News | Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Worms and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Nov 20, 2023

A Faculty of Education vermicompost project is one of many examples of UN SDGs activities happening at Queen’s.

group of students and university leaders in front of new Smith Engineering sign

Engineering’s new era

Nov 02, 2023

The unveiling of Smith Engineering honours a historic donation to reimagine STEM education through engineering at Queen’s.

Antisemitism and Islamophobia on Campus

Oct 30, 2023

Our campus must be a place where all can feel safe, even when challenged in debate and discussion. As a community, we will learn from each other but only if we listen and respect one another.

Generating positive change through community-engaged learning

Oct 27, 2023

Wendy Craig’s focus is on collaborative learning among students and community organizations.

Thrive Week 2023

Oct 24, 2023

Compassion Matters will be the theme of a week-long series of wellness events, running from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2023.

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Celebrating teaching excellence and its importance at Queen’s

Oct 24, 2023

On Oct. 17, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane and Vice-Provost Teaching and Learning Gavan Watson hosted a reception to celebrate annual awards.

student and two researchers posing for selfie in NY

Are we taking enough action on the United Nations' SDGs?

Oct 20, 2023

Queen's researchers and student reflect on experience at the SDG Action Weekend in New York City.

Global Events & Safety and Security on Campus

Oct 13, 2023

Queen’s must be a place where people can come together safely with thoughtfulness, respect, and compassion.

Principal Deane and Nathan Brinklow exchanging wampum beads

Reaffirming continuing relationships between Indigenous communities and Queen's

Oct 12, 2023

Polishing the Chain ceremony invites reflection and discussion to keep relationship free from tarnish.

Statement on Situation in the Middle East

Oct 08, 2023

Queen’s is committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment that embraces the diversity of all community members. We encourage anyone who may be impacted directly or indirectly by this violence to make use of the resources and supports available.

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Sacred fire closes out week of learning and reflection

Oct 06, 2023

The Queen’s community gathered to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on October 2, bringing a close to a week of related activities and events.

Call for nominations: Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards

Sep 27, 2023

These annual awards celebrate teaching excellence and the diverse ways in which the student learning experience is enhanced by educators and educational supports at Queen’s.

Principal’s Advisory Council on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals at Queen’s

Sep 21, 2023

Work has begun to identify priorities and recommend strategic actions in support of integrating UN SDG-focused work into all aspects of the Queen’s community.

New Indigenous gathering space officially opens on campus

Sep 19, 2023

Members of the Queen’s community gathered to celebrate the official opening of a new outdoor Indigenous gathering space on campus.

From left: Mudia Iyayi (MD student), Patrick Deane (Principal and Vice-Chancellor), Raquel Oleksin (MD student), Jane Philpott (Dean, Queen's Health Sciences), and Lanval Daly (the second Black medical student admitted to Queen's following the ban) standing with the new plinth.

Queen’s unveils plinth honouring Black medical students

Sep 13, 2023

University remembers those affected by a 1918 ban of Black medical students and looks toward a future of greater respect, representation, and justice.