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Centre for Applied AI

The Centre for Applied AI (formerly known as the Centre for Mobile Innovation) creates innovative solutions for health care using creative applications of mobile technologies like the Internet of things, wearable computing, augmented/virtual reality, and machine learning.

Centre for Elder Research (CER)

CER conducts leading-edge research in the field of aging by examining innovative ways to enhance the well-being of older adults and the environments that support them.

Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing

The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (CIM) merges technology and innovation to drive forward manufacturing expertise, technology and real-world solutions with immediate impact.

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EDGE is a hub for budding entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers to connect, learn and work. EDGE fosters the development of entrepreneurial skills through events, training, mentorship and access to co-working space.

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Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT)

SIRT proudly supports innovation in film, television and interaction media through their applied research.

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Sheridan receives high national rankings in applied research and innovationDec 5, 2024 | Research & Scholarship
Sheridan to bolster local research and innovation needs in AI and manufacturing with $400,000 NSERC grantJul 26, 2024 | Research & Scholarship
Sheridan expands innovation and commercialization capacity with over $290,000 investment from Intellectual Property Ontario Apr 8, 2024

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FAHCS Research Symposium showcases student capstone projects

Apr 17, 2025

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Student discovers passion for universal design through hands-on research at Sheridan

Apr 8, 2025

A campus research project helped fourth-year Experiential Design student Danielle Roberts discover her passion for universal design and community well-being.

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PSB Graduate accelerates EDGE's on-campus growth

Feb 24, 2025

Meghna Rajendra Shah helped expand EDGE's student membership from 360 to over 3,600.

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Engineering student supports research for lower-limb amputees

Feb 10, 2025

Shengwei’s work has supported the enhancement of prosthetic design and fit by gathering data from robotic simulations, mimicking human movements to assess different pressure points like weight.

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