A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way: Studying the Science of Gratefulness at Fleming College

A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way: Studying the Science of Gratefulness at Fleming College

What if something as simple as writing down three things you’re grateful for each day could improve your mood, increase your motivation, and make daily life feel more meaningful? Dr. Taryn Grieder set out to answer that very question. A faculty member in Fleming College’s School of General Arts and Sciences, Dr. Grieder partnered with… Continue reading A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way: Studying the Science of Gratefulness at Fleming College

Protecting Birds on Fleming’s Frost Campus

Bird-window collisions pose a serious conservation challenge, but applied research at Fleming College’s Frost Campus is proving that small, science-backed interventions can have a big impact. In 2022, Professor Thom Luloff received funding through Fleming College’s internal research grant program, iGRO, to assess the effectiveness of window markers in reducing bird strikes on campus. Partnering… Continue reading Protecting Birds on Fleming’s Frost Campus

Fleming College launches bee hotel research to support pollinators in Kawartha Lakes 

Lindsay, ON – (May 28, 2025) – New bee hotels installed by Fleming College are creating buzz in Lindsay as part of a research initiative to understand how to better protect native pollinators.  Bee hotels—cavities in wood and tube structures used for nesting—have been installed in the pollinator gardens at Fleming’s Frost Campus over the… Continue reading Fleming College launches bee hotel research to support pollinators in Kawartha Lakes 

Post-secondary schools, conservation authority to nurture future sustainability leaders

Fleming College is proud to be a member of the Earth District and to support this new MOU with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). Read on for the Earth District’s full media release. May 2, 2025 – The next generation of sustainability leaders will benefit from a newly established partnership between a consortium… Continue reading Post-secondary schools, conservation authority to nurture future sustainability leaders

Fleming College’s 2025 Applied Research Expo highlighted innovation and collaboration

Lindsay, ON (March 5, 2025)—The 2025 Applied Research Expo at Fleming College’s Frost Campus in Lindsay brought together students, faculty, researchers, industry leaders, and community members from across Canada for a day of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. With over 150 registrants, attendees explored cutting-edge research, connected with local innovators, and took part in dynamic discussions… Continue reading Fleming College’s 2025 Applied Research Expo highlighted innovation and collaboration

Fleming College to Host 2025 Applied Research Expo: Collaboration for Innovation

Lindsay, ON – (February 14, 2025) – Fleming College is excited to host its annual Applied Research Expo on Wednesday, February 26, at Frost Campus in Lindsay, Ontario. This event brings together researchers, faculty, students, industry leaders, and community members for a day of discovery, collaboration, and innovation. This year’s theme, Collaboration for Innovation: Building… Continue reading Fleming College to Host 2025 Applied Research Expo: Collaboration for Innovation

Fleming College Ranks Among Canada’s Top Research Colleges

Peterborough, ON (December 12, 2024) – Fleming College has earned recognition as one of Canada’s leading research institutions, ranking #31 on Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges list for 2024. This recognition highlights Fleming’s standing among the 213 colleges across Canada, underscoring an ongoing commitment to applied, industry-driven research. The annual list, published by Research Infosource… Continue reading Fleming College Ranks Among Canada’s Top Research Colleges

Fleming College and Miranda Water Technologies Announce Partnership as Miranda Unveils Next-Generation Miracell® RBC

PETERBOROUGH, ON (October 17, 2024) — Miranda Water Technologies (Miranda), a pioneer in wastewater and water purification solutions, announced today a new partnership with Fleming College. Together, they will develop a SmartCell Control Module to enhance Miranda’s Miracell® Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC), improving efficiency, sustainability, and performance in wastewater treatment. The SmartCell Control Module will… Continue reading Fleming College and Miranda Water Technologies Announce Partnership as Miranda Unveils Next-Generation Miracell® RBC

Fleming College part of consortium receiving $4 million in funding for advanced technologies

Peterborough, ON (October 16, 2024) – The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) is providing $4 million to support industry-led research and development projects related to advanced manufacturing and clean growth. The announcement was made today by Vance Badawey, MP for Niagara Centre, and Chris Bittle, MP for St. Catharines. The funding was… Continue reading Fleming College part of consortium receiving $4 million in funding for advanced technologies

Good news for the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler in Ontario

Peterborough, ON (October 15, 2024) – Through new funding from the Ganawenim Meshkiki Initiative, Fleming is supporting the creation of new habitat for Kirtland’s Warblers (Setophaga kirtlandii), a small blue and yellow songbird. In Canada, the bird is endangered to the degree that current population estimates are unavailable. To carry out this project, Fleming College… Continue reading Good news for the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler in Ontario