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Future students, join us for College Information Program events at Durham College!

Anyone planning their post-secondary future is invited to our College Information Program (CIP) events hosted at Durham College on Thursday, October 26. Connect with representatives...

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Mental health advocate Mike Shoreman speaks at Durham College

Students and employees at Durham College (DC) heard from a renowned speaker and mental health advocate this week in recognition of World Mental Health Day....

Work-study abroad group poses for photo
Funding helps Durham College boost participation in international learning opportunities

Global Skills Opportunity grants over $38,000 to help eliminate work-study abroad barriers Even more Durham College (DC) students will benefit from the invaluable opportunities to...

A group of faculty, donors and urban farm employees pose for a ribbon cutting photo in front of vegetable gardens
Durham College leads the way in food security with grand opening of the Barrett Centre’s Ajax Urban Farm

Durham College (DC) celebrated the grand opening of the Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture’s Ajax Urban Farm today – a modern agricultural green space that’s...

DC professor Jennifer Friedman and video production student Shane Friedman are pictured outdoors in Guatemala giving a thumbs up.
Video production student heads to Ottawa to highlight benefits of DC-led trip to Guatemala

Durham College (DC) student Shane Friedman was one of 13 students to participate in what he calls a “life-changing” trip abroad to Guatemala and now...

DC Recognizes Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Durham College (DC) recognizes the 10th anniversary of Orange Shirt Day and the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through remembrance, reflection and action...

Students sit and watch reporter Priscilla Wolf on the screen in the Global Classroom.
Students welcome prominent Indigenous journalist to Rotary Global Classroom

With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaching on September 30, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) reporter Priscilla Wolf joined Durham College (DC) students...

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Durham College expands capacity to support clients with commercialization efforts

Durham College (DC) is helping small businesses and startups take the next steps to bring their products and services to market, as a result of...

Durham College and OACETT launch free student membership pilot

Durham College is partnering with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) to undertake a six-year pilot program to determine the value...

The interior of the Indoor Farm at the Barrett Centre in Ajax showing young green plants growing on shelves.
Farm fresh and accessible year-round: Durham College’s innovative indoor farm supports local food security

The Barrett Centre Indoor Farm has practical applications in urban and northern settings where it’s tough to grow fresh food. Even on the coldest day...