Algonquin College nursing cuts waste, and costs, by greening labs

Posted on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

Sheena Barton and Nancy lada

Algonquin College will soon share its sustainability work on a national stage. Nursing faculty Sheena Barton and Nancy Lada from the School of Health Studies will present the College’s Greening the Lab initiative at the 2026 Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference, offering a model that other institutions can adopt. Read more >

Students spotlight Indigenous aesthetics in art showcase

Posted on Monday, April 20th, 2026

Indigenous Studies students presented their work at a special showcase on April 17 in Nawapon.

The exhibit featured original pieces created in the course Indigenous Arts: Aesthetics, Culture and Reclamation. Over the winter term, students explored a wide range of Indigenous artistic traditions across First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. They worked with materials like pencil crayons, markers, clay, paint, hide, rocks and wool, while also learning about music, dance and theatre. The showcase focused on their visual art, but it reflected that broader learning. Read more >

Innovation with purpose

Posted on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026

Algonquin College student Olivier Niyonshima competed this past weekend at the Hult Prize Canadian finals at McGill University inOlivier competing at the Hult Prize competition in Montreal Montreal. He advanced to the national stage and described the experience as both valuable and motivating.

The Hult Prize is one of the world’s largest student entrepreneurship competitions. Each year, it challenges young innovators to build social enterprises that address global issues. The winning team receives one million dollars in seed funding to launch or scale their venture. National finalists, like Niyonshima, competed for the chance to represent their country at the global accelerator. Read more >