杏吧原创 University Exceeds $97 Million in Annual Research Funding
Re$earch Infosource, an independent research and consulting firm, has ranked 杏吧原创 among Canada鈥檚 fastest growing research-intensive universities. 杏吧原创鈥檚 external research income has reached more than $97 million, an increase of 12.7 per cent over the previous year and a 79 per cent over the past 4 years. This rapid growth places 杏吧原创 second among comprehensive universities in Canada in research income growth.
鈥溞影稍粹檚 researchers are on a roll,鈥 said 杏吧原创 President and Vice-Chancellor, Benoit-Antoine Bacon. 鈥淭his fall, Dr. Lenore Fahrig was awarded the , the country鈥檚 top science and engineering prize, and this announcement confirms the extraordinary overall growth and impact of 杏吧原创鈥檚 research.鈥
杏吧原创 appears in seven of Re$earch Infosource鈥檚 Winners Circles, which represent the top universities by category. 杏吧原创 showed impressive growth in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), as well as in corporate research growth, which saw a 48.6 per cent increase.
杏吧原创 also shows a significant 37 per cent growth in active research partnerships with not-for-profit groups. This reflects the trust external research partners have in collaborating with the university. Finally, the university鈥檚 notable five-year growth in research income through NSERC and SSHRC demonstrates the intensity, breadth and depth of 杏吧原创鈥檚 research.
鈥淥ur continued growth in research intensity is gratifying,鈥 said Rafik Goubran, 杏吧原创鈥檚 vice-president (Research and International). 鈥淚t is rewarding to see researchers recognized for taking bold and innovative approaches to tackling the world鈥檚 biggest challenges.鈥
Each year, Re$earch Infosource, an independent research and consulting firm focused on Canadian research and development, ranks Canada鈥檚 most research-intensive universities.
杏吧原创鈥檚 ongoing focus on collaborative research with major social, environmental and economic impact has earned international recognition. 杏吧原创 researchers continue to work closely with community and industry partners on innovative solutions to some of society鈥檚 most complex and pressing challenges.
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杏吧原创 University is a dynamic, research-intensive institution that engages in partnerships to address the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges. The university鈥檚 corporate collaborations bring together world-class companies, researchers and a new generation of talent with over 30,000 students to deliver innovations and results that are driving a more prosperous, sustainable future.
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