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Universal Robots Education Programs: Become a Certified Training Centre

August 19, 2024 Calling all Automation Educators. Did you know your institution can become a Certified Universal Robots Training Centre? Cutting-edge robotic education programs from Universal Robots are available right now for your high schools and universities. These programs are designed to provide students with the essential skills needed for the modern workforce. Program Offerings…

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Humber College and The King’s Trust Canada Partner to Help Youth Upskill to Find Meaningful Work 

July 24, 2024 The Skills Academy: Enhancing youth competitiveness in an evolving job market   In recognition of the United Nations’ World Youth Skills Day, a global initiative that calls attention to the need to empower youth through skills education, Humber College and The King’s Trust Canada (TKTC) are partnering to develop courses for TKTC’s new…

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Building A Canadian Shield of Cybersecurity at Humber

July 23, 2024 Digital Technology Hub opens to empower organizations with advanced cybersecurity solutions Humber College is announcing the launch of its Digital Technology Hub, dedicated to bolstering cybersecurity resilience among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and not-for-profit organizations across Canada. Equipped with capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security, and Internet of Things (IoT), the Hub…

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Ontario Appoints Skilled Trades Special Advisor

May 29, 2024 New advisor to help secure labour supply in Ontario’s manufacturing, automotive and other sectors The Ontario government is appointing Dave Cassidy, former President of Unifor Local 444, as a Skilled Trades Special Advisor (STSA) to the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The new advisor will assess the workforce needs…

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Vector Institute Announces Nearly $2 Million In Scholarships for Top Ontario AI Graduate Students

May 10, 2024 The Vector Institute has announced the 115 recipients of the 2024-25 Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence (VSAI) The Vector Institute has announced the 115 recipients of the 2024-25 Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence (VSAI). These $17,500 merit-based scholarships are awarded to top candidates enrolled in Vector-recognized master’s programs or pursuing individualized AI study paths…

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Biologization Makes Ecological Innovations Possible for the World of Tomorrow

May 2, 2024 From algae cultivation, hydrogen storage and transportation to educational concepts Festo presented a unique concept for the simple storage and safe transportation of hydrogen using bacteria with its “BionicHydrogenBattery” exhibit at the Hannover Messe. The company demonstrated how industrial bioprocesses can be operated efficiently in the long-term using a wide range of…

Lifelong Learning Secures Top Position in Competition
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Lifelong Learning Secures Top Position in Competition

April 24, 2024 Setting trends with training courses from Festo Didactic on battery recycling, AI and biologization Electromobility, artificial intelligence and sustainability – the economy is in the midst of industrial transformation. In addition to the right automation solutions, qualified specialists are the key to success. With digital learning opportunities as well as seminars and…

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Engineering Students Explore Advanced Manufacturing Solutions at Omron Proof of Concept Centre

April 23, 2024 University of Michigan-Dearborn engineering students explore advanced manufacturing solutions at Omron’s Poof of Concept Centre, showcasing the strong partnership between the University and Omron. A group of engineering students from the University of Michigan–Dearborn recently had the unique opportunity to visit Omron’s Detroit Proof of Concept Center (PoCC). Hosted by the assistant…

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Artificial Intelligence and Aquaculture: Fleming College to Assist Independent Robotics with Innovative Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Projects

March 8, 2024 Fleming College is pleased to announce its involvement in two funded research projects recently announced by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster These projects mark a significant step forward in advancing sustainable aquaculture practices and environmental stewardship using artificial intelligence. Researchers from Fleming College’s Centre for Innovative Aquaculture Production (CIAP) and the Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and Industrial…

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Ontario Investing Nearly $1.3 Billion to Stabilize Colleges and Universities

February 26, 2024 Province maintaining tuition fee freeze to keep costs down for students and parents The Ontario government has introduced a suite of measures to stabilize the province’s colleges and universities, including nearly $1.3 billion in new funding, while maintaining the tuition fee freeze to keep costs down for Ontario students and parents. The…

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Omron Automation Honours Flow Waterjet with Innovation Award and Donation to SME Education Foundation

February 22, 2024 Flow, a global later in waterjet cutting technology, receives the inaugural Innovation Award for the groundbreaking web interface with IIoT capabilities. Omron Foundation donates $25,000 to Flow’s chosen charity, the SME Education Foundation, to inspire and support the future of manufacturing and engineering. Omron Automation is thrilled to honor its esteemed customers…

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CourseCompare Releases 2024 Canadian College and University Rankings Amid Record International Student Enrolment and AI-Impacted Job Market

February 15, 2024 Outcomes-based rankings establish national benchmarks for traditional and emerging education providers, from colleges and universities to online training companies and coding bootcamps CourseCompare, part of Canada’s marketplace for education, which served more than two million prospective students from more than 100 countries in 2023, has released its 2024 rankings of the best schools and programs…

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College’s New Price Institute Launches First Courses in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics

January 24, 2024 Alongside the first offering of the Siemens program in Manitoba, the Price Institute will offer a suite of micro-credentials RRC Polytech and Siemens, a global digital technology leader, have partnered to deliver the first courses and programs available to Manitobans through the College’s new Price Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics. The Level…

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Government of Canada Renews Support of Perimeter Institute Through 2029

January 22, 2024 A new five-year funding agreement through the Strategic Science Fund will bolster Perimeter Institute’s – and Canada’s – scientific future. Perimeter Institute is pleased to have been named as one of the successful applicants in an update on the Government of Canada’s new Strategic Science Fund (SSF), announced recently. Perimeter was one of 24…

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Eaton Advances the Energy Transition and Boosts Education Partnerships with New Montreal Innovation Center

January 4, 2024 Specialized center to focus on digital technologies for distributed energy resources Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced the opening of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec, following nearly four decades of developing cutting-edge software in the region. At the 35,000-square-foot space, Eaton will accelerate the research and…

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Festo Announces the Launch of Electeo: A New Web-Based Electronics Training System

January 2, 2024 Electeo is built to streamline electronics skills development in universities, vocational and technical schools Electeo is built to streamline electronics skills development in universities, vocational and technical schools  Turnkey for achieving a modern electronics lab with digital tools Compatible with a wide range of devices and operating systems Supports electronics concepts in…