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Purpose-driven applied research, innovation and entrepreneurship that drives real‑world change.

Generator at Sheridan is the embodiment of applied solutions-driven work — bringing together cross-disciplinary teams of researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers to solve problems in partnership with industry and community.

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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 (formerly known as the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies) connects Sheridan’s technology and manufacturing partners, local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and students in manufacturing excellence.

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EDGE

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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Research & Scholarship

Sheridan aims to accelerate community health with nine new research projects

Apr 04, 2024

Nine new research projects from Sheridan will modern-day issues such as food insecurity, mental health access, and social programming for newcomers to Canada.

Research & Scholarship

Readying screen industry creators and storytellers with future-ready skills

Mar 25, 2024

With the rising use of technologies such a virtual reality and artificial intelligence, industry partners are looking to leaders in the innovation space to help them navigate the wave of change.

Research & Scholarship

Sheridan Research Centre Director lands Oscar nomination

Jan 31, 2024

David Oppenheim co-produced To Kill A Tiger, one of five Academy Award nominees for Best Documentary Feature.

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Research & Scholarship

Sheridan announces new names for two Research Centres

Dec 15, 2023

Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing, Centre for Applied AI take on names that better reflect their expertise

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Sheridan aims to accelerate community health with nine new research projects

Readying screen industry creators and storytellers with future-ready skills

Sheridan Research Centre Director lands Oscar nomination

Sheridan announces new names for two Research Centres

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