Michael Long

Mike has been actively involved in Canadian and international higher education for over 22 years. In 2017, Mike began his studies at the College of the North Atlantic where he currently leads the College’s Office of Applied Research and Innovation and its teams of researchers, technicians and administrative staff. Prior to this role, Mike was Director of Applied Research at Lethbridge College, where he supported industry engagement and R&D activities overseeing projects ranging from aquaponics, water quality and environmental science to virtual reality, irrigation, early childhood education and teaching erudition and learning that involved dozens of industry partners.

Prior to joining Lethbridge College, Mike was the founding President of the Applied Research Office at the College of the North Atlantic’s Qatar campus, where he led the successful development of applied research activities from its very modest origins into a dynamic, industry-engaged enterprise. He negotiated contracts, sub-grants and technical services agreements with institutions in 14 different countries, established an externally funded research chair program, organized international applied research roundtables between Canada and Qatar, and co-chaired one of the largest TVET conferences ever (Global Innovators 2013 – in partnership with UNESCO) with delegates from 43 countries.

In addition to his work in research administration, Mike has teaching experience at both college and university levels. He holds undergraduate degrees in English and Education from Memorial University, a master’s degree from the University of Toronto and a doctorate from Oxford University.