Research
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Senate approved a new strategic research plan titled . The plan aims to build upon the University’s past success and commitment to excellence in research. Its goals and objectives span a broad range of intellectual, scholarly, and creative endeavours at the University. During the consultation process, five signature areas of excellence emerged:
- Humanity, Justice, and Organizations;
- Environmental Stewardship;
- Healthy Communities;
- Healthy Animals; and
- Sustainable Development.
Other areas that were identified crossed boundaries of multiple fields: Bioscience; Island Studies; Data Science; and One Health. The plan describes how Âé¶¹´«Ã½ supports the full range of research programs across the University, including those that may not fall within one of the signature areas.
The number of graduate students at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has grown in the past decade by more than 200 per cent, with several new programs offered across our academic faculties and schools.
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s research expertise includes:
- 3 Canada Research Chairs
- 1 Canada Excellence Research Chair
- 1 UNESCO Chair
- 3 Endowed Chairs
- 1 Chair of L.M. Montgomery Studies, and Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture
- 8 research institutes and centres
- A world-class veterinary school and teaching hospital

