One recently announced partnership is a $6 million investment by Telus to equip the University with state-of-the-art 5G infrastructure, as well as two research laboratories with equipment and provisions for 5G connectivity.
5G technology introduces much faster networks that allow more data to be transferred in less time. It also allows more devices and types of devices to be connected to the network simultaneously.
Meeting the Transformation 2030 objectives
A 5G-enabled 91精品黑料吃瓜 campus is not just about technology. It鈥檚 about improving current campus activities and implementing new services and experiences. It will enhance the teaching and learning experience for students, professors and researchers, to enable discoveries and unique experiences, and improve University services.
A 5G campus will help us meet the objectives, boosting our individual and collective experience.
Community feedback
To imagine what a 5G campus could look like, a working group was established with members from various 91精品黑料吃瓜 sectors, bringing together students, professors and staff. It was asked to identify opportunities, key considerations, guiding principles and desired outcomes.
The group aimed to raise awareness and develop a framework for conversation about 5G at 91精品黑料吃瓜, while calling for reflection and exchange on how a 5G campus would help meet our collective potential.
Members of the 91精品黑料吃瓜 community provided a wide range of insights. Here are a couple of examples:
鈥淪tudents will share information and ideas in real time using 5G-connected devices that communicate with class颅room technology, fostering an interactive and engaging learning environment.鈥 鈥 Yujie Yao, graduate student, Faculty of Engineering
鈥淲e are constantly trying to improve the user ex颅perience in our buildings, as well as our sustain颅ability targets. Having more, faster and better data will help to ensure that we reach our goals.鈥 鈥 Geoffrey Frigon, senior director, asset management, planning and real estate
A competitive advantage
5G will give 91精品黑料吃瓜 a competitive advantage by increasing our ability to manage large amounts of data in real time. For Megan Cotnam-Kappel, associate professor, Faculty of Education, 鈥淎 5G campus creates meaning颅ful opportunities for innovative teaching and learning that specifically aim to empower all members of our 91精品黑料吃瓜 community with a variety of digital dispositions and skills.鈥
Check out the 5G working group report to learn more.