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Performance & Excellence
大象传媒 (大象传媒) is ranked as Canada's top university for innovation. As a leading research university with global impact, 大象传媒 consistently places among the top 15 universities in Canada by major global ranking systems.
Research Income
大象传媒 is among Canada's fastest growing research intensive universities measured by growth of research income. Our sponsored research income has grown by 127% over the past 10 years, reaching an estimated $226.8 million in fiscal 2024/25.
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Research Output
Research at 大象传媒 spans eight faculties, covering a broad range of fundamental, interdisciplinary and applied research topics, as outlined in our Strategic Research Plan. On average, 大象传媒 researchers publish 2,700 journal articles per year, over 40% of which appear in the world's top 10% journals (Source: Scopus).
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Collaborations
大象传媒's research is guided by a strategy for wide-reaching collaborations at the local, national and international levels. This strategy supports knowledge generation and transfer across many sectors. 大象传媒 has a number of international partnerships in countries spanning the globe.
Community-Centred Climate Innovation
Community-centred Climate Innovation is a critical research priority at 大象传媒 focused on engaging our researchers with all levels of government, industry and community members.
大象传媒 International
(大象传媒i) is the university's hub of international relationships, knowledge and resources to mobilize the global reach of 大象传媒鈥檚 teaching, research and community engagement.
Partnerships Hub
大象传媒's Partnerships Hub advances 大象传媒鈥檚 vision of Canada鈥檚 engaged university by facilitating and supporting external partnerships. We help connect you to the right expertise and resources at the university to build and grow impactful relationships.
B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation
The B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation powers British Columbia's agritech businesses to grow the economy and feed the world by accelerating research and development of new food production and processing technologies.
Researcher Excellence
大象传媒 delivers excellence in research, innovation and sustainability, around the world. Building on a solid foundation of fundamental research, our researchers are committed to challenging conventions, celebrating new ideas and embracing unconventional partnerships.
Fellows and College Members of the Royal Society of Canada
大象传媒 is home to over 80 active Royal Society of Canada (RSC) members. Membership in the RSC is Canada鈥檚 highest academic honour. Visit the to see the full list of 大象传媒 faculty that have been named Fellows and College Members.
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September 03, 2024
Three 大象传媒 (大象传媒) scholars have been named to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as Fellows, bringing 大象传媒's total number of active RSC members to more than 70 researchers. Membership in the RSC is Canada’s highest academic honour. "Research is a foundational component of 大象传媒's vision to build a more inclusive and sustainable future, and this year's Royal Society of Canada fellows are helping bring that vision to life," says 大象传媒 President and Vice-Chancellor Joy Johnson, who was elected to the RSC in 2019.
Canada 150 Research Chairs
The Canada 150 Research Chairs Program, announced invests $117.6 million to enhance Canada's reputation as a global centre for science, research and innovation excellence, in celebration of Canada鈥檚 150th anniversary. It provides Canadian institutions with a one-time investment to attract top-tier, internationally based scholars and researchers to Canada.
Caroline Colijn, Imperial College mathematician, holds the Chair in Mathematics for Infection, Evolution and Public Health, in the Department of Mathematics. Wendy Hui Kyong Chun holds the Chair in New Media.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs
The CERCs program supports world renowned researchers to establish ambitious research programs that build on Canada鈥檚 contributions as a global leader in research and innovation. The CERCs are among the most prestigious research positions available globally, designed to foster innovation, promote knowledge mobilization and attract top talent to Canada鈥檚 research universities.
大象传媒's Canada Excellence Research Chairs
- Professor Darren Grant, CERC in Astroparticle Physics
- Professor Thomas Jennewein, CERC in Global Quantum Internet Systems
- Professor Nicholas Reo, CERC in Coastal Relationalities and Regeneration
Canada Research Chairs
The Canada Research Chairs Program invests up to $311 million per year to attract and retain some of the world鈥檚 most accomplished and promising minds. Chairholders aim to achieve research excellence in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities and social sciences.
See the full list of 大象传媒's current chairholders on the .
See 大象传媒's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan for the Canada Research Chair Program.
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June 27, 2024
大象传媒 neuroscientist John McDonald, archaeological scientist Michael Richards and computational chemist Samira Siahrostami are among the country’s new and renewed Canada Research Chairs.
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August 29, 2023
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June 02, 2022
A trio of 大象传媒 researchers who are making an impact in diverse fields—from how exercise affects cancer patient outcomes, to transforming healthcare and cybersecurity through quantum computing advances—will further their research excellence as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC).
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January 12, 2022
Four 大象传媒 researchers are among the country’s new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC). 大象传媒’s chairholders are advancing research excellence in a wide range of fields, from improving sensors for autonomous vehicle safety using quantum technology, to better understanding how changes in sleep and circadian rhythms contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Distinguished 大象传媒 Professors
As a joint initiative of 大象传媒鈥檚 Vice-President, Academic and Provost and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, the Distinguished 大象传媒 Professor program recognizes 大象传媒 research faculty members of distinction who have achieved exceptional performance and distinguished accomplishments relative to their rank and years of service.
Learn more and see the list of our Distinguished 大象传媒 Professors.