Durham to enhance Barrett Centre offerings with donation

Durham College has received long-term funding from the Barret Family Foundation in support of the Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture. This multi-million dollar support will enhance the centre’s offerings with new programs, expanded scholarships and bursaries, and open educational resources. It will also fund the purchase of equipment and technologies that will […]

Centennial College, Durham College, Georgian College, Humber Polytechnic, and Ontario Tech University have signed an MOU to create a consortium on clean energy workforce development. The Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium will be guided by an industry advisory council and will support training and upskilling in several areas relevant to clean energy development including skilled […]

Durham College has strengthened its partnership with Ayrshire College in Scotland through a project focused on workforce development, learning innovation, and industry-focused education. “Our partnership with Ayrshire College demonstrates how collaboration can transform workforce development,” said Durham Managing Director, Business and Workforce Development, Corporate Training Services Robin Young. “Together, we are creating immersive learning experiences […]

Durham College and the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland have announced that they are collaborating on a joint online Renewable Energy Project Management program. The program will provide learners with project management skills and knowledge of the renewable energy projects sector. “There is an immediate need for training that equips professionals with […]

Durham College has joined a nuclear energy working group and has received funds to support the development of a new immersive research stage. The college recently joined the Canada-ASEAN Business Council Nuclear Energy Working Group, which is focused on the future of global energy workforce development. Durham will play a crucial role in critical conversations […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada are marking Open Education Week by recognizing and sharing the benefits of affordable and accessible education. BCcampus has sponsored several events at British Columbia institutions including a virtual talk; panel discussions at Thompson Rivers University and Vancouver Community College; and a hands-on exploration of Open Educational Resources (OER) for Douglas College […]

Durham College has partnered with eCampusOntario to deliver an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals micro‑credential series to people across Canada. This free, bilingual, fully accessible program is focused on teaching Canadians the AI skills they need for the workforce. The program offers seven brief modules that were developed by Durham’s AI Hub with non-technical learners in […]

Durham College and Trent University have agreed to create a pathway between Durham’s Supply Chain and Operations program and Trent’s Durham campus Bachelor of Arts in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Eligible students will be able to fast-track their bachelor’s degree by transferring their Durham credits to Trent. This pathway combines the college’s practical and […]

Durham College has announced five new programs which will launch in Fall 2026. These programs will meet industry needs while providing students with the skills and connections they need to begin or advance their careers. The offerings include a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Human Resources Management); graduate certificates in Marketing Management – AI and […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada hosted community-building activities, informational sessions, and prize draws to help students get oriented to their new lives on campus. Students took part in social events that ranged from headphone discos to pep rallies to inflatable courses and games, as well as academic workshops to prepare students for their studies. Dalhousie University […]