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Paul Soubry announced as ARI Day Keynote, April 5!

January 9, 2018

Paul Soubry will be the keynote speaker at Red River College’s second-annual Applied Research & Innovation Day, taking place at the College on April 5, 2018.
Space in the keynote luncheon is limited so click here to register now!
As President and CEO of NFI Group (which includes New Flyer Industries, Motor Coach Industries and NFI Parts), Paul leads the largest bus manufacturer in North America.
Paul was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 in 2014, and in 2014 was inducted in the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Hall of Fame, received the CPHR/HRMAM Patron of the Year Award in 2016, and was recognized as Canada’s 2016 CEO of the Year by the Financial Post.
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Ebola Outbreaks: Why is Winnipeg at Forefront of Challenge?

December 19, 2017

The worst Ebola virus outbreak in history began in December 2013 and Canada was there to respond with the assistance of the National Microbiology Laboratory’s (NML) Special Pathogens Section (Public Health Agency of Canada), who provided diagnostic support via numerous deployments of their mobile laboratory. Read More →

NSERC’s Science, Action! video contest, deadline Jan. 19

December 19, 2017

NSERC’s Science, Action! video contest offers postsecondary students a chance to win cash prizes. Working alone or in teams, students are challenged to film or animate short, creative videos that tell a simple story about fascinating science. Top prize is $3,500! Read More →

Bitcoin? Intro to Blockchain Lunch & Learn

December 15, 2017

Bitcoin steals the headlines but behind it is a Blockchain technology poised to disrupt several industries.
This Lunch & Learn will provide an overview of blockchain basics as well and a review of some new ventures being funded by an Initial Coin Offering (ICO). Read More →

TACAM Welcomes Heather Smart

December 15, 2017

The Technology Access Centre for Aerospace and Manufacturing (TACAM) is pleased to welcome Heather Smart to the team. Heather joined our team in the role of Applied Research Professional. 
Heather is a Professional Engineer with over 10 years of experience working as a Production Engineer at StandardAero, where she gained expertise in many forms of engine component repair and inspection methods.
Most recently, Heather earned a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in the area of Aerospace Materials (Superalloys).
Email: hsmart@rrc.ca

Keeping the Family Culinary Tradition Alive: Kyle Andreasen Joins Culinary Research & Innovation Team

December 15, 2017


The Culinary Research & Innovation (CRI) team at Red River College are doing some fascinating and delicious work. Their efforts are paying off, with an expanding team and new partnerships emerging. We caught up with CRI’s new Research Technician, Kyle Andreasen, to talk about the future of culinary research.
Culinary research and innovation is a fascinating yet often overlooked field. What do you think some of the more exciting trends in culinary innovation are? Read More →

First-ever SECD International course: Featured fellows share their experiences

December 7, 2017

The first-ever 16-week Science of Early Child Development (SECD) International Course, co-facilitated by Red River College and Aga Khan University in Nairobi, recently came to an end this fall.
The course was a key component of the year-long World Bank Africa Early Years Fellowship, created for the purpose of assembling a select group of African professionals to work at capacity-building in their home countries, in support of governments and World Bank teams as they ramp up investments in early years resources.
Read about the experience here.

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