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For the first time, ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ has earned a spot on of the Top 50 Research Colleges in Canada for 2022, coinciding with the 10^th anniversary of ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ’s Applied Research and Innovation department. Among medium-sized colleges, ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ ranked sixth in research partnerships, 11^th in research funding, and 16^th in completed research and student researchers.

“As we celebrate a decade of applied research at ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ, this designation recognizes the tremendous value of the work our staff and students do to help communities and industries find solutions to the challenges that are holding them back,” said Ann Drennan, Vice President, Academic, Innovation, and Student Affairs at ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ. “It’s another example of extraordinary people doing extraordinary work across ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ to transform New Brunswick’s workforce.”

Over 10 years, 2,600 ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ students and staff have been engaged in applied research projects that have advanced solutions for hundreds of businesses and community organizations. Research projects in areas ranging from cybersecurity, to energy efficiency, healthy aging in place for seniors, and advanced manufacturing have contributed significantly to the province’s economic and social wellbeing.

About ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ: As one of New Brunswick’s largest postsecondary education institutions, ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ drives social and economic wellbeing across the province. ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ welcomes 11,000 learners each year through quality-assured, relevant training opportunities. Supported by the campaign, ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ is committed to accelerating skills development, innovating educational delivery, and reaching unprecedented numbers of New Brunswickers. Find out more at: .

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