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Sault academic and scientific research takes a leap forward

The groundbreaking for Algoma University's new BioSciences building takes place Sept. 11 in Sault Ste. Marie.

 
The groundbreaking for Algoma University's new BioSciences building takes place Sept. 11 in Sault Ste. Marie.

Officially known as the BioSciences and Technologies Convergence Centre, the $16 million project is being built with federal and provincial funds provided by the Knowledge Infrastructure Program and the Ontario budget.

The 48,000-square-foot building will be located on the north end of the Queen Street campus.

Its construction is being heralded as a “significant step” for the university. When completed, the building will boost the school's research capacity with new opportunities for student and faculty in biology, compute science and computer games technology.