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December 1, 2024
Conestoga entrepreneurs compete at annual pitch competition

On November 21, Flash Reality Inc., led by Andres Otalvaro and John Higuera, won first place at the college’s Pitch...


November 15, 2024
Symposium puts Conestoga research and scholarship in the spotlight

More than 150 employees across the college recently gathered at the Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus for the second annual Research...


October 30, 2024
Challenges to sustainability in bakeries focus of CFRIL research

The Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab (CFRIL) hosted a sustainability symposium to share new findings from a research project...


October 21, 2024
$4M investment will support projects in Conestoga’s SMART Centre

The college-led Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI) received $4 million from the Federal Economic Development Agency for...


September 19, 2024
Conestoga experts join national effort to find solutions to plastic waste and pollution

Two Conestoga research centres joined the Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) as a knowledge partner to contribute expertise toward the national...


August 23, 2024
CISWP labs use cutting-edge technology to create safer, more sustainable and inclusive workplaces

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) is excited to unveil two new state-of-the-art research labs at Conestoga....


August 21, 2024
CISWP research contributes to needed data on exoskeleton use by Canadian workers

Exoskeletons show great potential for improving workplace safety and diversity, but more research is needed to support positive feedback from...


July 25, 2024
Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance celebrates fifth anniversary

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College recently marked its fifth anniversary....


July 18, 2024
Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance receives nearly $1 million to advance safety and inclusivity in skilled trades

Centre for Ontario’s Network of Skilled Trades Researchers, Unions, Contractors and Tradespeople (CONSTRUCT) striving to create a more sustainable workforce....


July 15, 2024
Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance awarded research infrastructure funding

Conestoga's Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has been awarded funding for applied research equipment through the Natural...


July 12, 2024
Conestoga and industry partner Magna develop customized training program

Conestoga worked closely with industry partner Magna to develop a customized training program to bolster the skills of its diverse...


June 20, 2024
Anishinaabemowin language revitalization project at Conestoga awarded $1M

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Conestoga, in partnership with Mississaugas of the Credit and the School of Creative Industries,...


June 14, 2024
Conestoga confirmed as member of UArctic education and research network

On June 2, Conestoga was confirmed as a new member of the UArctic network at the UArctic Assembly 2024 in...


June 7, 2024
Conestoga plays key role at Climate Pedagogy Symposium

Climate action in education was the focus as post-secondary instructors gathered at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo...


May 30, 2024
Conestoga researchers and industry partners gather at symposium

Conestoga’s Smart Manufacturing and Advanced Recycling Technologies (SMART) Centre hosted its research symposium at its facility in Cambridge on April...


May 15, 2024
CISWP executive director appointed to role at International Congress on Occupational Health

The executive director of Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) was appointed to an executive committee of...


May 10, 2024
Conestoga leads development of research data management modules

Conestoga’s Office of Research Services has been leading the development of open education resources to help staff and faculty at...


May 9, 2024
Conestoga receives an additional $300,000 for intellectual property support

Conestoga is receiving $300,000 from Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) for the college’s Centre for Commercialization (C4C) to assist industry partners...


May 5, 2024
Conestoga honoured with applied research and innovation excellence award

On April 30, Conestoga was presented with a silver Applied Research and Innovation Excellence Award from Colleges and Institutes Canada...


April 30, 2024
Conestoga faculty represents Canada at international technical committee meeting

A professor from Conestoga's School of Engineering & Technology represented Canada at a technical sub-committee meeting of the International Electrotechnical...


April 26, 2024
Conestoga students partner with industry to create 3-D printed shapes with welding robot

Two students from the Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding & Robotics program worked with industry partner CAMufacturing Solutions Inc. to...


March 22, 2024
Conestoga celebrates 2024 Business Excellence Awards

The Conestoga community was recognized with two 2024 Business Excellence Awards from the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce at...


March 22, 2024
Conestoga students turn welding robots into 3-D printers of large steel objects

Recent graduates from Conestoga’s Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding & Robotics program had their capstone project highlighted in a national...


January 25, 2024
Conestoga's new social innovation lab provides comprehensive support for research

Conestoga has launched a new initiative that will facilitate and support research into key issues facing communities today. Based in...


January 18, 2024
Conestoga receives $3 million in funding to bolster innovation

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning has been awarded $3 million over five years from the Natural Sciences...


