In a news release, Loyalist Acting President Mark Kirkpatrick says, “Loyalist College has proudly grown into a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship over the last five years. We are committed to advancing Canada’s bioeconomy and championing social innovation by expanding and diversifying our research footprint aligned to the needs of our community and industry partners. I want to thank the dedicated students, faculty and staff who continue to work tirelessly as we secure our position among the country’s top research Colleges. This achievement demonstrates the big impact a small, specialized college can have on the future of Canada’s economy.”
“Investing in applied research is win-win,” said Jeremy Laurin, Senior Vice President of External Relations and Business Development. “Our industry partners benefit from Loyalist’s expertise and state-of-the-art equipment and students benefit from the opportunity to participate in truly unique hands-on learning experiences – whether that’s developing sustainable beauty products, getting value from waste or exploring the feasibility of growing hemp on the International Space Station.”
