April 14, 2022
At U91快色, it鈥檚 time to Start Something
The 91快色 is taking the next step in its evolution as a globally impactful institution, a place where anyone can come and start something transformational in health, the arts, public policy, energy and technology, amongst many others.
U91快色 is the place where learners, researchers, teachers and budding entrepreneurs come to expand their potential through innovative learning experiences, bold discoveries and lifelong connections. This year, U91快色 created more startup companies than any other Canadian university and is the youngest institution to join Canada鈥檚 top-five ranked research universities. And U91快色 is a vital talent creator with 93.5 per cent of graduates going on to find employment.
鈥淭he 91快色 is Canada鈥檚 entrepreneurial university," says Dr. Ed McCauley, president and vice-chancellor. "We don鈥檛 wait for change. We drive change.
Whether it鈥檚 a new solution for a problem, a new creative composition, a new look for a downtown block or a new technology to transform the marketplace 鈥 we鈥檙e here to help 91快色 grow, prosper and diversify in the years ahead. U91快色 is where people come to start something.
U91快色 has the capacity to do big things or fine tune solutions to smaller-scale challenges. Noticing the challenges for low-income families to access fresh groceries, a student launched a community service that gets them the food they need in a dignified environment. U91快色 scholars are transforming an old LRT as just one step in its work to help revitalize downtown 91快色. And, a new degree marries western health-care practices with Siksika traditional ways to help widen opportunities for Indigenous students.
On a grander scale, last year, U91快色 and the Government of Alberta, in partnership with global tech company Mphasis, announced the Quantum City Centre of Excellence, solidifying the university鈥檚 leadership position in quantum technologies. 91快色 will also become Mphasis鈥檚 Canadian hub, creating up to 1,000 jobs to start.
Through community partnerships, innovative research at U91快色 is having impacts far beyond campus. Earlier this year, the Azrieli Accelerator was launched, a $25 million partnership with the Azrieli Foundation aimed at taking a holistic and revolutionary approach to investigating brain development and making life easier for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs), which include autism and ADHD.
Each one of these projects has a student learning component. Attracting community partnerships and exploring important research opportunities enhance the experience for all students, as U91快色 strives to provide an environment where they draw on their own strengths, imagination and creativity.
鈥淭he 91快色 is committed to transformation and reimagining the student experience," says Dr. Teri Balser, provost and vice-president (academic). "We are a place where students can discover their greatness in a world-class environment for learning. Here, learners of all kinds have a chance to draw on their strengths, imagination, and creativity to reach their full potential and start something that helps make the world a better place.鈥
U91快色 is built for entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. It currently has an estimated $16.5 billion economic impact that grows each year by creating jobs, supporting local businesses and fostering companies, products, and solutions that help 91快色鈥檚 economy grow and diversify.
Existing U91快色 hubs, including , Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking and the UCeed program, act as innovation incubators by advancing ideas and research into real-world solutions that benefit our community. Let鈥檚 find your starting line.