December 21, 2023
Conestoga recognized as a top research college in Canada

Conestoga ranked 17 among Canada’s Top 50 research colleges in 2023....


December 20, 2023
Welding engineering technology student capstone project published in national magazine

Recent graduates from Conestoga's Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection program had their capstone project recognized nationally in the CWBA -...


December 3, 2023
Conestoga professor wins award for presentation on ground-breaking research

A Conestoga finance professor was honoured with an award for an outstanding presentation on her CNERG-funded research on the barriers...


November 9, 2023
Symposium highlights research and scholarship at Conestoga

More than 200 Conestoga employees representing all ten academic schools participated in the college’s Research and Scholarship Symposium on October...


October 28, 2023
CNERG and CNERG+ funding awarded to new and emerging scholars

The Office of Research Services has awarded funding for 17 projects set to begin winter 2024....


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
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 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...


May 15, 2023
Conestoga receives funding from Intellectual Property Ontario

Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), a provincial agency that provides IP support and services to enable Ontario businesses and researchers to...


May 15, 2023
Conestoga researchers explore uses of extended reality training

Earlier this year, researchers from the Conestoga Food Research and Innovation Lab (CFRIL) and the Virtual and Augmented Reality Lab...


April 28, 2023
Conestoga presented with 2023 CICan Award of Excellence

Conestoga has been presented with a silver Award of Excellence in the Applied Research and Innovation category from Colleges and...


April 28, 2023
Conestoga launches new research website

Conestoga has launched a new Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship website. The site offers a centralized platform to feature and celebrate...


March 26, 2023
Living Lab research project featured at College Day

On Tuesday, March 21, a Conestoga team participated in College Day at Queens Park. The event was hosted by Colleges...


February 24, 2023
Applied research project aims to reduce restaurant food waste and greenhouse gas

A team of Conestoga faculty, researchers and students have transformed the college’s student-run Bloom restaurant into a climate action Living...


February 21, 2023
Internal grant will support Conestoga researchers

Conestoga’s Office of Research Services has announced 13 successful applicants for the 2022 Conestoga New and Emerging Researcher Grant (CNER-G)....


January 25, 2023
Conestoga named among Canada's top 15 research colleges

Conestoga has been named among Canada’s top 15 research colleges for 2022 according to a new report released January 25...


November 17, 2022
Community Venture Awards presented to Conestoga entrepreneurs

Two companies in Conestoga’s Venture Lab have been named recipients of the Equitable Life of Canada Community Venture Award. The...


November 15, 2022
Conestoga entrepreneurs compete at annual pitch competition

On October 26, Conestoga Administrative Business Management graduate Polly Gomides, co-founder of Escala Solutions, finished first place with a $5,000...


October 28, 2022
Conestoga researcher presents at international disability management conference

Dr. Amin Yazdani, executive director, Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP), a research institute within Conestoga’s School of...


October 27, 2022
CISWP partnership will support women in occupational health and safety

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College’s School of Business has signed a Strategic Partnership...


October 21, 2022
Engineering faculty receive national research award

Two Conestoga faculty members from the college’s School of Engineering & Technology have been recognized with the H.A. Krentz Research...


October 12, 2022
Conestoga opens new innovation lab at Communitech

Conestoga has opened a new innovation lab at the Communitech Hub in Kitchener. As part of the Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective,...


October 10, 2022
Research symposium explores digital transformation

On September 20, Conestoga's Smart Manufacturing and Advanced Recycling Technologies (SMART) Centre hosted its 2022 Research Symposium at Tapestry Hall...


October 7, 2022
Expanded dementia care training now available through CRADLE+

The Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences (CRADLE) program — a free online dementia care training program spearheaded by...


October 7, 2022
Conestoga team contributes to international 3D metal printing project

Students and faculty from Conestoga’s School of Engineering & Technology recently contributed to an international effort to help prove the...


September 29, 2022
Research project addresses affordable housing

A project led by two Conestoga researchers is helping inform affordable housing solutions in the Region of Waterloo....


September 27, 2022
Intergenerational learning program impacts seniors and students

The Canadian Institute for Seniors Care at Conestoga College has completed a two-year project that created intergenerational mentorship and learning...


July 26, 2022
Partnership will address safety and productivity in skilled trades

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College has partnered with Hilti Canada to support the...


June 28, 2022
Skilled trades workers invited to complete research survey

Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has launched a research survey to evaluate the occupational exposures and...


June 25, 2022
Gig Lab supports launch of new hybrid venture studio

The Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective (CEC) has partnered with the Accelerator Centre (AC) to support the launch of a new hybrid...


February 8, 2022
Conestoga named among Canada's top 20 research colleges

Research Infosource Inc., a leading source of research and development intelligence in Canada, has named Conestoga among Canada’s top 20...


November 5, 2021
Research program targets the future of skilled trades

The Ontario government is investing close to $800,000 in a three-year research project at Conestoga College that will build capacity...


August 13, 2021
Conestoga to support Black entrepreneurship programs

The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (CCAWR), in partnership with local organizations and post-secondary institutions including the Conestoga Entrepreneurship...


May 14, 2021
Digital simulations enrich skills training for community safety programs

Simulating real-world scenarios provides crucial experiential learning. Immersive exercises create opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills while building...


May 13, 2021
New Canadian paramedic standard open for review

Dr. Amin Yazdani, director of Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP), led a multi-year research and development...


March 30, 2021
Researchers release preliminary findings of national work-from-home survey

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College has released a brief report and set of...


November 19, 2020
Supporting worker health and well-being during the global pandemic

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP), an applied research centre hosted at Conestoga’s School of Business, has...


November 13, 2020
National research survey addresses impairment in the workplace

Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has launched a survey to better understand how Canadian employers are...


November 5, 2020
Conestoga joins international virtual exchange consortium

Conestoga has joined an international initiative supporting virtual collaboration to enrich learning and foster global diversity. The Consortium of Virtual...


October 31, 2020
National research study will examine impact of working from home

Conestoga's Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has launched a nationwide research study to examine the work-from-home impacts...


September 20, 2020
Grant will support research on representative governance

Conestoga professor Dr. Anthony Piscitelli has received an Insight Development Grant of over $47,000 from the Social Science and Humanities...


September 11, 2020
Gig Lab celebrates first cohort

Freelance entrepreneurs showcased their new ventures through an online event hosted by Conestoga’s Gig Lab on August 18. The cohort...


August 12, 2020
Conestoga appoints new vice-president of applied research

Conestoga has appointed Gary Hallam to the role of vice-president, research. The announcement was made following Dr. Barbara Fennessy’s retirement...


August 7, 2020
Ambulance ergonomics addressed through development of new national standard

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) has published a new Canadian Standard on Ergonomic Design for Ambulances and related Equipment...


June 9, 2020
Researcher leads development of first standard for work disability management systems

Conestoga researcher Dr. Amin Yazdani, director of Conestoga’s Canadian Institute of Safety, Wellness & Performance, led the research behind a...


June 8, 2020
Conestoga granted $1.2M to support workforce innovation

The Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre, a research and collaboration hub dedicated to preparing Canadians for employment success and...


May 28, 2020
Conestoga granted almost $4.5M for applied research projects

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning will receive close to $4.5M in federal research funding over the next...


May 18, 2020
Supply chain team helps with distribution of PPE

Throughout the last month, Conestoga’s Magna Centre for Supply Chain Excellence has been working to support distribution of personal protective...


May 11, 2020
Supporting the long-term care sector

To support those living and working in long-term care homes, Conestoga’s Schlegel Centre for Advancing Seniors Care has launched a...


April 30, 2020
Protecting essential workers during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers at Conestoga have received new funding for their work on a mobile software application that will help critical supply...


April 30, 2020
3D printers support community PPE program

Conestoga’s School of Engineering & Technology has been working to help support health-care providers across the community as they continue...


March 10, 2020
Conestoga research symposium explores Industry 4.0 solutions

Conestoga’s SMART (Smart Manufacturing and Advanced Recycling Technologies) Centre hosted its inaugural Smart Manufacturing Symposium at Tapestry Hall in Cambridge...


February 28, 2020
Food processing event connects students to industry

On February 27, more than 160 Conestoga students, graduates and partners from the food, beverage and packaging industry gathered at...


February 26, 2020
Conestoga researcher presents on international stage

Conestoga researcher Dr. Hamid Karbasi was among a select group of experts invited to Yale University to share details of...


