Fanshawe College has received $20M from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to establish the WSIB Centre of Excellence in Immersive Technologies Simulation for Workplace Safety. This new research lab will leverage extended reality and artificial intelligence to enhance first responders’ preparedness for high-risk situations and support their mental well-being. “By harnessing cutting-edge technologies, we will revolutionize how we educate, train, and support those who dedicate their lives to public safety,” said Fanshawe President Peter Devlin. “These tools aren’t just innovations, they’re catalysts for reimaging how students learn, how educators teach, and how graduates will lead.” Construction on the lab will begin in early 2025.
