Overview of Ryerson University Ryerson International
www.ryerson.ca/ri 2012
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Ryerson University Located in the heart of Canadas largest
metropolitan centre A culturally diverse community situated within
a dynamic, cosmopolitan environment Provides students and faculty
with the extraordinary advantage of proximity to and engagement
with the business and cultural communities government and community
agencies The Universitys urban setting is integral to its
distinctive approach to learning, teaching, and research
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Quick Facts 26,000 undergraduate students; 2,300 masters and
PhD students 105 undergraduate, masters and PhD programs Five
Faculties: Arts Ted Rogers School of Management Communication &
Design Community Services Engineering and Architectural Science
Science School of Graduate Studies The G. Raymond Chang School of
Continuing Education
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More Quick Facts The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing
Education is Canada's largest, with 70,000 annual registrations The
Ted Rogers School of Management Largest undergraduate Faculty of
Business in English-speaking Canada MBA programs launched fall 2006
Earned AACSB accreditation in August 2011 Ryerson is the most
applied-to university in Ontario relative to available spaces 95.3
percent of Ryerson graduates report employment two years after
graduation
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Campus Expansion Ryerson is reshaping the downtown core with
two brand new facilities and another under construction: The School
of Image Arts: The Ryerson Gallery and Research Centre The
Athletics and Recreation Centre at Maple Leaf Gardens Student
Learning Centre
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New Facilities
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Images from the Black Star Collection at Ryerson
University
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Digital Media Zone Ryerson Universitys Digital Media Zone (DMZ)
is a workplace designed for young entrepreneurs, infused with the
energy and resources of downtown Toronto - Ryersons investment in
the knowledge-based economy. Since officially opening in April
2010: 50teams of innovators currently engaged 60+ start-ups
incubated and accelerated 513 jobs fostered and created since April
2010 106Projects initiated
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Centre for Urban Energy A world class research and innovation
centre dedicated to solving urban energy challenges: Renewable
Energy Energy Storage Power Generation & Transmission Systems
Smart Building & Net-Zero Homes Efficiency, Conservation &
Demand Management Policy & Regulatory Issues Electric Vehicles
& Infrastructure Smart Grid Environmental, Social &
Economic Impacts
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Scholarly, Research and Creative Activity Research Priority
Areas 1.Digital Media 2.Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
3.Health and Well Being 4.Civil Society 5.Design, Creative
Expression & Cultural Industries 6.Innovation
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International Interests of Ryerson Faculty Ryerson faculty are
actively seeking international opportunities to undertake:
International collaborative research International development
projects Participation in seminars, roundtable and symposia
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Highlights of Ryersons International Initiatives *Note: Number
in each circle indicates the number of projects/programs in each
geographical area.
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International Partnerships Ryerson currently has academic
partnerships with over 60 post-secondary institutions in 18
countries Among our partner institutions are: Heidelberg
University, Germany IIT-Madras, Chennai University of Stirling,
Scotland RMIT University, Australia Hong Kong Polytechnic
University Nanyang Technological University
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Vision for the Future Position Ryerson well within the top
quarter in the overall rankings of Canadian Universities
Significantly increase external research funding Increased focus on
research that has direct relevance to the needs of society,
industry, and culture Active development of strategic international
relationships