February 24, 2020
VARLab supports student learning and applied research

A cross-departmental collaboration recently provided marketing students with an opportunity to explore virtual and augmented reality trends and technologies through...


December 18, 2019
Building a Productive and Sustainable Workforce

Each year, thousands of newly minted college graduates cross convocation stages, proudly receive congratulations from faculty, family and friends, and...


December 18, 2019
Delivering Solutions Through Applied Research

Working in close collaboration with industry and community partners is a hallmark of polytechnic education. These partners play a significant...


December 6, 2019
Applied research project looks to improve welder safety

An applied research project through Conestoga’s Centre for Smart Manufacturing and Digital Innovation is working to prevent electrocution and serious...


November 15, 2019
Conestoga ranked among Canada's top research colleges

The growing scope and impact of Conestoga’s applied research activity have placed the college in the top tier of Canada’s...


November 5, 2019
Conestoga researcher to present at international e-waste conference

Dr. Hamid Karbasi has been invited to participate in an international discussion in Frankfurt, Germany, around advanced technologies, recycling systems,...


October 30, 2019
Conestoga research centres showcase impact

On October 23, an information session was held at the Doon campus to help faculty members learn more about the...


June 14, 2019
Research infrastructure investment for Conestoga announced

On June 13, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, announced investments of more than $12 million in...


March 7, 2019
New partnership supports innovation and talent development

A new partnership between the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Conestoga College Institute of Technology will help bolster North...


November 12, 2018
Conestoga ranks among Canada's top 25 research colleges

According to new data released on November 1 by Research Infosource Inc., a leading source of research and development intelligence...


November 5, 2018
Conestoga hosts first supply chain symposium

On October 25, Conestoga’s Magna Centre for Supply Chain Excellence (MCSCE) hosted the college’s first Supply Chain Excellence Symposium at...


September 12, 2018
Visit Conestoga's new Applied Research facility during Doors Open

Conestoga’s new Applied Research facility at 96 Grand Avenue South in Cambridge will be open to the public on Saturday,...


June 20, 2018
Dr. Veronique Boscart receives Order of Merit Award from Canadian Nurses Association

On June 19, Conestoga’s Dr. Veronique Boscart, director of the Schlegel Centre for Advancing Seniors Care, received the Order of...


May 10, 2018
Funding renewal supports research for seniors care

More than $2.1 million will be invested over the next five years to support continued research at Conestoga College that...


April 13, 2018
Grants will expand applied research into e-waste recycling

Conestoga was recently awarded five grants totaling $325,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The...


March 22, 2018
New research network will improve care for Ontario seniors

Ontario will invest more than $2 million to support researchers at Conestoga College, the University of Toronto and the Bruyére...


March 1, 2018
Ontario invests in applied research at Conestoga

The Hon. Kathryn McGarry, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation and MPP for Cambridge, visited the city’s Gaslight District on Friday, February...


January 8, 2018
Conestoga named one of Canada's top 50 research colleges

Research Infosource Inc., a leading source of research and development intelligence in Canada, has ranked Conestoga one of Canada’s top...


August 11, 2017
Conestoga's recycling research highlighted in industry publication

Dr. Hamid Karbasi, Conestoga’s NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Advanced Recycling Technologies for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment...


June 12, 2017
Conestoga professor to explore disclosure of mental illness in the workplace

Conestoga professor Dr. Kate Toth has received a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for a research...


March 27, 2017
Conestoga awarded grants to support e-waste recycling research

Dr. Hamid Karbasi, Conestoga’s NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Advanced Recycling Technologies for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment...


January 25, 2017
Premier Wynne announces new research fund for Ontario's colleges

Premier Wynne visited Conestoga’s Doon campus on Tuesday, January 24 to announce a new fund that will support research and...


November 18, 2016
Partnership will support $100M redevelopment project in Cambridge

On November 17, Conestoga president John Tibbits, along with Cambridge mayor Doug Craig and representatives from HIP Developments and...


September 7, 2016
Conestoga granted more than $1.5M to support research and innovation

The Government of Canada will provide more than $1.5M to support applied research at Conestoga that will drive innovation to...


September 2, 2016
Ontario invests in research for food processing innovation

The Ontario government will provide $540,000 to support applied research at Conestoga College that will drive innovation for the food...


