York University

York University helps shape the global thinkers and thinking that will define tomorrow. As Canada’s third largest university, York has more than 52,000 students from around the globe. Campuses located in and near Toronto are dynamic, metropolitan and value diversity. York’s commitment to excellence spans research and teaching in pure, applied and professional fields. In their pursuit and dissemination of knowledge there is a strong sense of social responsibility and a tradition of engaging meaningfully with its communities. Their 2010-2015 Academic Plan details their commitment to building on community engagement initiatives, such as research collaborations, community-based programs, and increased recognition for faculty that engage communities. Three key engagement units at York are Experiential Education, the York University-TD Community Engagement Centre, and the Knowledge Mobilization Unit: Experiential Education is under the auspices of the Associate VP Teaching & Learning. Experiential Education is the application of theory to a concrete experience, either within the classroom or within the community, which advances the learning outcomes of a course or program and requires students to reflect upon their learning.

The York University-TD Community Engagement Centre is a community engagement hub in the Jane Finch Mall. It supports the University’s commitment to build a more engaged university by facilitating mutually-beneficial collaborations between York University and the Black Creek community. The Knowledge Mobilization Unit supports the two way engagement of York researchers and students with community partners. Under the auspices of the VP Research & Innovation and partnered with the United Way York Region, the KMb Unit: 1) supports knowledge brokering to develop research collaborations; 2) builds capacity for knowledge mobilization through a series of workshops; and, 3) supports knowledge mobilization in grant applications. The KMb unit is part of York’s Research and Innovation Services and is led by executive director David Phipps, who has been recognized as one of the most influential knowledge brokers in Canada. The following videos detail a couple of the numerous KMb initiatives at York.

University of Toronto - St. George Campus

University of Toronto - St. George Campus History Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is one of the oldest universities in North America. Its reputation extends far beyond the continent. Special Characteristics

The University of Toronto is one of the world’s great public research universities where talented students have affordable access to some of the world’s best scholars and researchers. No university in Canada, and few in North America, can match the range and reputation of U of T’s programs. Canada’s largest university has three campuses: St. George Campus in downtown Toronto; U of T Scarborough, 22 km to the east of the downtown campus; and U of T Mississauga, 27 km to the west of the downtown campus. The University of Toronto provides its students with resources that compete with the world’s elite universities. U of T’s library system is ranked among the top five universities in its holdings of books, periodicals and other reference materials. There are outstanding athletic facilities, extensive computer networking services and incredible research facilities that help to attract, and keep, U of T’s greatest resource – its human talent.

Top 10 Engineering Universities

Engineering has become one of the hottest fields of study in recent years, thanks to a boom in construction of Canadian infrastructure. For students looking to get into the field, Maclean’s has ranked the best universities in 10 program areas—including engineering. Using hard data provided by academic publishing company Elsevier and our own reputation survey sent out to academics, we score where to best study to reach the top in your desired field. Click through the gallery above to see the top 10 engineering schools. For a better understanding of the rankings, check out our methodology. Click here to see more program rankings.

Canada and New Brunswick invest in infrastructure at ...

Canada and New Brunswick invest in infrastructure at Mount Allison University $10.25‑million investment in New Brunswick will create jobs, expand research, foster innovation and benefit student life September 15, 2016 – Sackville, New Brunswick – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada The Government of Canada values the role of post‑secondary institutions as they help equip young Canadians with the education and training they need for future careers that will help them join a strong, healthy middle class. Today's $10.25‑million investment at Mount Allison University will do just that by fostering the training needed for the well‑paying middle‑class jobs of today and tomorrow. The funding was announced by the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and by the Honourable Brian Gallant, Premier of New Brunswick. The Government of Canada's Innovation Agenda aims to make this country a global centre for innovation—one that creates jobs, drives growth across all industries and improves the lives of all Canadians. This investment exemplifies that vision in action and will help create the well‑paying middle‑class jobs of tomorrow.

