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Building KPU Through Applied Research

Applied research is integral to KPU’s polytechnic culture—where thought meets action—not to mention key to productive community engagement and social innovation. It allows you, our students, and faculty to apply practical knowledge and skills in real-world contexts and establish mutually beneficial

Office of Research Services

Applied research is integral to KPU’s polytechnic culture—where thought meets action—not to mention key to productive community engagement and social innovation. It allows you, our students, and faculty to apply practical knowledge and skills in real-world contexts and establish mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships with local communities, industry, and government.

We are committed to actively supporting your authentic, relevant, and innovative research, scholarship and creative artistry. Our Office of Research Services (ORS) offers a broad range of opportunities within distinctive Programs and assists researchers with proposal preparation and administration of sponsored projects. The office also collaborates with faculty to find funding sources, develop research plans, outline project management metrics, and prepare reports.

Research Stories

23 Jul KPU expands applied hop research through partnership with Molson Coors Thu, Jul 23, 2026 Kwantlen Polytechnic University, in partnership with Molson Coors, has unveiled a new research and development hop yard in Chilliwack.

23 Jun KPU researchers map hidden Himalayan voices in Canada Tue, Jun 23, 2026 A new book from KPU scholars Dr. Asma Sayed and Dr. Pushpa Raj Acharya is charting a new narrative for some overlooked authors in Canadian literature.

22 Jun Not just right feelings can disrupt thinking, new KPU research finds Mon, Jun 22, 2026 A KPU study found people with obsessive-compulsive traits who experience more intense so-called Not Just Right Experiences may have greater difficulty switching between tasks.

13 May KPU English instructor secures $120k grant to bolster research journal Wed, May 13, 2026 A humanities research journal championed by KPU instructor Dr. Lindsey Seatter has been awarded $120,000 in federal funding to support its operations for the next three years.

23 Jan Fine arts instructors present creative research in new art exhibit Fri, Jan 23, 2026 A new art exhibit, titled “Field Notes,” showcases work created by Fine Arts instructors Maria Anna Parolin, Amy Huestis and Liz Toohey-Wiese during their educational leaves last year.

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