Experiential Learning and Innovation

Algonquin College Launches AI Accelerator Hub in Collaboration with AWS Canada

Posted on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

New Applied Research service offering brings together technology, people and process to enhance the adoption of AI.

OTTAWA, ON (May 27, 2025) – Today, Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario, announced the establishment of the AI Accelerator Hub (AAH) to provide companies and community organizations with targeted service offerings to accelerate adoption of Cloud and AI technologies. The AI Accelerator Hub at Algonquin College brings together existing Applied Research programs at the institution, but layers in industry-leading cloud computing resources and training to impact productivity for local organizations. The Hub, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), will augment collaborative research projects for industry and community clients across a range of disciplines.

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Stress and Resilience: Harnessing Wearable Technology and Machine Learning for First Responders at Algonquin College  

Posted on Monday, March 17th, 2025

OTTAWA (Mon., March 17, 2025) – Algonquin College invites you to a micro-net funding announcement to benefit first responders. This initiative will enable pattern recognition and identification and stress indicators through the data analytics and advanced machine learning from wearable devices. The project objectives are to monitor and assess real-time physiological stress indicators and reported stress indicators, develop reliable results to advance field trading and operations in supporting first responders’ resilience and the sustainability of emergency response as a whole.

Algonquin College’s Social Innovation Lab Receives $400,000 Through the Embark Student Foundation Major Grant Program

Posted on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

OTTAWA (Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025) – In an effort to address the challenge of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET), the Embark Student Foundation has awarded $400,000 to support the Social Innovation Lab at Algonquin College. This grant will fund the Transdisciplinary Approach to Service Transformation in NEET (TASTE), a long-term initiative to design, pilot, and evaluate innovative approaches to reactivate NEET youth to education.

Algonquin College advances sustainability efforts with innovative new Green Supply Chain and Sustainability Lab  

Posted on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

OTTAWA (Dec. 10, 2024) – On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, Applied Research at Algonquin College officially launched the newly independent Green Supply Chain and Sustainability Research Lab (GSCSRL). 

Under the leadership of Ahmad Teymouri, Professor, Supply Chain Management, School of Business and Hospitality, this state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to advancing sustainability and digital technologies. 

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Innovation on Display: Algonquin Students Tackle Real-World Challenges with Applied Research  

Posted on Thursday, November 28th, 2024

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Innovation on Display: Algonquin Students Tackle Real-World Challenges with Applied Research

OTTAWA (Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024) – Students across Algonquin College will present over 80 applied research projects, in areas such as computer science, engineering, media, hospitality, and healthcare, with 35 projects focused on community health in nursing at the upcoming Applied Research Student Project Showcase.

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Algonquin College hosts student research showcase

Posted on Monday, December 4th, 2023

OTTAWA (Dec. 4, 2023) – The Office of Applied Research at Algonquin College is hosting the RE/ACTION In-Class Projects Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This edition of RE/ACTION has a special focus on public health, with over 50 student teams displaying projects on topics ranging from improving health care in Indigenous communities, increasing public awareness on the benefits of influenza immunization, drafting non-stigmatizing terminology in medical and nursing documentation related to substance use health, and creating activities for residents at The Oaks, a managed alcohol program in Ottawa. The full list of projects is available here.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Awards Presentations: 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Algonquin College Ottawa Campus DARE District (C Building), 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8. Continue reading →

Algonquin College partners with CityStudio Ottawa, joining University of Ottawa, City of Ottawa

Posted on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023

OTTAWA (Nov. 21, 2023) – Algonquin College has entered into a partnership contract with CityStudio Ottawa, a globally-recognized framework for students to collaborate on civic engagement through experiential learning with faculty, city administration and community partners. Through its community relationships, CityStudio Ottawa provides a framework for knowledge exchange as students cross-collaborate on real-world projects that have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of residents within the Ottawa region.

“By joining CityStudio Ottawa, Algonquin College is demonstrating our commitment to experiential learning with an emerging research focus on community engaged learning,” said Kristine Dawson, Associate Vice President, Experiential Learning and Innovation. “The CityStudio partnership is the first step in advancing our strategic vision for increased applied research focused on community-based research. This exciting partnership will provide new opportunities for our students and faculty to support city building activities that advance our community in a positive way.”

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Algonquin College Ranks Third in Canada for Research Partnerships in 2022

Posted on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023

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Algonquin College Ranks Third in Canada for Research Partnerships in 2022

OTTAWA (Jan. 25, 2023) – Research Infosource Inc. released its annual ranking today for Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges in 2022. Algonquin College is proud to announce it ranks third in the category of research partnerships with 168 partnerships and second in completed research projects with 155 projects.

“We are thrilled to see Algonquin College recognized as a leader in research partnerships amongst colleges in Canada,” said Claude Brulé, Algonquin College President and CEO. “Our commitment to applied research and innovation, as well as working closely with industry partners and community organizations, has resulted in this outstanding achievement.”

In addition to the research partnership results, Algonquin College ranked second in Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) research income with $662,000 and ninth in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) research income with $2,528,000. Continue reading →