Loyalist College opens ‘The FailSafe’ to support tech-based innovation on campus

Belleville, ON, April 19, 2023  – Advancing its commitment to equip the regional workforce with future-focused skills and experiences, Loyalist College proudly unveils The FailSafe, a new technology-based learning environment and makerspace on campus. The FailSafe provides students, industry and community partners access to state-of-the-art equipment in a supportive environment where they can experiment and create using emerging technologies. 

“Loyalist’s student-centred and supportive learning environment ensures learners progress through their programs and develop new skills while feeling confident about the network of educators and industry experts behind them,” said Mark Kirkpatrick, Loyalist College President and CEO. “In engineering, a fail-safe is a design feature that prevents damage in the event of failure. We named this new learning environment on campus the ‘FailSafe’ because it’s designed to be a safe space for students to test their limits and innovate – without the fear of failure holding them back.” 

Students, staff and industry partners attended a ribbon cutting on April 17 to celebrate the opening of the state-of-the-art facilities. The event began with an opening address from President Kirkpatrick, followed by remarks by Student Government President Ravi Patel and Colby Vankoughnett, a student in Loyalist’s Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial program.  

Guests had the opportunity to view the array of technology available in the space, including 3D printers, CO2 laser cutters/engravers, recording booths, PC gaming stations, design computers and more.  

“Emerging technologies continue to reshape industry practices and create exciting new careers,” said President Kirkpatrick. “As Loyalist completes capital renovations and facility upgrades, we are building opportunities for students, local businesses and community members to access cutting-edge equipment and services right here in the Bay of Quinte.”

About Loyalist College
Loyalist College is located on the territory of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, and the Haudenosaunee people. We acknowledge our shared obligation to respect, honour, and sustain these lands and the natural resources contained within. Ranked one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges, Loyalist College empowers students, faculty, staff, and partners through experiential, industry cluster-based education, training and applied research programs. As Ontario’s Destination College, the College provides job-ready graduates for, and knowledge transfer to, industry and the community. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, the College is perfectly positioned between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Loyalist College offers more than 70 full-time diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs in biosciences, building sciences, business, community service, health and wellness, media studies, public safety, and skilled trades. Continuing education options are available through LoyalistFocus.com, including hundreds of online, distance and in-class courses, and through the College’s 100+ university transfer agreements. Loyalist College is a key driver of social and economic health in eastern Ontario. It contributes 3.8 percent of the Gross Regional Product, representing $398.9 million annually to the regional economy – based on a November 2022 report by Emsi. For more information on Loyalist College’s Belleville, Bancroft and Toronto campuses and Port Hope satellite location, visit loyalistcollege.com.

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Contact: 
Hannah Brown
Acting Director of Marketing and Communications
613-921-0784
hbrown@loyalistcollege.com