Arts and Science

Arts and Science

Amber Simpson, Aaron Vincent, Avena Ross and Jacqueline Monaghan
Provincial funding supports early career researchers

Four Queen’s researchers receive $100,000 each to build new research programs.

May 6, 2022
Two cut diamonds displayed on grey sand.
Diamond mines in the Northwest Territories are not a girl’s best friend

The Conversation: While marketing has made diamond rings a symbol of heteronormative happy endings, women from the Northwest Territories tell a different story about their experiences with the diamond mines.

May 5, 2022
Kids participate on hands-on science activities during Science Rendezvous
Science Rendezvous Day declared

Queen’s and the Kingston community prepare for popular science festival recently proclaimed an official day on May 7.

May 2, 2022
More than 63 per cent of Canadian adults currently live with overweight or obesity, which contributes to chronic health conditions.
Are diet and activity key to managing weight and obesity?

Researchers surprised by the study results, which looked into managing overweight and obesity through subtle changes to diet and exercise on weight management over time

April 29, 2022
Queen’s community remembers former staff member Mary Fraser

Long-time coordinator of the Visual Resources Unit at the Department of Art also served president of the Queen’s Staff Association and as a representative to the Board of Trustees.

April 29, 2022
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Queen’s community comes together to illustrate social impact

THE Impact Rankings submission measures the university’s overall contribution to global sustainability.

April 27, 2022
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Transforming the global academy

Principal Patrick Deane on how the SDGs are helping break down silos, provoke dialogue, and unite us all in a common global purpose.

April 27, 2022
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Queen’s secures second consecutive top 10 position globally in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Queen’s places 7th in international rankings out of over 1,500 institutions in advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

April 27, 2022
Queen’s community remembers Professor Emeritus Andrew Graham

He taught at the School of Policy Studies for more than 20 years following a distinguished career in the public sector.

April 25, 2022
Reena Kukreja and an agricultural worker.
New art installation shines light on migrant workers

Exhibition at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts gives voice to South Asian men working and living abroad.

April 22, 2022