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 »

From neighbours to partners in research, HESIC find solutions for Walker innovations

  A familiar name in Niagara, Walker is a diverse, Ontario-based company with an environmental division that specializes in waste management and resource recovery. Being a neighbour to Niagara College (NC), in the literal sense in Niagara-on-the-Lake, has created an ongoing and positive partnership with NC’s Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC). One of the areas of focus for Walker, led by Greg Robles, … Continue reading From neighbours to partners in research, HESIC find solutions for Walker innovations »

WAMIC’s 3D printing and design expertise help solve Airbus’ identification woes

Former Research & Innovation alumni and Niagara College grad, Brock Husak, now a Manufacturing Project Engineer at Airbus, knew who to call when a recurring issue identifying brackets arose on the shop floor. Each bracket is part of a latch assembly. The latch assembly is used on two different panels; these panels are at the top of the aircraft (H130) and surround the engine. These … Continue reading WAMIC’s 3D printing and design expertise help solve Airbus’ identification woes »

Message from Marc Nantel: Introducing the Research Opportunity Fund

  Hi to the entire NC community, Niagara College (NC) is committed to the professional development and innovative/trailblazing spirit of its employees and has therefore committed resources to support research initiated by College employees, in line with the College’s Strategic Plan priorities. The Research & Innovation (R&I) division of Niagara College has been running a pilot for the Research Opportunity Fund (ROF), with an intention … Continue reading Message from Marc Nantel: Introducing the Research Opportunity Fund »

Mark your calendars for NC’s Spring Open House on Sat. March 23

NC Spring Open House - student booth

  Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for Niagara College’s (NC) Spring Open House! Join us at the Welland Campus and Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is your opportunity to ask questions, gather information, explore our campuses, and find out what makes NC unique. The Open House will take … Continue reading Mark your calendars for NC’s Spring Open House on Sat. March 23 »

Niagara College Gaining Ground as Research Arm for SMEs

  Niagara College helps companies innovate and achieve competitive advantage while also providing students with valuable experiential learning opportunities.   Since Canadian SMEs (small- and medium-sized companies) often lack the time, expertise, or equipment to innovate their products or technologies, many seek partnerships with applied research colleges.  Niagara College is one of them. Currently ranked the number one research college in Canada, the College’s Research & Innovation … Continue reading Niagara College Gaining Ground as Research Arm for SMEs »

Applications are now open for the 2024 Student Research Scholarships with NHKI

NHKI - NC Applications for the 2024 Summer Student Scholarships are now open

  Niagara Health Knowledge Institute/Niagara College Summer Student Research Scholarship The purpose of the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute (NHKI) is to improve patient care and experience by embedding research into clinical practice. The vision is to transform health care through leading community hospital-based research in Canada. Our values are equity, collaboration, continuous learning, innovation and empowerment.   Niagara Health (NH) places great value on teaching, … Continue reading Applications are now open for the 2024 Student Research Scholarships with NHKI »