Great Moments: “Research University of the Decade”

In its relatively short lifespan, UVic has established itself as a research powerhouse in Canada and the world. The statistics and rankings tell the tale. Between 1999 and 2009, the university’s annual research income vaulted from $22.5 million to almost $105 million. And research intensity—defined as research income per full-time faculty member—climbed by almost 290 per cent. This remarkable growth trajectory led Re$earch Infosource in 2010 to name UVic a top performer of the decade among Canadian universities that offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Internationally, UVic’s reputation continues to shine. In 2010, UVic appeared for the first time on the Times Higher Education’s list of world-class universities, and was the top-ranked university in Canada without a medical school. “To be consistently ranked among the premier research universities in Canada and the world is a testament to the passion and energy of our faculty and students,” says Dr. Howard Brunt, vice-president research. “But as wonderful as it is to be ranked so highly, the real evidence of our success lies in the stories of how our research is making a difference in the world around us.”