Holland College has been named one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges by Research Infosource Inc.
Leading growth in colleges in the Atlantic region, Holland College’s applied research revenue jumped 33 per cent last year, moving it from No. 36 to No. 32 in the country on the top 50 list.
Of all the country’s medium-sized colleges, Holland College finished second in the country for the number of research projects it undertook, fourth in the country for the number of paid student researchers it hired, and ninth for its number of collaborators with industry and the amount of research income generated from industry.
Holland College partners with industry to solve problems or take advantage of market opportunities by developing new products, processes or services. The college provides subject matter expertise, lab and workshop space, assistance in the preparation of research funding proposals, equipment and project management support while industry partners provide guidance, expertise and financial support.
“Applied research at Holland College supports industry innovation in the Atlantic region,’’ said Sandy MacDonald, vice-president of academic and applied research. “The value of these partnerships is reaffirmed by the college’s continued growth and its ranking.’’
Applied research involves more than 15 programs at Holland College as well as Canada’s Smartest Kitchen, the college’s food product research and development centre and NSERC Technology Access Centre, which continue to play a significant role in supporting industry through applied research.