The 2026–27 academic year opens the door to new partnerships and meaningful opportunities for collaboration.
Cinespace helps develop 91ÑÇÉ« student talent for film and TV industry
Cinespace is extending an already successful and meaningful partnership with the University by donating the exclusive use of its Stage 1 and 2 by 91ÑÇɫ’s for an additional two years. Parliamentary Assistant Lorne Coe visited the studio to celebrate this gift, which will allow students from 91ÑÇɫ’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design to learn the art and craft of the film industry through hands-on exploration, experiential learning and practical training in the latest media technologies.
91ÑÇÉ« hosts Governor General on official tour of Canada
91ÑÇÉ« U was honoured to welcome the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, to Keele campus as part of her official tour of Canada. The visit showcased 91ÑÇɫ’s leadership in artificial intelligence research and featured a fireside chat exploring the Governor General’s perspectives on trust, human rights and the foundations of democratic society.
91ÑÇÉ« U receives nearly $10 million from Wellcome to continue the fight against antimicrobial resistance
91ÑÇɫ’s Global Strategy Lab (GSL) launched a four-year strategic plan for its AMR Policy Accelerator to drive progress against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This plan is supported by $9.6 million from Wellcome – a leading global health philanthropy foundation. In September, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, Maggie Chi, joined Interim President Philipps, 91ÑÇɫ’s Dean of the Faculty of Health and School of Medicine, GSL researchers, and Wellcome CEO to announce this tremendous investment.
Minister Quinn visits 91ÑÇÉ«
The Hon. Nolan Quinn, Ontario’s Minster of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, visited Keele Campus to see first-hand how 91ÑÇÉ« students in STEM, education, and health programs are developing in-demand skills through hands-on learning, research, and experiential education that prepares them for practice-ready careers.
Minister Saunderson and PA Pierre celebrate OUA week at 91ÑÇÉ« U
91ÑÇÉ« welcomed Ontario’s Minister of Sport, the Hon. Brian Saunderson, and Parliamentary Assistant Natalie Pierre to meet with 91ÑÇÉ« Lions student-athletes and showcase the impact of OUA sport in fostering student success, leadership and community engagement. A great way to celebrate the inaugural OUA week!