February 2, 2016
Conestoga receives funding for social innovation research

Researchers at Conestoga have been named as first-round recipients of funding through the Community and College Social Innovation Fund pilot...


January 18, 2016
Students design solution for electronic waste recycling

An applied research project has moved from a Conestoga lab to the production line at a local business thanks to...


January 12, 2016
Faculty member awarded $100,000 for research project

Conestoga faculty member Jean Filion was among the winners of the 2015 inaugural WORLDiscoveries Vanguard Awards. He received a $100,000...


November 2, 2015
Engineering students meet design challenge

As part of their third-year project, a group of students in the Mechanical Systems Engineering program teamed up with industrial...


October 22, 2015
Engineering project helps prevent workplace injuries

An automated solution created by third-year Mechanical Systems Engineering (MSE) students may be the answer to preventing workplace injuries at...


October 14, 2015
Applied research project offers manufacturing solution

A non-contact measuring system developed through an applied research project at Conestoga provided a time-saving manufacturing solution for a southern-Ontario...


June 19, 2015
New research project explores the use of robotics in recycling

Starting this September, Conestoga’s Centre for Smart Manufacturing will be home to a new research project that will explore the...


March 3, 2015
New Centre for Smart Manufacturing launched

The official launch of a new applied research facility that will drive innovation, commercialization, productivity improvement and competitiveness for Ontario’s...


December 19, 2014
Conestoga project takes top prize at Applied Research Showcase

An automated thermal management system developed by students in Conestoga’s Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) degree program to support the needs...


October 3, 2014
New report outlines strategy for manufacturing sector success

A new report released today by the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington and Conestoga College explores the challenges facing...


April 30, 2014
Government of Canada invests in Centre for Smart Manufacturing at Conestoga

Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) will invest $2.3 million over the next five years for the establishment...


March 21, 2014
New support for business growth announced at Conestoga

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, MP for Cambridge and Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario,...


January 21, 2014
Province announces new research funding

The Honourable John Milloy, Kitchener Centre MPP and Minister of Government Services visited Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus on January...


June 21, 2013
Applied research project receives federal funding

Conestoga College will receive $515,000 from the Government of Canada to support the development of a portable geological sensor device...


May 25, 2012
Robotics students get taste of food industry

Thanks to a pair of propitious partnerships, Conestoga’s robotics program has begun to position itself in the rapidly growing food...


November 10, 2011
Working Together for Canada's Aerospace Industry

A new partnership announced today between Conestoga College and Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s largest engineering companies, will enhance...


June 7, 2011
Federal Budget Supports Innovation through Applied Research

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning applauds measures included in the new federal budget that will increase the...


March 4, 2011
Government of Canada Supports Manufacturing in Cambridge

A luggage manufacturer with its North American headquarters in Cambridge will expand its manufacturing to include aluminum suitcases thanks to...


March 4, 2011
Conestoga partners with local businesses for research and innovation

More local businesses will soon benefit from Conestoga’s exceptional research facilities following an Information Workshop held by Conestoga Applied Research...


April 28, 2010
Conestoga Receives SSHRC Institutional Eligibility

Conestoga has satisfied the institutional eligibility requirements as set out by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and...


April 20, 2010
Economic Action Plan Creates Jobs Through Business Innovation Partnership

Oakville, Ontario - A new pilot initiative for southern Ontario colleges and universities will provide up to $15 million to...


March 11, 2010
Conestoga Applauds Research Recognition of Canada's Polytechnics in Federal Budget 2010

As a member of Polytechnics Canada, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning welcomes the federal government’s recent budget,...


January 13, 2010
Streamlined Research Ethics Process Announced

Conestoga College ITAL's Research Ethics Board is pleased to announce two new processes designed to facilitate the ethics review of...


October 30, 2009
How Do Students Study?

Two Conestoga researchers are asking this question to students in the School of Business & Hospitality who have completed at...


July 2, 2009
Students on Board

In the 2008 fall semester at Conestoga College, fourth-year BScN students, Katie Trihey and Melinda Wyma, were brought on board...


March 11, 2009
Conestoga professor presents at CLAN Workshop

The Canadian Institute for Photonic Innovations (CIPI) held its Canadian Laser Application Network (CLAN) Workshop, March 11 – 12, 2009,...


