UBC is a research powerhouse. We are among the world’s leading universities for research across many fields. Our research has had a profound impact on several areas of society. Continued success requires both disciplinary depth and collaboration within and across disciplines and communities. It demands the creation of new knowledge and its accelerated translation into action. It also necessitates resources for research services that enable researchers to achieve excellence in a highly-competitive landscape. Research might lead to spinoffs that take advantage of technological developments, but impact is also to be found in projects that lead to social innovations, that inform our understanding of history, or that enrich our world through creative works. Research Excellence encompasses this broad vision of accomplishment.
Strategies
Strategy 6: Collaborative Clusters
Enable interdisciplinary clusters of research excellence in pursuit of societal impact.
Strategy 7: Research Support
Strengthen shared infrastructure and resources to support research excellence.
Strategy 8: Student Research
Broaden access to, and enhance, student research experiences.
Strategy 9: Knowledge Exchange
Improve the ecosystem that supports the translation of research into action.
Strategy 10: Research Culture
Foster a strong and diverse research culture that embraces the highest standards of integrity, collegiality and service.