Assistant Professor,
Acadia University
I joined the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen's as a graduate student in 2006. I completed a thesis based Master's in Algebraic Geometry, (2006-2008) and went on to complete a PhD in the same area (2008-2013).
Looking back at my time at Queen's, the most important aspect of the graduate program was its emphasis on both breadth and depth of knowledge. The core curriculum in algebra, analysis and differential geometry were both accessible and sufficiently advanced; they facilitated with the transition from course based study to independent graduate level research. Another key feature of the department's graduate program is their research seminar and colloquium series.
While I was a graduate student, I was encouraged to conduct research travel (under the generous support of my advisors' research grants) and was given the opportunity to teach. The department's funding was generous and I held internal and external fellowships throughout my studies.
"The department's funding was generous and I held internal and external fellowships throughout my studies."
Nathan Grieve
The faculty at Queen's values research, independent self study and teaching. They take a collaborative and inclusive approach to graduate supervision and training. I learned an incredible amount of mathematics while at Queen's. It is with great pleasure that I thank the faculty for everything that I learned from them.
The city of Kingston is a vibrant university town. It is sufficiently active yet sufficiently quiet. Moreover, the weather is mostly pleasant throughout the year. The city contains lots of amenities, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and cultural activities that are within walking distance from the Queen's University campus.
Combined, this creates a great atmosphere to conduct graduate studies.