December 18, 2008
Conestoga Professor Co-Winner of American Welding Society Honour

Dr. Tam Nguyen, who is a professor at Conestoga, is co-winner of the 2008 Charles H. Jennings Award of...


December 16, 2008
Health and Medical Informatics Papers Presented

Dr. Yuri Kagolovsky, MD, MSc, faculty member from the Health Informatics program, and Kathryn Brillenger, MEd, faculty member from the...


December 16, 2008
IAMT Research Paper Presented

Dr. Hamidreza Karbasi, PhD, P.Eng., faculty member from the Integrated Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (IAMT) program, presented his research paper entitled...


December 8, 2008
Conestoga - Tops Polytechnic Contest

Conestoga, is a proud member of Polytechnics Canada - an alliance of seven internationally recognized publicly funded post-secondary institutions committed...


December 8, 2008
Conestoga Student Pair Wins Second Place in Agfa HealthCare Competition

Tosh Tipler of Waterloo and Yang Wang of Kitchener, students in postgraduate programs at Conestoga College, earned second-place standing recently...


June 24, 2008
Conestoga Baja Race Team Posts Outstanding Effort

A Baja racer is a rugged, off-road vehicle valued for its durability, traction, maneuverability and endurance. Each year, SAE International...


May 9, 2008
Conestoga, University of Waterloo to Advance Health and Care of Seniors

The University of Waterloo and Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning today announced a $4-million donation to establish...


November 30, 2007
Conestoga College to form business innovation network

Some universities and colleges have had a notable amount of success with business innovation, helping firms turn ideas into new...


September 10, 2007
Advanced manufacturing students develop testing system for BlackBerry

Third-year Conestoga Integrated Advanced Manufacturing Technology students (IAMT) were featured in the Record for their work designing and producing an...


July 29, 2007
Painful production for a practical pair: Researcher finds effective way of closing leather gloves

By Leanne Mountford (Kitchener, July 19, 2007) An electrician's hands need to be protected from dealing with exposed wiring all...


May 2, 2007
Top Marks Go to Students Who Helped Woolwich CAER Group

April 26, 2007 News Release from Woolwich CAER Elmira, Ontario - Woolwich CAER [Community Awareness and Emergency Response] Group member...


April 18, 2007
NSERC Certification Received

NSERC is the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. It makes strategic investments in Canada's advancement of science...


December 21, 2006
Conestoga Research Profiled in OIT Annual Report

Conestoga's Advanced Manufacturing Centre was recently profiled in the Ontario Innovation Trust (OIT) Annual Report 2005-06. Dr. Leonid Sloutsky was...


December 15, 2006
Conestoga Faculty presenter at First Annual Polytechnics Canada Technical Showcase

Dr. Hamid Karbasi, Engineering and Information Technology, presented the results of his research entitled "Smart Mold: Real-Time In- Cavity...


October 6, 2006
Funding Opportunities for Research

Faculty at Conestoga College learned recently about research funding programs available to them through Canada 's largest academic research...


September 20, 2006
Conestoga Graduates Earn Third Place in National Technical Competition

Innovation, feasibility and practicality were what the judges sought, and what Conestoga College students Stephen Connell, Jonathan Musselman and Derek...


August 3, 2006
Technical Students to Showcase Imaginative, Real-World Projects

Ever wonder how ground coffee or dental floss gets packaged? Want to see work on improved lifting devices for those...


July 31, 2006
Conestoga a Partner in First College Network for Industrial Innovation

KITCHENER, July 31 - In the first funding award of its kind, the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation has...


May 31, 2006
Conestoga Initiative to Address Needs of At-Risk Youth

A grant of $149,973 from Ontario’s Ministry of Research and Innovation will allow Conestoga College to pursue a three-year...


May 26, 2006
Conestoga Students Win National Skills Medals

Two of three Conestoga entrants in the 12th Canadian Skills Competition are coming home from the Halifax event with...


April 12, 2006
Conestoga Degree Students Win National Energy Honours

Jon Douglas and Amanda Ford, students in the Architecture - Project and Facility Management degree program at Conestoga College, have...


March 21, 2006
Conestoga Engineering Students Again Best University Counterparts

For the fifth time in six years, a team of engineering technology students from Conestoga College took top honours at...


January 26, 2006
Welding Technology Students Earn Excellence Awards

Five students in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding and Robotics program of Conestoga College have received awards for outstanding...