Nipissing University will soon have a new Associate Vice-President of Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies.
Dr. Barbi Law begins her five-year term on August 1.
The university says as a member of Nipissing’s leadership team, Dr. Law will play a key role in advancing innovative research, fostering excellence in graduate education, and building relationships with community and industry to grow Nipissing’s research enterprise.
“Barbi is an exceptional leader and natural collaborator; she has a clear vision for the growth of research, innovation, and graduate studies at Nipissing,” says Dr. Ann-Barbara Graff, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Nipissing University. “I’m thrilled that she’ll be able to continue to advance the work that is already underway to position Nipissing as a destination of choice for researchers and graduate students alike.”
With over 15 years of post-secondary experience to the position, the university says Dr. Law spent the last two years serving as Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Research and then Interim Associate Vice-President Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies.
In these roles, she led the development of policies and partnerships to support Nipissing’s new innovation and commercialization portfolio, including the Northern and Rural Innovation Cluster with Laurentian University, Trent University, and Lakehead University.
“I’m honoured and excited to have the opportunity to support continued development of a vibrant culture of research, innovation, and graduate studies at Nipissing that builds upon our existing research strengths,” says Dr. Law. “I believe there is great potential for collaboration and innovation partnerships that offer meaningful contributions to the community and valuable learning and employment opportunities for our students. Nipissing is an important resource and economic driver for our region; I look forward to the opportunity to expand our impact and build networks across our region and beyond.”
Dr. Law joined Nipissing in 2009 as an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical and Health Education, earning Full Professor status in 2019.
