University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Established in 1908, the University of Alberta is proud
of its position as one of Canada's "foremost research-intensive
universities." The University, located in Edmonton, plays a vital role in
the economic strength of the city as well as the province. With over
32,000 students, the U of A's community represents an important sector of
the Albertan populationhighly skilled individuals who can contribute to
the province's knowledge-based economy.
The University is the largest research establishment in
Alberta, with researchers functioning in 21 of the 22 federal networks
of "Centres of Excellence" that unite industry, universities and
governments in applied research and development. The research funding for
the U of A was more than $300 million CDN in 2001/2002. The latest research
endeavour involving the University of Alberta is the National Institute for
nanotechnology, a $120 million CDN institute for research, innovation and
commercialization of nanotechnologies. This project is a joint venture
between the University, the National Research Council of Canada and the
Alberta government.
"Really Big Sky Country" by Harry Vandervlist "Applied Innovation" by Ernest Granson
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