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NII BLOG
Read on for the latest thinking on a new energy future.


First-ever SWERVE technology festival sees thousands of visitors touch the future
There was something for each of the 3,500+ visitors to NII's first-ever SWERVE technology festival this past weekend.
Sep 14, 20222 min read


Rural Ontario set to touch the future with SWERVE event this weekend
This weekend, the first-ever SWERVE festival opens its doors, giving visitors a hands-on feel for how we will live and work in the future.
Sep 6, 20222 min read


Esports tournaments coming to SWERVE event—with great prizes!
On September 10th, come to SWERVE at the Southampton Coliseum for your chance to win an Oculus Quest 2 headset and other great prizes!
Aug 29, 20221 min read


Bruce County Public Library bringing hands-on fun to SWERVE event
Librarians and staff throughout the county are packing up unique experiences and bringing them to the NII ExploreZone at SWERVE.
Aug 23, 20222 min read


Georgian College inspires with virtual reality experiences at SWERVE event
Visitors will experience a variety of immersive virtual reality technologies that Georgian is currently using as part of their stude
Aug 19, 20222 min read


Bruce County Museum to showcase new exhibit at SWERVE event this September
At SWERVE, the Museum will be giving guests an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their new “Made in Bruce” exhibit coming next year.
Aug 4, 20222 min read


Science hits the road again this summer with NII Explore
NII Explore’s Science in the Summer is back for its second summer of fun, bringing hands-on learning to students of all ages.
Jul 5, 20222 min read


NII Explore coding delivered to more than 2,000 local students this year
As the school year winds to a close, NII Explore has completed its final week of coding education for more than 2,000 elementary students.
Jun 20, 20222 min read


Georgian signs on as Nuclear Innovation Institute’s newest Friend
Friends of NII are not-for-profit and public sector organizations that share NII’s mission to embrace new thinking in the energy industry.
Jun 7, 20221 min read


Choosing hope: local teens negotiate for the future of our planet
On Earth Day 2022 we reflect on the first-of-its-kind March Break World Climate Simulation for students in Bruce County, hosted at NII.
Apr 22, 20223 min read


NII Explore and Bruce County Public Library host virtual Science at Home this March Break
NII and Bruce County Public Library are pleased to host exciting Science at Home livestreams each day of March Break.
Mar 9, 20222 min read


NII Explore’s March Break World Climate Simulation open for registration
The NII Explore program at the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is pleased to host the World Climate Simulation, sponsored by Bruce Power.
Feb 24, 20222 min read


NII’s Phillip Craig wins Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence
The Golden Apple Award “recognizes high standards of professionalism, leadership and innovation in education by a local educator.”
Nov 30, 20212 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Ontario Pumped Storage, new children's book, snow safety
I shared how our commitment to clean energy and ability to support and leverage the clean energy sector in the Bruce, Grey and Huron region.
Nov 4, 20212 min read


MIC visits the Shore Report podcast with the Town of Saugeen Shores
Recently the MIC had an opportunity to record an episode of Town of Saugeen Shores' Shore Report podcast series.
Sep 20, 20211 min read


Catch up on your summer reading list: STEM must-reads for kids and teens
#ScienceInTheSummer is visiting library branches across the region this week, so check out a list of STEM must-reads this summer.
Aug 9, 20211 min read


Empowered youth in Arran-Elderslie are making positive, lasting change
Municipalities have a unique opportunity to develop an innovative format for youth engagement that is meaningful to young people.
Aug 6, 20217 min read


NII Explore takes science on the road this summer
NII Explore Science in the Summer programming is popping up around the region, bringing hands-on learning to students of all ages.
Jul 27, 20212 min read


Winning Mission to Mars Team Aquila reunites at NII
We welcomed NII Explore Mission to Mars winning Team Aquila to the Nuclear Innovation Institute yesterday for a tour, some pizza and a chat.
Jul 22, 20211 min read


Continuing the conversation on supporting Indigenous communities
Terri-Lynn Woods of OCNI shares how projects like these impact both Indigenous communities and the energy sector.
Jun 30, 20213 min read
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