Niagara College-led Greenhouse Technology Network expands membership by two

Brock University and the University of Windsor are the newest members of Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN), a Niagara College-led consortium of academic research institutions supporting the research needs of greenhouse and related technology businesses through applied projects. In 2019, the new network for research and technology in southern Ontario’s greenhouse sector was established with support from a $5-million Government of Canada investment through the Federal … Continue reading Niagara College-led Greenhouse Technology Network expands membership by two »

NOW HIRING: Brewery/Beverage Research Assistant position available with our FBIC team

Brewery/Beverage Research Assistant, Canadian Food & Wine Institute Innovation Centre The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program. As a Brewery/Beverage Research Assistant, you will have the opportunity to assist with beverage processing and product development projects, within a research team environment, with the Food and Beverage Innovation Centre. See the full Brewery Research Assistant job posting and apply today. … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Brewery/Beverage Research Assistant position available with our FBIC team »

NOW HIRING: Proposal Writer with R&I division

Proposal Writer Applications are invited for the position of Proposal Writer in the Research & Innovation Division, located at the Welland Campus. Reporting to the Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships, the proposal writer researches and identifies relevant grant opportunities for several divisions of the College, including the Research & Innovation division, all academic schools, and other relevant areas as required. For appropriate grant programs, the proposal … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Proposal Writer with R&I division »

Upcoming Events happening both on and off-campus

NC Cannabis Institute to host GrowON webinar On April 20 from 12-1:30 p.m., the Niagara College Cannabis Institute is hosting a GrowON webinar featuring invited speaker Zamir Punja. Mr. Punja’s talk will focus on understanding and managing Hop Latent Viriod in cannabis. GrowON is OMAFRA’s recurring greenhouse and controlled environment agriculture webinar series. Hosted by the OMAFRA greenhouse specialists, they bring listeners experts and advances … Continue reading Upcoming Events happening both on and off-campus »

Showcasing our work at home on campus and abroad at Queen’s Park

In March, the R&I team participated in two important events in the same week. NC’s Spring Open House was a huge success hosted on Saturday, March 25, and a few days earlier, the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC) team attended Queen’s Park College Day on Tuesday, March 21. The Spring Open House saw many prospective students come through the doors at the Welland and … Continue reading Showcasing our work at home on campus and abroad at Queen’s Park »

Audra Stoncius keeps it local from NC student to Bench Brewing employee

Audra Stoncius is a 2019 graduate of the Culinary Innovation and Food Technology program. She worked with the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC) as a Research Assistant between 2018 and 2019. She now works at Bench Brewing Company as the Lab Manager. In this role, Audra is responsible for ensuring that proper testing is done on the products and that the products meet company standards. … Continue reading Audra Stoncius keeps it local from NC student to Bench Brewing employee »