The only information they have had to that end is the contested Macleans' ranking. The Macleans' ranking uses data based on the size and number of peer-adjudicated research grants from the national research granting councils. The basis of the OST rankings is published scientific papers which OST argues is a better indicator of an institution's research capability. A strong research environment benefits our students and it is something we will continue to support. Carleton was at the top of a list of 27 Canadian post-secondary institutions in international research collaboration.
Studies show international collaboration among researchers leads to higher quality research.
In terms of the volume of publications by Carleton professors the University ranks eleventh. On average, professors at Carleton publish 1.6 papers per year. The University also had some impressive results when specific fields of study were examined. Earth and space sciences placed sixth.