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By Dori Modney with files from Paul Kingsmith

Lethbridge College among top 50 Research Colleges in Canada

Dec 15, 2020 | 3:36 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB. — A feather in the cap for Lethbridge College, which is recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing research colleges and earning its highest ever placement in the annual ranking of Canada’s top 50 research colleges.

The college moved from 47th place last year to 26th on the top 50 list released by Research Infosource and ranked third in research income growth. The post secondary institute also ranked in the top 10 in all categories among medium-sized institutions, including ninth in both research partnerships and completed research projects, and fifth in paid student researchers.

The college’s previous high in the rankings was 39th in the inaugural year of the rankings in 2013. Research Infosource reports a 232.5 per cent one-year increase in research income growth, the third-highest increase in Canada.

Dr. Kenny Corscadden, Associate VP for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship welcomes the recognition, as the College has increased its focus and capacity in applied research over the past several years.

“We have identified priority research fields and projects that align with our regional economy and have worked hard to support industry with creative solutions to their problems. We will continue to grow this area and increase opportunities to support industry, create opportunity for researchers and engage our students.”

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The Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CARIE) oversees the college’s research activities, in conjunction with community organizations, researchers and students to collaborate on projects that use new or existing knowledge to solve real-world challenges with immediate practical applications. Project outcomes often lead to innovative products and services that benefit the economy and society.

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It`s been an exceptional year for the College, with a large number of new projects, initiatives and announcements.

In April, the college received a $1.75 million, five-year grant to create the Integrated Agriculture Technology Centre. In October, an agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry led to the college taking over operations of the Alberta Irrigation Technology Centre and Brooks Greenhouse. In May, CARIE earned a gold Applied Research and Innovation Excellence Award from Colleges and Institutes Canada.

Dr. Corscadden explains they`re pleased with the way the College has been able to diversify its research activities.

“We have increased our number of research projects, increased the number of granting agencies we partner with and increased our number of industry partners. We are open for business and always looking to work with more industry partners.”

Research Infosource annually ranks Canada’s 50 research colleges, in addition to other rankings that help to highlight the strengths of Canada’s research environment.