Study in Canada: U of T Among Top 10 Universities Powering Global Innovation

For its latest report, Clarivate has ranked the universities based on their impact on commercial innovation. It was measured by how often a university was cited in patents granted.

According to international data analytics company Clarivate, the University of Toronto is among the world’s top 10 universities powering global innovation in critical areas like health care, technology and economic development.

It was ranked 10th globally, 7th among public universities and 5th among North American public universities. Other than University of Toronto, only other Canadian university which appeared in the ranking was the University of British Columbia. It was placed at 49th position.

“The University of Toronto prides itself on being one of the world’s most innovative, top-ranked research institutions, working to address the most pressing challenges of the day,” said Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives.

“This would not be possible without U of T’s many close relationships with other research organizations and corporate partners, which share our commitment to translating innovative ideas into practical solutions in areas of vital importance to Canada and the world,” added Leah Cowen.

U of T Scientist To Advance Quantum Communication Technologies

The University of Toronto’s Li Qian is an expert in creating sources of photons. She is working to make quantum communication accessible and practical, especially over long distances.

“Whether it’s about protecting banking information or safeguarding the signals that control critical infrastructure, there is a lot of interest in secure communication these days,” says Qian, a professor in the Edward S. Rogers Sr. department of electrical and computer engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering.

“In quantum communication, we leverage phenomena from quantum physics to ensure that nobody can listen in or alter the message. But establishing quantum links over very large distances poses special challenges, and that’s particularly relevant for a geographically large country like Canada," added Qian.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) recently funded Qian to advance projects related to quantum computing and quantum communication networks.

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