Research & Innovation

R&I staffer leads global development project in Latin America showcasing NC’s applied research approach

Niagara College has been awarded two new contracts for global development projects due to its unique approach to applied research and support of the Pacific Alliance Education (PA) for Employment program.  Over the past five years, NC was involved in projects in Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and Chile as part of the PA program, a global development investment managed by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan). Focusing … Continue reading R&I staffer leads global development project in Latin America showcasing NC’s applied research approach »

Food & Beverage Innovation Centre

NOW HIRING: Food Science Research Assistant with our FBIC team

FBIC Food labs, student researchers

The Food Science Research Assistant will be enrolled in the Culinary Innovation and Food Technology or related food and beverage program. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist with food and beverage projects, within a research team environment, with the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre. Some duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Product development/optimization; scale-up production; process improvement; microbiology and … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Food Science Research Assistant with our FBIC team »

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 »

Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Research & innovation has always been a calling for Saeed Assarzadeh

Saeed Assarzedeh, PhD

Sometimes, at a young age, you just know what you’re meant to do when you get older.   Some people want to be an astronaut, some want to be a hockey player. But for Saeed Assarzadeh, he always knew he wanted to do something with science.   “When I was in high school, I was very interested in the course physics. I received top marks and realized … Continue reading Research & innovation has always been a calling for Saeed Assarzadeh »

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 »