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Plastic Flux, a new start-up in Toronto, is looking to turn trash into something beautiful. They transform black plastic into functional furniture by shredding it and forming it into sheets that are then turned into tables, chairs and more. “Our business model is to try and divert trash away at the...

George Brown College’s Food Innovation and Research Studio (FIRSt) now has the potential to share its expertise with businesses across Canada thanks to a new partnership with an agri-tech network. FIRSt signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with Bioenterprise, an agricultural tech engine...

George Brown has once again ranked in the top ten for Canadian colleges when it comes to research activities. With many projects in motion last year, we provided more than 1,000 students with important opportunities to work with industry partners and get experience solving real-world problems...

By Dr. Krista Holmes Making inroads for college researchers amidst Canada's university-dominated research and innovation landscape often feels like climbing uphill in mud. This feeling persisted long before the pandemic and has only been amplified since. But, like climbing uphill in mud, it’s an...

2019

George Brown College Partners with Joe Fresh to Further Innovation in Textile Recycling

Toronto, Ontario (July 18, 2019) — George Brown College is pleased to announce a collaboration between its Fashion Exchange and Joe Fresh, one of Canada’s leading fashion retailers.

City of Toronto partners with George Brown, MaRS and ReMAP on Urban Manufacturing Space

Toronto, Ontario (June 19, 2019) - The City of Toronto is partnering with George Brown College (GBC), MaRS Discovery District and Refined Manufacturing Acceleration Process (ReMAP) to pioneer a new kind of urban manufacturing space.

George Brown College Secures $4.1 Million for The Arbour

Toronto, Ontario (May 30, 2019) - Ontario's first mass-timber, low carbon institutional building set to drive innovation in sustainable construction.

Cutting edge School of Design facility opens today at George Brown College

Toronto, Ontario (May 6, 2019) - Modern, collaborative space fuels student learning, innovation and industry research.

2018

George Brown College secures funding for fashion research, promoting environmentally and socially sustainable production for the fashion industry

Toronto, Ontario (July 25, 2018) – George Brown College is pleased to announce a total of $2.5 million in infrastructure funding for its Fashion Exchange, an innovative new facility purpose-built to revitalize the Canadian fashion industry.

George Brown College Tall Wood Campus Building to be Designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects + Acton Ostry Architects

Toronto, Ontario (April 3, 2018) – George Brown College has selected Moriyama & Teshima Architects + Acton Ostry Architects to design The Arbour – its tall wood campus building on Toronto’s waterfront. This moves the project one step closer to construction of Ontario’s first tall wood, low carbon institutional building.

2017

George Brown College named #1 Research College in Canada for second time in three years

Toronto, Ontario (November 2, 2017) – Each year RESEARCH Infosource Inc. produces rankings of the top Canadian research institutions across universities, colleges, hospitals, and corporate research and development spenders. George Brown College achieved top results for Canadian colleges across various categories including first in research income, first in number of paid students in research, second for number of partnerships and second for number of completed projects.

University of Windsor and George Brown College join intelliFLEX

Toronto, Ontario (October 4, 2017) – The intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance has added to its membership two institutions with significant strengths in wearables and flexible electronics. George Brown’s industry-focused applied research and innovation research exchanges provide industrial companies with IP-friendly assistance to integrate flexible electronics into products along with product validation in niche use cases.

George Brown College’s Green Building Centre promotes sustainable construction solutions

Toronto, Ontario (August 24, 2017) – Green sustainability is being explored and redefined at George Brown College’s Green Building Centre, which has become an important hub for innovative and environmentally responsible practices in the construction sector. The Centre, which is a state-of-the-art, industry-focused applied research and innovation structure, was funded in part by FedDev Ontario’s Prosperity Initiative.

George Brown College Secures Funding for Design, Food and Beverage Research

Toronto, Ontario (May 3, 2017) – George Brown College has been named as recipient of two grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council’s College and Community Innovation Program (NSERC-CCIP). The results were announced on May 2, 2017, by the Minister of Science, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan. The NSERC-CCIP supports applied research and collaborations that lead to commercialization and technology transfer while facilitating the development of new technologies and innovative collaboration in communities across the country.

George Brown College hails federal budget focus on skills and innovation

Toronto, Ontario (March 23, 2017) – George Brown College is pleased to see specific initiatives in the 2017 federal budget that will help Canada’s colleges and polytechnics expand their support for industry, employers and learners of all ages. Its strong focus on skills and innovation creates an opportunity to harness our institutions’ leadership across these priorities.

George Brown College Announces Innovation Exchange and Expansion of Waterfront Campus

Toronto, Ontario (Jan. 23, 2017) – George Brown College announced today an expansion of its Waterfront Campus, to be located in Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts, just blocks from George Brown’s Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences. The $59-million facility will house part of George Brown’s School of Design, including its interdisciplinary design studio, Institute without Boundaries, as well as a new Innovation Exchange focused on design solutions for the smart economy.

2016

Government of Canada support for colleges boosts industry collaborations

Winnipeg, Manitoba (September 7, 2016) — The Government of Canada understands that protecting the environment and growing the economy go hand in hand. The global clean technology market is expanding rapidly, which presents the country’s researchers and industrial sectors the chance to work on innovations that will support sustainable growth and deliver prosperity for all Canadians. Manitoba’s heavy vehicle manufacturing sector is no exception. The sector is continually improving its vehicles’ emissions control and fuel efficiencies, but it needs access to local test facilities to meet industry standards and stay competitive.

George Brown College applauds Ontario budget’s increased access to post–secondary education, investment in applied research

Toronto, Ontario (February 26, 2016) – Measures in the 2016 Ontario budget to improve access to post-secondary education and increase investment in applied research strengthen the province’s college system, according to George Brown College President Anne Sado. “I am thrilled to see the focus on students in this budget and applaud the Ontario government for making education more accessible,” said Sado.

Municipalities, Universities, Schools, Health Agencies, and Hospitals engaged to improve Torontonians’ diets

Toronto, Ontario (January 29, 2016) – George Brown College today announced the launch of a new initiative to engage municipalities, universities, schools, health agencies and hospitals in helping to improve the diet, physical health and wellness of people in the GTA.

George Brown College Secures Funding for Social Innovation Research in SSHRC Pilot Program

Toronto, Ontario (January 21, 2016) – Four research teams at George Brown College have been named as first-round recipients of the pilot program of the Community and College Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF), through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).