With the funding, the university will establish an environmental innovation and research complex. In addition to creating a world‑class research facility for environmental science, the project will also involve the renovation of two aging facilities that have obsolete building systems, thereby improving energy efficiency. Funding for this project includes $6.5 million from the Government of Canada and $3.25 million from the Province of New Brunswick. Mount Allison University will contribute an additional $3.25 million. Today's announcement also includes funding under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The Government of Canada is investing $250,500 to upgrade the athletic field at Mount Allison University, with the Province of New Brunswick and Mount Allison University also contributing $250,000 each toward the project. The improvements involve installing new bleachers and a scoreboard, among other upgrades. In total, universities and colleges throughout New Brunswick will receive more than $111 million from the Government of Canada, the provincial government, the institutions themselves and private donors. Federal funding will be allocated through the Post‑Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund, which will enhance and modernize research facilities on Canadian campuses and improve the environmental sustainability of these facilities. As a result of these investments, students, professors and researchers will work in state‑of‑the‑art facilities that advance the country's best research. They will collaborate in specially designed spaces that support lifelong learning and skills training. They will work in close proximity with partners to turn discoveries into products or services. In the process, they will train for—and create—the high‑value, middle‑class jobs of the future. And their discoveries will plant the seeds for the next generation of innovators. That is how the Strategic Investment Fund will jump‑start a virtuous circle of innovation, creating the right conditions for long‑term growth that will yield benefits for generations to come. On July 4, 2016, the Government of Canada and the governments of the four Atlantic provinces launched the Atlantic Growth Strategy, which involves targeted actions to stimulate Atlantic Canada's economy, including supporting key infrastructure projects that contribute to long‑term growth and position the region to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Today's announcement builds on this commitment. Quotes "This once‑in‑a‑generation investment by the Government of Canada is a historic down payment on the government's vision to position Canada as a global centre for innovation. That means making Canada a world leader in turning ideas into solutions, science into technologies, skills into middle‑class jobs and start‑up companies into global successes. Investments like this also support our Atlantic Growth Strategy, designed to stimulate the region's economy and address its challenges while building on Atlantic Canada's competitive advantages, such as its strong export potential, growing innovation ecosystem and skilled workforce." – The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development "This project will support industry here in Atlantic Canada and contribute to building a vibrant economic future by helping grow the middle class and address regional challenges. Through the Strategic Investment Fund, we are supporting innovation to help improve opportunities for business, create jobs in the Atlantic region and contribute to Atlantic Canada's reputation as an innovation hub. Additionally, the Government of Canada believes that strategic infrastructure projects to upgrade recreational facilities are key to helping create new opportunities and strengthen regional economies." – The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour "By working with the federal government, we are getting things done to advance the priorities of New Brunswickers, such as the economy, education and health care. This investment will allow our province to enhance its research capacity, which is important for the economy." – The Honourable Brian Gallant, Premier of New Brunswick "The new Centre for Environmental Innovation will have a significant positive impact on our faculty and student researchers. Mount Allison has a proud tradition of offering students a high‑quality, hands‑on educational and research experience, and investments like these help make that possible. Our Alumni Field facility, with its recent improvements, helps to support our campus experience with a proven commitment to our students' overall health and interests in and outside the classroom. We thank the federal and provincial governments for their support and investment in these campus facilities at Mount Allison University." – Dr. Robert Campbell, President and Vice‑Chancellor, Mount Allison University Quick facts The Government of Canada is providing close to $50 million for research infrastructure at institutions across New Brunswick. Mount Allison University has been awarded $6.5 million for its project. The Government of Canada's Innovation Agenda is designed to ensure Canada is globally competitive in promoting research, translating ideas into new products and services, accelerating business growth and propelling entrepreneurs from the start‑up phase to international success. The targeted, short‑term investments under the Post‑Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund will promote economic activity across Canada and help Canada's universities and colleges develop highly skilled workers, act as engines of discovery, and collaborate on innovations that help Canadian companies compete and grow internationally. The Post‑Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund supports the Government of Canada's climate change objectives by encouraging sustainable and green infrastructure projects. On July 4, 2016, the Government of Canada and the governments of the four Atlantic provinces unveiled the Atlantic Growth Strategy, a homegrown, prosperity‑focused and evidence‑based strategy to stimulate the region's economy and address both long‑standing and emerging regional challenges. The Atlantic Growth Strategy is aimed at stimulating economic growth in the region by focusing joint federal‑provincial efforts and resources on the following five areas of action: skilled workforce and immigration, innovation, clean growth and climate change, trade and investment, and infrastructure. As part of the Atlantic Growth Strategy, both levels of government will work together on key infrastructure projects.

