Researchers at Lethbridge College use specialized equipment such as this near-infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging technology system. Lethbridge College has placed 11th in the 2023 Research Infosource ranking of Canada’s top 50 research colleges. (Photo: Lethbridge College)

By Justin Goulet

Lethbridge College earns spot on Canadian college research rankings

Dec 7, 2023 | 2:49 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Lethbridge College is celebrating its academic success.

The post-secondary has placed 11^th in the 2023 Research Infosource ranking of Canada’s top 50 research colleges. This marks the third-straight year that Lethbridge College has been recognized. The college’s overall ranking, based on 2022 research, was listed at 16^th in 2021 and 29^th in 2020.

Additionally, Lethbridge College was named to the Research Infosource winners’ circle this year, placing second for Industry Research Income Growth in the five-year period from 2018 to 2022.

The college saw an increase of more than 1,000 per cent in research funding, a total of more than $34 million, during that time frame.

Andrew Dunlop, director of applied research operations said, “Our trajectory on the Research Infosource rankings reflects our continued commitment to real-world solutions for our industry partners. We are proud that our dedicated researchers and innovative applied research projects are being recognized through our escalating national standing.”

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During the latest ranking period, the Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CARIE) received more than $9.34 million in external research funding, a 32 per cent increase in College Research Income Growth from 2021 to 2022. In the College Research Intensity Dollars-per-Researcher category, Lethbridge College placed third for 2022.

Other categories where the post-secondary leads among medium-sized colleges include:

• Paid student researchers – ranked eighth, with 47 student researchers in 2022
• Number of research partnerships – ranked 12^th, with 56 active partnerships in 2022
• Completed research projects – ranked 17^th, with nine projects completed in 2022

Research Infosource’s complete list of Canada’s top 50 research colleges is available online.

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