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For the first time, AV¾«Æ· has earned a spot on of the Top 50 Research Colleges in Canada for 2022, coinciding with the 10^th anniversary of AV¾«Æ·’s Applied Research and Innovation department. Among medium-sized colleges, AV¾«Æ· ranked sixth in research partnerships, 11^th in research funding, and 16^th in completed research and student researchers.

“As we celebrate a decade of applied research at AV¾«Æ·, this designation recognizes the tremendous value of the work our staff and students do to help communities and industries find solutions to the challenges that are holding them back,” said Ann Drennan, Vice President, Academic, Innovation, and Student Affairs at AV¾«Æ·. “It’s another example of extraordinary people doing extraordinary work across AV¾«Æ· to transform New Brunswick’s workforce.”

Over 10 years, 2,600 AV¾«Æ· students and staff have been engaged in applied research projects that have advanced solutions for hundreds of businesses and community organizations. Research projects in areas ranging from cybersecurity, to energy efficiency, healthy aging in place for seniors, and advanced manufacturing have contributed significantly to the province’s economic and social wellbeing.

About AV¾«Æ·: As one of New Brunswick’s largest postsecondary education institutions, AV¾«Æ· drives social and economic wellbeing across the province. AV¾«Æ· welcomes 11,000 learners each year through quality-assured, relevant training opportunities. Supported by the campaign, AV¾«Æ· is committed to accelerating skills development, innovating educational delivery, and reaching unprecedented numbers of New Brunswickers. Find out more at: .

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