Organization: Conestoga College

The Short Report, April 1, 2020: EU will integrate COVID-19 stimulus with green transition; researchers team up to share resources and materials in fight against COVID-19; and more

The European Union will adapt its economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic in support of the continent-wide Green Deal adopted in December. Europe wants to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 through a growth strategy that will “transform its economy and society to put it on a more sustainable path.” In a new statement, EU’s leaders…

Conestoga receives $800,000 for senior research

Conestoga College, Kitchener ON, has received $800,000 over five years from the College and Community Innovation program to conduct research into seniors care. The research will be carried out by Dr Veronique Boscart, chairholder of the CIHR/Schlegel Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in seniors care, in conjunction with Schlegel Villages and Conestoga’s school of health…

Ontario bolsters S&T in college system

Three Ontario colleges have been designated Institutes of Technology and Advanced Learning (ITAL) as part of its skills and learning strategy. The new moniker will be added to Humber College, Conestoga College and Sheridan College. The ITAL designation will boost programming of applied degrees, place increased emphasis on industry and specialized sectoral support and increase…