Niagara College to host DSBN’s 28th annual Technological Skills Challenge on March 4
February 26, 2026
On March 4, more than 300 high school students from across Niagara will showcase their talents at the District School Board of Niagara’s (DSBN) 28th annual Technological Skills Challenge, hosted by Niagara College. The event will be held at Niagara College’s Welland Campus and Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where students from 16 DSBN secondary schools will showcase their talents through a series of hands-on challenges that highlight the technical, creative and practical skills...
Flags lowered in memory of student Mark Krutik
February 23, 2026
College flags have been lowered to honour the memory of Mark Krutik, a fourth-year student in the joint BA Game Design Program (Niagara College and Brock University), who passed away on February 10. Mark was a strong accessibility advocate and passionate artist and musician. He is survived by his parents, Vera and Sergey. A service has not been scheduled at this time. Niagara College sends its heartfelt condolences to Mark’s family, friends, classmates and faculty....
Battle of the barrels: Team Wine and Team Beer compete for pairing supremacy
February 20, 2026
The table is set, the glasses are polished, and Niagara College students have officially thrown down the gauntlet. Caps, Corks and Forks will return for a sold-out 19th round on Saturday, Feb. 21, bringing 250 guests to the College’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This lively, highly anticipated event continues a playful rivalry between the College’s wine and beer students, who are vying for beverage pairing supremacy. As guests enjoy an elegant five-course meal,...
NC students create a buzz with high-tech bee conservation
February 9, 2026
Students from Niagara College’s School of Environment and Horticulture are applying cutting-edge technology to global pollinator conservation through a unique partnership with U.K.-based AgriSound. Ecosystem Restoration students are utilizing AgriSound’s Polly™ bioacoustic monitoring technology to analyze pollinator activity in real-time. The solar-powered units record acoustic data to track bumblebee activity across diverse habitats. The research provides insights into seasonal trends and behaviour patterns, which will be used to inform and improve future restoration methods. By...
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...
