Applied Research and Innovation Office

The Applied Research and Innovation Office (ARIO) at Loyalist College connects industry, faculty, researchers, and students through dynamic applied research projects. Home to the Centre for Natural Products (CNP) and the Centre for Healthy Communities (CFHC), ARIO helps businesses and communities solve pressing challenges, foster social innovation, and drive economic development. Thanks to the combined efforts of our passionate students, expert researchers and dedicated staff, Loyalist College has secured its position among Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges for the fourth consecutive year.

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Research Ethics Board (REB) Support

Reviewing and approving research proposals involving human participants.

Infrastructure and Resources

Providing research expertise and access to state-of-the-art equipment.

Student and Faculty Support

Developing unparalleled hands-on learning experiences.

Collaborative Partnerships

Facilitating collaboration between industry partners and agencies in the ecosystem.

Research and Development

Conducting applied research to support innovation.

Centre for Natural Products

The Centre for Natural Products (CNP) is an applied research hub with expertise in plant-based technologies, offering support to businesses in the personal care, cosmetics, food and beverage, cannabis and psilocybin industries.

Centre for Healthy Communities

The Centre for Healthy Communities (CFHC) is Loyalist College’s newest applied research focused on tackling urgent problems in health care, social services and community well-being.

Let’s Talk Science

Let’s Talk Science is a national organization that offers science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based programs to support youth, educators, and volunteers across Canada. Let’s Talk Science is present in more than 50 Canadian colleges and universities, with a mission to go to schools and community events to raise STEM awareness and engagement. 

At Loyalist, Let’s Talk Science student volunteers build valuable transferable skills and deliver fun science outreach activities at local schools and community events.

Home Share

Home Share Loyalist is an innovative, mutually beneficial housing solution that promotes intergenerational living for Loyalist students, with a focus on international students, and adults 55 years of age and older in the region.

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