Algonquin College and the Kanata North Business Association are joining forces this week to bring industry leaders, innovators, alumni and partners together at Hub350 for two events focused on strengthening connections between the College and Kanata North’s technology community. The week features Innovation Exchange: Connecting Ideas, Talent and Opportunity, bringing together industry and innovation leaders, and Alumni Exchange, connecting alumni with careers, leadership and industry.
“The best way to prepare for what’s next is to build it together. As opportunities grow in national defence, advanced technologies, cybersecurity and other emerging sectors, Algonquin College is working alongside industry, government and community partners to develop the talent, skills and research capacity needed to support innovation and growth,” said Julie Beauchamp, Senior Vice President, Academic.
As learners settle in for the Fall 2026 term, Algonquin College is welcoming a strong demand for on-campus accommodation, with the College’s residence building now at capacity and a short waitlist in place.
Partnership advances AI literacy and future-ready skills for learners
Sept. 16, 2026, OTTAWA, ON – Algonquin College is taking another step in preparing learners for the future of work through a new partnership with Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), one of Canada’s national artificial intelligence institutes. By joining Amii’s AI Workforce Readiness Consortium, the College will provide students and employees with access to leading AI literacy resources, practical learning opportunities and a national network dedicated to building the skills needed to succeed in an AI-enabled economy. Continue reading Algonquin College joins national AI workforce readiness consortium
Learn more about innovative teaching tools bringing creativity and technology together as part of our Back-to-School 2026: Student success in action series.
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OTTAWA (Sept. 15, 2026)–At Algonquin College, innovation in teaching is often rooted in a simple but powerful idea: make learning tangible. As a new semester begins for Algonquin College Animation students, that philosophy is being brought to life, through the work of Professor Joel Shemrock. Shemrock worked with the Algonquin College MakerSpace to develop 3D-printed tools that transform how students understand form, anatomy and depth in drawing.
Sept. 8, 2026, OTTAWA, ON — For mature student Tracy Dupuis, returning to school at age 36 as a mother of two was a significant choice.
“It was a big decision, and while I was excited, I also had a lot of questions about where to start,” said Dupuis. Luckily, she had Aspire AC to assist her along the way.
Bio-EARTH (Environmental Applied Research and Technology Hub) is an emerging multi-disciplinary applied research platform, that brings together expertise from across the College in environmental science, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, geospatial technologies, artificial intelligence and data analytics to address environment, biological and sustainability challenges.
Ottawa, ON (Aug.6, 2026) – Advanced technology learners materialize ideas at Algonquin College’s Technology Project Showcase, highlighting over 60 student-created projects with over 40 industry guest judges.
On Thursday, Aug. 6, Minto Hall in the Algonquin College Centre for Construction Excellence was abuzz with excitement as learners from the School of Advanced Technology displayed their concepts and technical skills in the Spring edition of the Project Showcase.
July 27, 2026, Ottawa, Ont – The first graduating cohorts from Algonquin College’s newly accredited engineering degree program marked a significant milestone this past weekend as they participated in the Calling of an Engineer Ceremony (also known as the Iron Ring Ceremony), joining generations of Canadian engineers who have obligated themselves to the profession’s highest standards of ethics, responsibility and public service.
Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, pictured with Algonquin College culinary students who were supporting the Prime Minister’s Annual Media Garden Party.
OTTAWA, ON (July 9, 2026) – On June 9-10, 15 learners from Algonquin College’s Culinary Skills and Culinary Management programs and three alumni gained hands-on experience supporting an elevated catering event in the National Capital Region at the Prime Minister’s Annual Media Garden Party at Rideau Cottage. The event served approximately 1,500 political staff members, media, Members of Parliament (MPs) and other invited guests.
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