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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´'s Research Excellence Fuels Record Growth

December 5, 2024

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s fastest growing research-intensive universities in the annual report by Re$earch Infosource, a leading research and consulting firm.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ continues to excel as a research-intensive university, with sponsored research income surpassing $113.5 million in 2022-23. This achievement secures ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´’s position among Canada’s top three comprehensive universities and represents a remarkable 108 per cent increase in research investment since 2017.

“ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´’s exceptional growth in research stems from a culture of innovation and collaboration,” said Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Jerry Tomberlin.

“Our researchers and their teams are driving new discoveries, expanding our impact and paving the way for even greater achievements.”

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ also earned top honours for international government research income growth among Canadian comprehensive universities, achieving a 73.4 per cent increase over five years. This milestone reflects the strength of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´’s global partnerships and the notable impact its collaborative initiatives.

A leader in Artificial Intelligence research

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´’s research excellence is further highlighted by its inclusion in five of Re$earch Infosource’s Winners Circles, which recognize top performers in various categories. Notably, the university’s output of AI-related publications grew by over 200 per cent between 2018 and 2022.

“These rankings are a testament to the excellence of our researchers,” said , ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´’s Vice-President (Research and International).

“Their innovative solutions are addressing the world’s most pressing challenges – and the growth we see in AI is especially impressive, where advancements are accelerating at an unprecedented pace.”

Re$earch Infosource, a trusted authority in research rankings, provides valuable insights for decision-makers across academia, industry and government. Its annual Top 50 Research Universities report highlights the success and influence of institutions like ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ in driving research and innovation.


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