Category Archives: 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 »

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 »

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 »

R&I welcomes Business Development Coordinator, Tess Finlay

Tess Finlay, R&I Business Development Coordinator

Research & Innovation (R&I) is pleased to welcome Tess Finlay to the team as the new Business Development Coordinator. Tess is a communications specialist with a passion for youth engagement and social change. After graduating from Humber College with an Advanced Diploma in Public Relations, Tess worked alongside three of Canada’s largest and most impactful charitable organizations – World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF), Free The … Continue reading R&I welcomes Business Development Coordinator, Tess Finlay »

The age of video marketing is here, are you ready?

From an Expert's Perspective

This month, we hear from Paula Reile, Research Program Manager with the Business & Commercialization Innovation Centre. It’s no secret people are spending more time consuming content, and that consumption is happening all day, every day on mobile devices. According to Statista, the average Canadian spends 2 hours and 5 minutes on social media every day; of this, most is being consumed in video content. Think about … Continue reading The age of video marketing is here, are you ready? »

Turning Barriers into Opportunities: Uniting for a Brighter 2023

In 2022, Niagara College (NC) was able to raise an incredible $60,000, resulting in a remarkable impact on our local community. We were able to: • provide 1,000 students with nutritious food at school • help 462 people secure stable, affordable housing • provide 26 families with emergency shelter and full social support for 30 days • provide mental health support to 831 people in … Continue reading Turning Barriers into Opportunities: Uniting for a Brighter 2023 »