荔枝视频

The 荔枝视频 is the youngest top five research university in Canada, according to the U荔枝视频鈥檚 $588.5M in sponsored research income for the 2023-24 fiscal year boosted the institution back into the number five spot for the first time since 2021. 

鈥淭his top five ranking was achieved thanks to the brilliance and dedication of our research community,鈥� says Dr. William Ghali, vice-president (research). 鈥淥ur $588.5 million in sponsored research income is more than just a dollar amount 鈥�&苍产蝉辫;it鈥檚 breakthrough discoveries, life-saving innovations, and solutions to the most pressing problems facing the communities we serve.鈥�

U荔枝视频鈥檚 ranking performance is part of the institution鈥檚 incredible growth trajectory, says Dr. Ed McCauley, president and vice-chancellor. 鈥淚n nearly 60 years, the 荔枝视频 has become a research and innovation powerhouse, competing with institutions that have been around for much longer,鈥� he says. 鈥淥ur research community rises to this challenge every day, fueled by bold ambitions, entrepreneurial thinking, and academic rigour. The results are undeniable.鈥� 

U荔枝视频 also ranked in the top five for six other categories ranked by Re$earch Infosource: Research funding per faculty member, research funding per graduate student, corporate research income, and international government research income overall, as a percentage of total income, and year-over-year growth.

A closer look at U荔枝视频鈥檚 research rankings shows a commitment to strategic growth, enhanced funding diversification, and continued progress towards objectives. 

鈥淲e鈥檙e a future-focused university, developing sustainable funding models that help to insulate our institution from economic challenges,鈥� says Ghali. 鈥淲e have strong industry ties, alignment with local, provincial and federal government priorities, an engaged philanthropic community, and a growing profile on the international stage.鈥�

According to Ghali, this adds up to a strong position for smart growth and continued success in national rankings. Paired with U荔枝视频鈥檚 leadership in research commercialization, startups, and invention disclosures, the future is bright for the institution as it prepares to enter its 60^th year. Research revenue data has been calculated for the 2024-25 fiscal year, boasting a highest-ever total of $632.4M for the institution. 

鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled about the $632.4 million 鈥�&苍产蝉辫;but we鈥檒l have to wait until next year to see where that places us in the national rankings,鈥� Ghali explains. 

Increased research revenue also has a positive economic impact. U荔枝视频 researchers are advancing Alberta鈥檚 long-standing key sectors, like energy, health care and agriculture, while also creating growth in new sectors including quantum technology, cybersecurity and aerospace, bolstered by the expertise of our scholars in public policy, social sciences, and the arts.

鈥淥ur research revenue is creating jobs, attracting top talent from around the world, and training the next generation of industry leaders,鈥� says McCauley. 鈥淯荔枝视频 is helping to position Alberta as a hub for innovation by diversifying our economy and ensuring its resilience for years to come.鈥� 

Toronto-based Re$earch Infosource is Canada鈥檚 leading source of research and development data about universities, colleges, and corporations.