At Niagara College’s Research & Innovation division, Kithio Mwanzia takes on the role of network manager for SONAMI (Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing), an NC-led consortium of academic institutions supporting the manufacturing industry. Ambassadorship, in all its forms, is deep-rooted in Kithio Mwanzia’s family. The son of a former Kenyan ambassador to the European Union and the grandson of one of the first Chamber … Continue reading New SONAMI network manager continues family legacy in public service »
The Niagara College-led SONAMI (Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation) will have a strong presence at the upcoming Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) later this month. SONAMI is a network of six colleges and one university: (Niagara College, Mohawk College, Sheridan College, Conestoga College, Fanshawe College, Lambton College and McMaster University). The purpose of the network is to pool its resources and expertise of … Continue reading SONAMI joining the national stage for manufacturing technologies »
SONAMI Project Manager Reporting to the Manager, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, the SONAMI Project Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of SONAMI, including the management of a range of projects and related activities to grow the network, through liaising with partner institutions on project development, funding generation, financial and human resources management, quality assurance, project management and client and supplier relationship management. … Continue reading WE’RE HIRING: SONAMI Project Manager with our Research & Innovation team »
top left: A $14M contribution to SONAMI was made today by The Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario. top right: the network of seven post-secondary institutions will grow to 10, providing a larger pool of resources/expertise for SMEs to innovate and stay competitive. … Continue reading FedDev Ontario supports expansion of SONAMI – Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation »
SONAMI Network Manager The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI) is a Niagara College led consortium of seven post-secondary institutions supporting manufacturers’ research and development needs through applied research projects. Reporting to the Manager, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, the SONAMI Network Manager is responsible for managing a range of strategic initiatives and partnership activities in an effort to grow and sustain the … Continue reading Position Available: SONAMI Network Manager »
Great ideas are oftentimes born from the unlikeliest of places. However, if you are a plumbing fixture designer, tapping a revolutionary idea from a hospital sink is not as strange as it may seem. This was the case for Chris McLeod, who read a disturbing story a few years ago about contaminated sink drains blamed for in-hospital transmission of infectious outbreaks in Toronto, causing numerous … Continue reading Plumbing company to help break chain of deadly hospital infections thanks to SONAMI partnership »
