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Laurentian University gets high marks for mining, mineral engineering in global education rankings from overseas education firm

Laurentian University gets high marks for mining, mineral engineering in global education rankings from overseas education firm

ShanghaiRankings rates Laurentian programs 50th in the world, sixth in Canada

A Chinese educational consultancy has ranked Laurentian University’s mining and mineral engineering programs among the best in the world. According to ShanghaiRankings’ most recent edition of its publication, Academic Ranking of Global Universities, our school comes fiftieth in the world and sixth in Canada.

The ranking is based on a few key factors, including the number of times that research generated by a given institution is cited in an academic paper. Much of this is achieved through teamwork with institutions in other countries. Laurentian researchers are proud to continue a tradition of cooperation beyond borders, an important practice which continues to receive international attention.

On behalf of the university, we wish to congratulate all involved for their continued efforts in leading the way for mining research in Canada, particularly our colleagues in the Goodman School of Mines, the Bharti School of Engineering, and the Harquail School of Earth Sciences.

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“Due to its location in Sudbury with so many active mines and the major mining companies, Laurentian University has been, since its inception, quite strong in teaching and research in mining engineering. We are very pleased with such a recognition, and we attribute it to the dedication and high caliber of the professors in the Bharti School of Engineering.” Osman Abou-Rabia, Interim Executive Director of the Goodman School of Mines
 

Laurentian University receives $250,000 from TPEI Foundation for scholarships supporting student exchanges

Laurentian University receives $250,000 from TPEI Foundation for scholarships supporting student exchanges

This unique partnership will enable Canadian students to study in China, and Chinese students to study in Canada

August 15, 2019 - Students at Laurentian University are all smiles as TPEI Accounting and Education Foundation has donated $250,000 in support of their education. This donation will fund scholarships for accounting students in China to study at Laurentian University as visiting students for 4 months. Similarly, the donation will also financially support Canadian students who choose to study the Globalized Accounting Professional Program at the Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics (ZUFE). 

This marks the first time the TPEI foundation has made a donation towards a Canadian university. Its co-founders, Mr. Leung Kam Chi (Oliver) and Ms. Ko Fung Man (Barbara), had represented the Canadian Professional Accounting education program in China, and worked with Canadian universities for more than 20 years (TPEI Accounting and Education Foundation is the representative of CPA Canada in China). Oliver and Barbara view this donation as a way to give back. “We are fortunate to be in a position to fund these unique experiences for students at both Laurentian and ZUFE. We know that this will allow students to better understand accounting in a global sense and broaden their perspectives. This is a very special day for us.” 

For Laurentian University, this donation falls squarely in line with goals set out in the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. “Student success is our success. With these funds, we’re creating unique learning opportunities and experiences for students to study internationally.  More than ever, our business students must think globally and this donation creates even more opportunities for them to do just that.” said Dr. Robert Haché, President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University. 

As a result of this investment, four Chinese students are already expected to arrive in Sudbury this September, with ten more arriving in January. The TPEI Foundation is a strong supporter of young scholars who are prepared to broaden their scope globally, and to obtain quality education in accounting and finance.

 

About TPEI Accounting and Education Foundation 

TPEI Accounting and Education Foundation (TPEI Foundation) was established under the Canadian Federal statute in 2015.

Their mission: To prepare instructors to teach education materials with highly recognized global standards and shape young learners to become future leaders with high ethical standards.

Their vision: To serve as the bridge and support for providing quality education to train fully competent professionals in China and Canada.

Dual Degree with Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics

Dual Degree with Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics

Laurentian University and Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics (ZUFE) in Hangzhou, China have joined forces to deliver a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

October 26, 2013 - Under the agreement signed in 2012, up to 100 students will begin their first two years of study at ZUFE. They will then enroll in the LU English for Academic Preparation course (EAP) in the summer of 2014 in Hangzhou before coming to Sudbury from January to December 2015 in order to complete 42 academic credits. They will form their own cohort while at Laurentian. After successful completion of the 42 credits in Sudbury, these students will return to Hangzhou to complete the remainder of their degree requirements. With this dual degree program, they will receive two bachelor degrees, one from each institution.

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Laurentian Voyageurs basketball team’s Goodwill Game at ZUFE in October 2013: the two Presidents and team captains (above).

 

About ZUFE

Located in Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province in China, ZUFE has a focus on Economics and Management. It has also successfully branched into programs such as Literature, Art, Law, Science, and Engineering. It is an outstanding university with a growing reputation in China and abroad.

ZUFE have three campuses totaling 153 hectares, all of which have excellent teaching and research facilities. The campuses all have tree-lined roadways, gardens and parklands. At present, ZUFE has a physical educational department, an independent college, a continuing educational college, and 14 different Schools. It has 45 bachelor and 38 master programs in total. ZUFE has over 1,300 staff members, including 818 full-time professors and instructors, to serve a total of 20,000 full time students. ZUFE’s School of Accounting serves 3,000 students and is actually the top school of its kind in Zhejiang (a province with a population of 54 million).