Research | Queen’s University Canada

Faculty of Arts and Science

September 7, 2018

Elucidating the presence and make up of dark matter, which makes up 80% of our universe: research into the mysteries of “dark matter” will deepen our understanding of the universe’s vast complexities.

July 9, 2018

Providing techniques and tools to improve the quality of service oriented architecture applications for the Internet: this research will ensure the reliable and cost-effective delivery of web services for large numbers of users with rapidly changing requirements.

July 9, 2018

The study of government interventions in the economy through public policies that aim to achieve full employment and environmental sustainability: the research will inform fiscal policy and increase the environmental outcomes of future government spending initiatives, particularly in Canada.

July 9, 2018

Using lake sediment samples to unravel the causes and effects of natural and human activities on environmental change: this research will lead to an improved understanding of human impacts on aquatic ecosystems, and better methods of understanding the effects of global warming.

July 9, 2018

Documenting Indigenous public arts across North America and fostering the creation of new art in public spaces: this research examines the ways in which Indigenous public arts confront the colonial erasure of Indigenous histories.

July 9, 2018

Using neuroimaging techniques to investigate what happens in the human brain when we retrieve memories: this research may improve our understanding of the impacts of brain injury, our ability to design educational approaches, and the treatment of intrusive memory disorders.

July 9, 2018

The research and study of the optical and electronic manifestations of handedness (chirality) in natural and artificial substances, leading to the development of new diagnostic tools for life sciences.

July 9, 2018

Developing new methods for the statistical analysis of data that can be applied toward practical problems in economics and finance: this research could have far-reaching impacts on governments and central banks by improving the methods they use to evaluate policy actions.

July 9, 2018

The study of the relationship between globalization and minority nationalism, and of the democratic management of minority nationalism in an era of globalization: this research contributes to the achievement of stable democracies in divided societies.

July 9, 2018

Studying the geographic dimensions of urban space, justice, and rights to better understand and support the health and well-being of marginalized populations: this research supports policy development for more equitable urban environments so that all Canadians have equal opportunities to enjoy healthy, vibrant communities, no matter where they live.

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