澳门六合彩开奖现场 leads in Canadian research income growth
October 28, 2016
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Queen鈥檚 University secured the top spot for national average research growth in 2015, according to rankings released by RE$EARCH Infosource. The university鈥檚 sponsored research income grew to over $187 million in the 2015 fiscal year, up from $148 million in the previous year.
The increase pushed Queen鈥檚 up three positions to 11th spot in the overall rankings of Canada鈥檚 top 50 research universities. RE$EARCH Infosource is a Canadian research and development intelligence company.
鈥淩esearch is a vital part of the university and we celebrated a number of successes including the opening of the Kingston Nano-Fabrication Laboratory, two new Killam Fellowships, three new Canada research chairs and $3.8 million in funding for the Canadian Cancer Trials Group,鈥 says Dr. Daniel Woolf, Queen鈥檚 University Principal and Vice-Chancellor. 鈥淥ur number one ranking in overall growth reflects these accomplishments.鈥
Queen鈥檚 also rose from 11th to sixth place in research intensity, which measures research income per full time faculty member, with an average research income of $242,000.
鈥淭hese RE$EARCH Infosource rankings reflect the robust strength of the research enterprise at Queen鈥檚,鈥 says Dr. Steven Liss, Vice-Principal (Research). 鈥淭hese results are a testament to the administration and staff who expertly guide and support universitiy鈥檚 research infrastructure, and to our researchers, scholars and students who continue to push the boundaries of what was believed to be possible.鈥
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Queen鈥檚 distinguishes itself as one of the leading research-intensive institutions in Canada. The mission is to advance research excellence, leadership and innovation, as well as enhance Queen鈥檚 impact at a national and international level. Through undertaking leading-edge research, Queen鈥檚 is addressing many of the world鈥檚 greatest challenges, and developing innovative ideas and technological advances brought about by discoveries in a variety of disciplines. Queen鈥檚 University is a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities.