Brampton has released a preview of key strategic elements of its proposal for bringing a full, accredited university to Brampton.
Over the past year, the City has worked closely with stakeholders and internationally-renowned educational institutions like Ryerson University, University of Guelph-Humber, The London School of Economics and Political Science, Queen Mary University of London, D2L and Algoma University, to help inform a plan for its own university, BramptonU, and a new agile and innovative model being proposed for postsecondary education in Brampton.
Announced recently, the Province’s updated Major Capacity Expansion Policy Framework for
Ontario’s colleges and universities open the door for these types of expansions.
Work is underway on building out the full proposal to submit to the Province of Ontario later this fall:
• Established as an autonomous public institution by an Act of the Province of Ontario, Brampton University aims to become a fully-comprehensive public university with around 30,000 students by 2040.
• The proposed university’s governance committee would include existing educational partners, members from local government, business stakeholders, and primary to secondary education partners.
• Programming focus will prioritize key growth sectors, including in Digital Transformation, Innovation, and Sustainability; as well as align with the City’s economic areas of priority, including Advanced Manufacturing, Innovation, and Technology, Food, and Beverage Processing, and Health and Life Sciences.
The City remains committed to building on its long-term relationships with existing postsecondary partners, including Ryerson University, Algoma University and Sheridan College.
These institutions continue to invest and grow in Brampton, creating new educational and
economic opportunities.
From August 17 to 19, Mayor Patrick Brown, Councillors, and City officials will participate virtually in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference.
Council will continue to advocate for funding and increased collaboration on key projects for the city, like BramptonU.
Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton, said: “Over the past few months, the job market and world that we work within has completely changed – amplifying the conversation around the skillsets most needed for the future.
“ As one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in Canada, it is critical Brampton have its own standalone university to help foster our talent who are an integral part of our economy’s resilience and success, especially during this critical time. I appreciate the Province’s recognition of the evolving and crucial role postsecondary education plays and look forward to more discussions on how we can best invest in our future workforce.”
Details at www.bramptonu.ca.