Top 10 Universities for Engineering & Technology 2015/16

Want to study an engineering or technology subject at one of the world’s top engineering schools? The QS World University Rankings by Faculty highlights the world’s top universities in five major subject areas: arts & humanities, engineering & technology, life sciences & medicine, natural sciences, and social sciences & management. These rankings are compiled using data on research citations, combined with the results of QS’s major global surveys of academics and employers. Read on to discover this year’s 10 top universities for engineering and technology.

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) It should come as no surprise that the highest ranked institution in our overall rankings for the past four years in a row is also ranked at the head of the world’s top engineering schools. MIT has helped to advance the digital age, having developed the predecessors to modern computing and networking technologies. It has recently been conducting important research in climate change and electromagnetics. 2. Stanford University Stanford University Stanford University is well known for its entrepreneurial spirit, and has also garnered a strong reputation among the world’s top engineering schools, thanks to innovative research in the fields of engineering and technology. In the 1940s and 50s, Dean of Engineering Frederick Terman encouraged graduates and faculty members to set up their own companies, which led to him becoming known as the “Father of Silicon Valley”. 3. University of Cambridge The University of Cambridge is ranked joint 3rd in the world this year along with Stanford. It has a research partnership with MIT known as the Cambridge–MIT Institute, which has led to notable studies such as the “silent aircraft initiative”. Meanwhile the internationally recognized “Cambridge Phenomenon” refers to the outburst of technology, life sciences and service companies in and around Cambridge since 1960. 4. National University of Singapore (NUS) NUS Climbing 10 places to rank 12th in the overall world rankings this year, the National University of Singapore (NUS) has firmly established itself as a world-leading university, with its largest faculty being engineering. NUS has more than 3,000 research staff and 21 university-level research institutes and centers in various fields. Its entrepreneurship division, NanoSpark, works with faculty members and investors to increase entrepreneurship at NUS and in Singapore more widely. 5. ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) Switzerland’s leading university, ETH Zurich is now ranked within the top 10 universities in the world overall, climbing three places this year to reach 9th. The university was founded in 1854 by the Swiss Federal Government, with its goals being to educate engineers and scientists, serve as a national center of excellence in science and technology, and provide a hub for interaction between the scientific community and industry. 6. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) NTU The second Singaporean university among our list of top engineering schools, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has grown from the merger of two universities in 1991 to become a fully intensive comprehensive and research-focused institution. The College of Engineering is NTU's largest faculty, and is claimed to be the world’s largest engineering college, with a student population of more than 10,000 undergraduates and 3,500 graduates in its six schools focused on technology and innovation. 7. Imperial College London Another university well known for its technological innovation and research is Imperial College London, the highest ranking university in London in the field of engineering and technology. Imperial College London’s research strategy includes a range of networking events and workshops, with the aim of applying its engineering research to pressing public issues such as climate change. 8. University of California, Berkeley (UCB) UC Berkeley Ranked 26th in the overall world rankings this year, the University of California, Berkeley’s highly respected engineering faculty claims many groundbreaking researchers among its alumni. For instance, it was host to the engineers who initiated the microelectronics that created Silicon Valley, and those who helped build iconic structures such as Hoover Dam and the Golden Gate Bridge. Today, UCB engineers in every field continue to develop technological innovations worldwide. 9. University of Oxford It may be the oldest university in the English-speaking world, but the University of Oxford is far from backwards-looking. It has invested heavily in new facilities in recent years, aiming to maintain its strong reputation as a world leader in research. The university’s ‘Knowledge Exchange’ community is focused on the shared purpose of advancing the impact of research on the world. Oxford ranks 6th in the overall world rankings this year. 10. Harvard University Harvard University Ranked an impressive 2nd in the world overall this year, Harvard University is currently in the process of expanding its campus to Allston, with the aim of increasing the scope and strength of its science and technology programs as well as its School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Faculty members at SEAS have won numerous awards, including the MacArthur Award, the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Nobel Prize, and more.

Canada's top 10 universities for business - Maclean's

For all those hoping to be the next big thing on Dragon’s Den, look no further. This year, Maclean’s has ranked the best universities in 10 program areas—including business. Using hard data provided by academic publishing company Elsevier and our own reputation survey sent out to academics, we score where to best study to reach the top in your desired field.

Click through the gallery below to find out which university to attend to become your own dragon (without the Kevin O’Leary attitude). For a better understanding of the rankings, check out our methodology. Click here to see more program rankings.