Graduate students at Queen’s University are experts in the making, poised to create positive change in their academic fields and within diverse career paths. They are also invaluable members of the Kingston community thanks in part to the PhD-Community Initiative.
To deliver a more streamlined and user-friendly experience, Human Resources has launched a centralized hub of employee wellness resources on the HR Website. These resources, released during Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week, aim to improve access for all employees seeking support and information related to their wellbeing.
It takes 40+ team members to ensure every Queen’s convocation ceremony runs smoothly for Queen's University graduates, all participants, and guests.
The Office of the University Registrar is requesting assistance from staff and faculty at the June 18-21 ceremonies at Slush Puppie Place, as well as the May 24 ceremony at Grant Hall.
Shifts are approx. 2 ½ hours, and you can sign up for:
Jane Philpott has announced that she will not be seeking a second term as Dean of Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) following the conclusion of her first term on June 30, 2025.
“It has been a huge honour to serve as dean since July 2020, and I intend to continue in this role until the end of my five-year term,” says Dean Philpott. “Then it will be time for me to pass the baton to a new leader while I continue my work on health policy and health systems in other ways.”
Every year, the Queen’s research community collaborates to offer Kingston residents a day filled with interactive and family-friendly science activities. During this annual event, thousands of attendees are provided with firsthand opportunities to interact with scientists, ask questions, conduct experiments, and participate in demonstrations. All activities are offered free of charge, ensuring access to quality exhibits for all families and visitors. Last year alone, the event welcomed over 5,300 attendees from across Southeastern Ontario and engaged more than 430 volunteers.
Fostering dynamic interaction between discovery and innovative research is essential for research results to be translated into new knowledge, products or processes. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) supports collaborations among institutions, researchers, and industry leaders to accelerate the application of discovery research for social, environmental, and economic benefits.
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