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September 24, 2023
Conestoga design students receive national awards

Five Conestoga design students and recent graduates have been honoured with student awards from the Association of Registered Graphic Designers


September 20, 2023
Conestoga continues heavy investment in student housing

Conestoga College has purchased two buildings in Waterloo Region to accommodate student housing: a residence at 60 University Avenue East


September 15, 2023
Conestoga awards Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades

Ten Conestoga students have been named among the inaugural recipients of the Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades.


September 5, 2023
Flags at half-mast in memory of faculty member

The Conestoga College flag will be flown at half-mast beginning today in memory of faculty member Maureen Murphy-Fricker who passed


September 4, 2023
Orientation activities welcome new students

From August 21 to September 1, the Conestoga community welcomed new students across campuses and virtual platforms, participating in orientation


August 27, 2023
Conestoga team supports research project on steel structure earthquake resiliency

Students and faculty from Conestoga’s School of Engineering & Technology have contributed to a major research program to enhance the


August 24, 2023
Woodworking students present projects at annual showcase

Second-year students in Conestoga’s Woodworking Technology program presented projects at a showcase on August 18 to award Best in Manufactured


August 24, 2023
CISWP researcher leads Canadian committee for development of international standards

A new standard for consumer incident investigation is in development through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to assist organizations


August 23, 2023
Student capstones showcased at IT Demo Day

Conestoga’s School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology hosted IT Demo Day on August 14 at the Waterloo campus


August 17, 2023
Robotics and automation project receives top honour at Tech Showcase

A team of Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation students placed first at Conestoga’s Tech Showcase event on August


August 16, 2023
School of Health & Life Sciences to expand healthcare programming into Milton

Conestoga’s School of Health & Life Sciences will expand healthcare programming into Milton next year to meet the growing needs


August 14, 2023
CISWP leads workforce training and skills project for Waterloo Region

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College is collaborating with employers and community organizations in


August 14, 2023
Partnership with Mawashi will address safety and productivity in skilled trades

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College has partnered with Mawashi Science & Technology to


August 7, 2023
CISWP research will address inclusive and accessible skilled trades employment

Through a research project funded by Accessibility Standards Canada, the Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga


August 7, 2023
Student design wins industry award

Chris Brown, a recent graduate of Conestoga’s Graphic Design program, has been named a 2023 Applied Arts Student Awards winner


July 23, 2023
2022 Alumni of Distinction announced

Fourteen of Conestoga’s outstanding alumni have been recognized for contributions to their professions and their communities, and will be recognized


July 23, 2023
Networking event supports wood manufacturing industry

On June 21, Conestoga’s Woodworking Centre of Ontario welcomed members of the Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO) to the


July 11, 2023
Conestoga graduate project provides platform for missing persons search

A non-profit website developed by 2022 Conestoga Graphic Design graduate Dima Aldera is helping locate missing Syrian people.


July 7, 2023
Student mural installation supports mental well-being on campus

A new mural installation at the college's Cambridge - Reuter Drive campus will support student and employee mental well-being.


July 5, 2023
New initiative across Conestoga campuses supports menstrual equity

A new initiative at Conestoga will offer free menstrual hygiene products in washrooms across the college to support menstrual equity.


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