Research and Innovation Week
April 8 - April 12, 2024
We’re hosting our Research and Innovation Week from April 8 to 12. Events include our Research Showcase highlighting many of our applied research projects, the Student Innovation Challenge Powered by RBC Future Launch, the latest edition of the Unlikely Innovators podcast, and a special funding announcement hosted by Cambrian R&D.
Research Showcase
eDome
April 8, 2024, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Drop by and check out some of the exciting projects Cambrian R&D has undertaken this past year! Students and industry partners will be on hand to talk further about these partnerships. And, of course, innovation goes better with popcorn, so grab a bag and tour our Research Showcase.
"Through applied research, I’ve been able to do a lot of cool welding that I didn’t even do yet in my program, and because of that I’ve been able to excel in my classes much quicker than if I didn’t have this opportunity."
Brandon Perron
"We cover everything from agriculture and food production to mining. All of our projects involve staff, faculty and, most importantly, students."
Dr. Mike CommitoDirector of Cambrian R&D
Live Unlikely Innovators podcast
eDome
April 9, 2024, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join Mike Commito and Steve Gravel, hosts of Cambrian’s Unlikely Innovators podcast for a live recording of their latest episode – a special guest to be announced soon. Spots are limited. Stay tuned for more details.
Explore Cambrian R&D
Glencore Centre for Innovation
April 10, 2024, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop by anytime between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (no appointment necessary) for a guided tour of everything Cambrian R&D and the Centre for Smart Mining have to offer!
Funding Animation announcement
Glencore Centre for Innovation
April 11, 2024, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Join us for an exciting funding announcement with the City of Greater Sudbury, through the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation, about a partnership that will provide Cambrian animation and game design students with paid experiential learning opportunities with industry.
Cambrian Student Innovation Challenge, Powered by RBC Future Launch
Student Life Centre
April 11, 2024, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cheer on Cambrian students pitching their business ideas to a panel of judges to compete for $6,500 in prize money. The event will also feature a keynote presentation by David Anselmo, President of Hideaway Pictures Inc. & CEO of Northern Ontario Film Studios. Guest judges include Gabrielle Roy, owner of Stitch & Stone, Shouyi Ma, President and CEO of Hanson Canada, and Bill Bray from Royal Bank of Canada.
Register now to reserve your spot for a night of networking and innovation and learn more about our event and sponsors.
