Innovation Village Transforms Learning

New space and virtual hub will help students compete in a global market.

The workforce of today is rapidly changing, and it is clear that these changes will only intensify into the future. Building a model of experience-based education for tomorrow’s leaders is a priority at Fanshawe College. Nowhere is this more evident than in the creation of a dynamic space and integrated learning model known as Innovation Village.

In the heart of Fanshawe’s London Campus, Innovation Village will be a physical and virtual hub where students will receive one-stop support and exceptional learning opportunities. Innovation Village will challenge students to do things differently and to be open-minded. Community partners are invited to access the expert resources of professors and students through project work, with a view to fueling economic growth and social benefits.

Innovation is a culture nurtured by conditions—not a thing, but a way of doing things. Innovation Village will transform learning at Fanshawe. Every student will graduate with a Signature Innovative Learning Experience (SILEx) and Job Skills for the Future so they gain the technical and human skills required for a changing world of work.

Innovation Village will ensure students enter the workforce job-ready,” says Peter Devlin, President of Fanshawe College. “Students will learn how to be adaptable and entrepreneurial so they can spot opportunities to grow existing businesses and create new local businesses that compete in a global market.

Fanshawe’s Innovation Village is more than just a space—it is a way of working and learning. It is a College-wide commitment to ensure that every student is empowered to be creative, resilient and prepared for the workforce of tomorrow. This year, we have seen just how quickly our world can change, making our new approach to teaching and learning more relevant than ever.