20 hours of collaboration with a Technology Access Centre (TAC) to solve an innovation challenge. WAMIC is one of those TACs. If … Continue reading SMEs encouraged to engage with WAMIC by setting up an Interactive Visit »

Research & Innovation

R&I welcomes new Research Finance Officer, Jesse Hayes, to the team

R&I is pleased to welcome Jesse Hayes to the team as the Research Finance Officer. Working on all things financial for the division, alongside the Manager of Finance Operations & Compliance, Jesse will also be supporting the networks (Greenhouse Technology Network and the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation), ensuring continuity and continued excellence. Jesse initially joined Research & Innovation in November 2022 as … Continue reading R&I welcomes new Research Finance Officer, Jesse Hayes, to the team »

Research & Innovation

Save the date – the Gala is back April 15

After a three-year hiatus, the reimagined “Niagara College Gala – Celebrating Dreams” returns on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Fallsview Casino Resort.  The new name and theme – Celebrating Dreams – reflect an event that brings together business, community and other friends of Niagara College in celebration of – and support for – Niagara College students’ pursuit of goals, ambitions and … dreams. Previously known as … Continue reading Save the date – the Gala is back April 15 »

Research & Innovation

Storm doesn’t stop great showing at OFVC

Despite the threat of freezing rain and heavy snow, the show went on – the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention show, that is.  Niagara College’s Research & Innovation team exhibited at booth #628 from February 22-23 at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre.   This year, our booth’s theme was “From seed to table: NC innovation on display” and featured projects from all four of our … Continue reading Storm doesn’t stop great showing at OFVC »

Research & Innovation

Lights, camera, action: Research & Innovation team shining bright  

R&I Feb Top News Highlights

2023 has been off to a busy start for the Research & Innovation division at Niagara College! Besides all the amazing research projects, student recruitment and industry engagement, the new year has also brought the opportunity for us to update our images and video assets. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working on two videos featuring the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre. The … Continue reading Lights, camera, action: Research & Innovation team shining bright   »

Research & Innovation

Niagara College ranked No. 1 research college in Ontario, No. 2 in Canada

Representatives from the Niagara College Research & Innovation division gather in the courtyard at NC’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake during the summer of 2022. Read on to see more photos.   For the eighth year in a row, Niagara College ranks among the top 10 colleges in the country for research funding, according to a special report released on January 25. Niagara College … Continue reading Niagara College ranked No. 1 research college in Ontario, No. 2 in Canada »