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The University of Victoria continues to lead all other comprehensive universities in Western Canada in terms of research effort, according to the 2007 ranking of the country’s top research universities by Research Infosource.
In the annual ranking, among comprehensive universities, UVic placed third behind Ontario universities Guelph and Waterloo. Comprehensive is defined as universities with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
The University of Toronto topped the medical/doctoral category, while the Royal Military College, also in Ontario, led the undergraduate category.
On the blended list of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities for 2007, UVic placed 17th, showing a sponsored research income total of just over $100 million for the 2006 fiscal year. This represents a 40.2-per-cent increase over 2005—the highest growth rate among the top 25 universities.
This is the first year that UVic has been in the so-called “$100 Million Club.”
“This achievement reflects the breadth and talent of UVic researchers and the relevance of the work they are doing to advance knowledge and address societal needs,” says Dr. Howard Brunt, UVic’s vice-president research. “This benefits everyone, including our students who are being taught by some of the best researchers in the country.”
Regionally, in fiscal 2006, BC’s four universities took in a total of $606.9 million in sponsored research income, an increase of 21.7 per cent over 2005. Research income declined in the other three western provinces.
The data to determine Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2007 and Research Universities of the Year 2007 drew on Statistics Canada and the Research Infosource Canadian university R&D database.
The rankings are based on sponsored research income and research output indicators such as number of publications per full-time faculty member.
Research Infosource Inc, a division of The Impact Group, produces specialized reports from its extensive database. To view the entire rankings and analysis visit www.researchinfosource.com.
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