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By rdnewsNOW staff

Making The List

Olds College named in Top 50 research colleges

Nov 13, 2019 | 7:11 AM

Olds College has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges.

Moving up one spot on the list from 44 to 43 this year, Olds College officials say the post-secondary institution is one of four Alberta College’s on the national list for 2018.

Others include the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) at number 11, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) at number 17, and Lethbridge College at number 47.

“We are very pleased to be listed as one of the top research Colleges in the country,” comments Dr. Joy Agnew, Director, Olds College Centre of Innovation, in a press release. “Olds College is focused on enhancing innovation in agriculture through applied research. The Olds College Centre for Innovation, together with our Smart Farm, and Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production, are working closely with industry to evolve existing agriculture practices.”

Officials say the College’s primary research areas of focus include agriculture technology, crops, environment and wetlands, livestock, and turfgrass. Adding the College collaborates with industry, academics and government to support applied research, innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship.

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“Fiscal 2018 was a solid year for college research” explains Ron Freedman, CEO of Research Infosource. “Colleges excel in forging research partnerships with local groups and we are seeing growing evidence of their success. By using their expertise and facilities, colleges are fulfilling their mandate of working with local organizations to promote local research and innovation”.

The annual ranking is released by Research Infosource Inc. According to Research Infosource Inc., Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges reported $190.8 million of sponsored research income in Fiscal 2018.

Research income was in the form of research grants, contracts and contributions from third parties.

To learn more, visit researchinfosource.com/top-50-research-colleges/2019.