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[The Year in Research]
Blind Date with Knowledge
December 17, 2020

2020: The Year in Research

A look back at the major initiatives, the funding and awards garnered, and how a community mobilized to respond to and combat COVID-19.

[Illustration of bar chart and mirrored tree by Gary Neill]
Blind Date with Knowledge
September 14, 2020

Fixing financial fairy tales – The rise of sustainable finance in Canada

The Institute for Sustainable Finance based at Queen's Smith School of Business is dedicated to exploring how the many different ways in which we spend money might be adapted to reflect the principles of sustainability.

[Children with music training playing instruments]
Blind Date with Knowledge
July 17, 2020

Changing lives through music: The lessons we can learn

Since 2015, Sistema Kingston has provided underserved children with music training, helping them build confidence, persistence, and a sense of responsibility. A research project is now examining how students and families experience the program and its impact on their lives.

[Interpretive photo of the impact of human activity on aquatic ecosystems]
Blind Date with Knowledge
July 6, 2020

Capturing the Art of Research: Celebrating the 2020 prize recipients

The Queen’s Art of Research photo contest celebrates its fifth year, with the selection of ten stunning winning images.

[illustration - young hand in old hand]
Blind Date with Knowledge
June 19, 2020

Empowerment through revitalization of Indigenous language and education

Of Canada’s approximately 60 Indigenous languages, all but 6 are in imminent danger of extinction. Queen's researcher Lindsay Morcom is working with Indigenous communities to help address this.