Niagara College welcomes nature enthusiasts for Spring BioBlitz on April 11
April 1, 2026
Birdsong, binoculars, and boots in the mud: that’s how Niagara College will kick-off this year’s Spring Bioblitz on Saturday, April 11. The free, family-friendly event will welcome community members to join NC students and faculty to capture biodiversity at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake – a UNESCO-designated World Biosphere Reserve. “Bioblitz is among our favourite community events at Niagara College because it turns curiosity into real research,” explains Taryn Wilkinson, Manager of Sustainability...
NC ‘raises the steaks’ with butchery program to meet surging demand
March 10, 2026
Top butchers in Canada are praising Niagara College’s recently announced artisanal butchery program poised to help fill high demand in Ontario. A one-year certificate program, Professional Butchery Techniques will welcome its first intake of students in September 2026, aimed at those interested in expanding their chef expertise or those exploring a trending artisanal craft for the first time. Beyond basic meat cutting, the program will teach various techniques from charcuterie to brining, smoking and preserving,...
Niagara College launches unique Defence Systems Engineering Technology programs
February 5, 2026
As Canada strengthens its defence readiness and technological innovation, new programs at Niagara College will give students hands-on experience building drones, instrument payloads, and autonomous systems, preparing them for sought-after careers in defence, security, aerospace, and emerging technologies. “As autonomous systems including drones play an increasingly important role across industries, Niagara College’s new Defence Systems Engineering Technology programs respond to Canada’s need for skilled innovators,” said Duane Bender, Dean of NC’s School of Media, Trades...
Please be respectful: Smoking and vaping on campus is permitted in designated areas only
January 16, 2023
To ensure that Niagara College is a place of mutual respect that supports the health and well-being of students, employees and visitors, smoking and vaping is only permitted in designated areas of campus. All other areas on campus continue to be smoke free. Designated Smoking Areas Designated Smoking Areas (DSAs) on campus are sheltered, well-ventilated, and clearly marked with signage. They contain combustible waste receptacles for proper disposal. They are also indicated on campus maps:...
Subscribe to NC Alert for urgent notifications from Niagara College
February 12, 2020
As part of Niagara College’s commitment to providing a safe learning environment, a key college information channel is NC Alert – a free opt-in service which provides urgent safety notifications from the College to students, staff and faculty in real-time via text message and/or email for those who opt-in. This builds upon feedback we received over the past several months about the consistency of this service which we’ve worked to resolve to ensure staff, faculty...
