Facts and Figures

In recent years, Lakehead has markedly proven its commitment to research and innovation through:

Securing $22 million in external research dollars in 2014-15 (up from $5.8 million in 2001)
In Re$earch Infosource's 2015 rankings list, Lakehead University is ranked number one in Canada for research in the category of undergraduate universities
Recognition over the past decade as one of the “Top Three Research Performers” in Canada, in the undergraduate category for Research Intensity Growth and Research Publication Growth (Re$earch Infosource Inc., 2010)
Acquiring $1.2 million in CIHR, $2.9 million in NSERC, and $1.2 million in SSHRC funding (2014-2015)
Ranking first in Total Research Dollars among Ontario's primarily undergraduate universities (Maclean's, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015)
Ranked 1st, among Ontario's primarily undergraduate universities, in Social Sciences and Humanities Grants (Maclean's 2011, 2013, 2014)
Maintaining 12 specialized research centres and laboratories, including our Biorefining Research Institute and world-class Paleo-DNA Laboratory
Ranked 1st for Publishing in Aboriginal Studies (2012)
Economic Impact on communities of Thunder Bay and Orillia totalling $360 million (2015)
Ranked among Top 10 Most Inventive Universities (by income) in Canada (Impact Group, 2012)

A highly skilled and dedicated team of experts, including

Nine Canada Research Chairs (plus two being recruited)
One Biorefining Research Chair and one currently being recruited
10 Lakehead Research Chairs (past and current)
The success of seven spin-off companies, numerous patents, and invention disclosures

A dedication to six strategic research priorities:

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