50 years of making
an impact
For five decades, Concordia has been at the forefront of driving positive change in society. With a strategic focus on areas such as sustainability, health, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and aerospace, the university has maintained a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where students and researchers are able to build a better world through their efforts.
Key research priorities
Explore some of the leading themes driving research at Concordia.
Sustainability
From cutting-edge research in renewable energy to green building initiatives and waste reduction programs, Concordia is at the forefront of sustainability.
Whether it's advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, reimagining the way we think about urban centre's through the Next-Gen Cities Institute or spearheading the $123 million dollar Volt-Age initiative to electrify society, the university is taking a multifaceted approach in its efforts to help build a greener future.
Health
Guided by the principles of preventive health, Concordia is committed to advancing research that makes a tangible difference in people's lives. Through its recently launched School of Health, the university fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together experts from a variety of fields to tackle some of society's most pressing health challenges. In addition, institutes such as the engAGE Centre for Research on Aging, seek to assist vulnerable cohorts of society by improving the quality of life for older adults.
Transformative Technologies
Concordia is leading the way in the fields of cybersecurity, AI and aerospace, driving continuous advancements in these fast-evolving and transformative fields.
On the cybersecurity front, the university is developing groundbreaking solutions to protect personal data and digital networks, while the Applied AI Institute explores everything from advanced machine learning and robotics to tackling disinformation and bias through ethical AI systems. In the aerospace sector, the Concordia Institute of Aerospace Design and Innovation (CIADI) focuses on climate solutions, advancing sustainable materials, cutting-edge flight systems and eco-friendly energy sources.
By pushing innovation in these crucial areas, Concordia is setting the stage for a more sustainable, secure and ethical society.
