Jan. 27, 2022 – Loyalist College has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges. According to the annual analysis published today by Research Infosource Inc., the College achieved significant growth in a number of key categories over the last year. In fiscal year 2019-20, Loyalist College’s Applied Research and Innovation Office (ARIO) saw a 190% increase in research income, bringing Loyalist’s rank to No. 4 in Canada for Research Income Growth. The College also rose to third place overall for Research Income/Researcher, up 30 points from the previous year, and jumped 11 spots up from the previous year’s ranks, rising to a regional best at No. 35.
“This is remarkable recognition for our exceptional team of students, faculty, staff and industry partners working with the Applied Research and Innovation Office, and demonstrates how being small gives us the power to do big things,” said Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, Loyalist College President and CEO. “I am so proud of the many ways in which our students, faculty, and staff continue to generously lend their talents to our growing network of industry partners. Loyalist’s rise in research rankings puts us on the national stage as a leader in natural products, which is why we have become a destination for businesses as they scale and compete in the global market.”
Loyalist’s surge in funding over the last year has empowered the College to enhance its state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and instrumentation. This development has accelerated the growth and expansion of the College’s research capacity in natural products, applied biotechnology and genomics. In addition, Loyalist is expanding its footprint beyond the region and advancing partnership opportunities with small and medium-enterprises (SMEs) as well as large enterprises across the country who are seeking guidance and expertise in product development, process optimization, and quality control.
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