Mohawk College continues to stand out as one of Canada's top research colleges, ranking 7th nationally and 4th in Ontario in the annual Research Infosource rankings for 2024. This marks another year in the top 10 for the college and its applied research division, IDEAWORKS.
"Mohawk College's consistent ranking as one of the nation's top research colleges reflects our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the incredible work of our students, faculty, and research partners," said Paul Armstrong, President, Mohawk College. "Through our engagements with 175 partners and 215 student researchers, we are advancing innovation and creating lasting impact throughout the broader economy."
In this year's rankings, Mohawk excelled in key categories among large colleges:
- 3rd in Canada for Research Partnerships - Collaborating with 175 partners across industries.
- 3rd in Canada for Projects Completed - Successfully delivering 119 applied research projects.
- 3rd in Canada for Industry Research Income - Highlighting strong engagement and investment from industry partners.
- 3rd in Canada for Student Researchers - Providing hands-on opportunities for 215 students, a 24% increase from last year.
In Ontario, Mohawk College has ranked 2nd in Research Partnerships, 2nd in Industry Research Income, and 3rd in Student Researchers, reflecting its commitment to fostering meaningful collaborations among industry, students, and researchers to advance applied research across various sectors.
"Being recognized as a leader among large institutions is a testament to the expertise, and dedication of our research teams," said Cristina Gage, Dean of Applied Research. "Through collaboration with our partners, we are driving innovation and delivering transformative solutions that benefit industries and communities alike."
The rankings reflect the extensive contributions of IDEAWORKS research centres, including:
- MEDIC (mHealth and eHealth Development and Innovation Centre)
- AMIC (Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre)
- EPIC (Energy and Power Innovation Centre)
- CCCM (Centre for Climate Change Management)
- CERI (Centre for Emerging Research Initiatives)
- URSIC (Unmanned and Remote Sensing Innovation Centre)
- IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)
About IDEAWORKS
At Mohawk College, IDEAWORKS fills the space between research and solutions by delivering customized support to organizations. As an active hub of applied research and innovation, we provide our industry and community partners with access to faculty and staff expertise, an inspired student workforce, exceptional facilities and top-notch technology. IDEAWORKS is home to over eight areas of expertise including several research centres: the mHealth and eHealth Development and Innovation Centre (MEDIC); the Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC); the Energy and Power Innovation Centre (EPIC); and the Centre for Climate Change Management (CCCM), the Unmanned and Remote Sensing Innovation Centre (URSIC); and CERI (Centre for Emerging Research Initiatives). It also houses several research labs, and other emerging research areas such as the Industrial Internet of Things Lab (IIoT), the Sustainable Building Technologies, and augmented and virtual reality development labs.
