University of Toronto- Institute for Multidisciplinary Design and Innovation (UT-IMDI)

The University of Toronto Institute for Multi-Disciplinary Design & Innovation (UT-IMDI) aims to create a unique Project Based Learning (PBL) in partnership with industry. It will give students the opportunity to work on industry design and development projects far beyond the experience they currently gain through the curriculum. UT-IMDI provides students with real life training by involving them in practical, industry based projects. It promotes awareness of the design and development challenges facing industry through its emphasis on multidisciplinary and evolving technology. The Institute calls for working relationship between the University and industry partners from various sectors to collaborate on projects based on real industry design and development needs.

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Dr. Kamran Behdinan Professor, UT-IMDI Director, NSERC Design Chair

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Hatch office expansion in Port Elgin

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Global engineering firm Hatch has moved into a larger facility on Goderich Street in Port Elgin. It will accommodate 25 people, with more room for meeting space.

Bruce Power, Framatome sign MoU for safety-related Life-Extension Program updates

Friday, November 30, 2018

Bruce Power today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Framatome valued at $18.7 million covering a range of innovations and new activities, including operational improvements for its nuclear reactors. These innovative modernizations, planned for Bruce A and Bruce B, are an important component of the facility’s Life-Extension Program, which will allow the plant to continue operating through 2064.

The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries welcomes Bruce Power President and CEO Mike Rencheck as Keynote Speaker at its Awards Lunch & AGM Conference

Thursday, November 29, 2018

November 27, 2018, Ajax Ontario. – The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) held its Annual General Meeting, Awards Lunch and AGM Conference on November 27th at the Ajax Convention Centre in Ajax Ontario. The AGM Conference on "Nuclear Innovation and Medical Isotopes Saving Lives" discussed new technologies for producing a variety of medical isotopes in power reactors as well as in cyclotron facilities in Canada.

OPG's nuclear stations achieve highest safety ratings

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Darlington and Pickering facilities continue to operate safely

Nuclear Innovation Institute temporary headquarters at OCNI Office in Port Elgin

Monday, November 12, 2018

In a joint statement November 9, Bruce Power and the County of Bruce have announced that they will look for a new site on which to build the Ontario Nuclear Innovative Institute (NII).

Canada Poised to Lead the Deployment of Next-Generation Nuclear Technology

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

The Government of Canada recognizes that innovation in the nuclear sector plays a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and delivering good, middle-class jobs as Canada moves toward a low-carbon future.

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