The Queen’s University Chancellor Dunning Trust was established in 1946 by an anonymous donor to “promote understanding and appreciation of the supreme importance of the dignity, freedom and responsibility of the individual person in human society.” Since 1948, the Trust has brought well-known academics, politicians, activists, and intellectuals from around the world and Canada to Queen’s for visits ranging from a few days to several weeks.
On this website, you can explore the history of Charles A. Dunning and the Trust, as well as browse through individual lectures to learn about the speakers and hear them speak.
Not sure where to start? Learn about the origins of the Dunning Trust, and then read through selected thematic series from the past several decades. You can browse all the lectures by decade or navigate by lecturer name, as well.