Research Impact
Queen’s announces 16 Canada Research Chairs
The federal Canada Research Chairs program recognizes established and emerging global research leaders at Canadian universities.
Building landfills that safeguard the environment
Queen's researcher Kerry Rowe is being honoured for his groundbreaking work designing waste containment systems that protect the world around them now and for years to come.
Celebrating champions of environmental science
Queen’s researchers receive Canada’s highest honours for contributions to natural sciences and engineering.
What mud tells us about climate change
Queen's researcher John P. Smol receives major NSERC prize in recognition of the social impact of his trailblazing advances in environmental science.
Getting the inside scoop on wildfire smoke
Faculty of Arts and Science researcher David McLagan has been awarded a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance Society Grant worth $1.17 million over four years for the Black Kite project.
Research provides insights into a health-boosting ingredient of human breastmilk
Recognizing cutting-edge research
The Canadian Economic Association has honoured Faculty of Arts and Science Economics professor Robert Clark with the prestigious John Rae Prize.
Advancing mining in a high-tech world
Researcher Charlotte Gibson discusses the current challenges in finding and processing the critical minerals present in batteries, electric vehicles, and other high demand products.
How does nonverbal communication impact social dynamics?
In a world where the nuances of emotional expression often go unnoticed, Queen’s researcher Michele Morningstar is focused on unlocking the hidden language of nonverbal communication.
Protein research breakthrough
A Queen’s research team has discovered a new mechanism that can revolutionize our understanding of protein regulation.
Leveraging AI to provide better health care for Canadians
A new digital platform for telemedicine and patient contact centres will address inefficiencies and improve both patients’ and healthcare providers' experiences.
Funding to fuel research and innovation
Queen’s researchers have been awarded more than $5 million from Canada’s federal research funding agencies to support their groundbreaking work from advancing green energy to decoding judicial systems.
Improving bladder cancer treatment
With support from the Terry Fox Research Institute, Queen’s researchers seek to understand why the world standard treatment for bladder cancer only works for half of patients.
Sparking Canada’s supercomputing renaissance
Queen’s researcher Ryan Grant wants to turn Canada into a global supercomputing leader.
Growing one of Canada’s sustainable oil supplies
Queen’s researchers receive federal funding to address environmental sustainability in Canada’s growing canola industry.
New research shows socioeconomic status shapes access to cataract surgery
Queen’s professor Robert Campbell is part of a team that has discovered an association between patient socioeconomic status and access to cataract surgery in for-profit centres that have received public funding in Ontario.
How Nasim Montazeri is using the power of sleep to uncover the mystery of chronic illness
Some say that sleep is the best medicine. Nasim Montazeri, an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has made it an integral part of her mission to study the correlation between sleep and how it can reveal specific chronic health disorders.
New funding for Women, Peace, and Security Network
Faculty of Arts and Science Professor Yolande Bouka and her research team have received funding from the Government of Canada Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program to lead the second iteration of the Research Network on Women, Peace and Security (RN-WPS).
Funding to improve patient lives
Queen's researchers receive $3.5 million to advance research with the greatest potential for improving health and wellbeing.
Technological advancements in tick research
With tick season upon us, Queen’s researchers are taking a unique approach to identifying tick-borne pathogens with the help of our furry friends.
When a deep breath can make you sick
Queen’s-led research team secures $2 million to investigate how wildfire smoke impacts asthma patients.
NSERC Awards CHEE Faculty over $900,000 for RTI and DG Programs
Congratulations to Chemical Engineering Researchers who have been awarded over $900,000 in new Research Funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grant (DG) and Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Programs.
Recognizing cutting-edge research
The Canadian Economic Association has honoured Faculty of Arts and Science Economics professor Robert Clark with the prestigious John Rae Prize.The Prize is awarded every second year to the Canadian economist with the best research record during the last five years.
Funding boost for promising research
Queen’s receives $5 million in support for natural sciences and engineering projects.
Political scientist awarded Trudeau Fellowship
Expert in gender and the armed forces, Stéfanie von Hlatky is one of only four Canadians to receive the prize.
Bridging cultures through engineering
As NSERC Scholar in Residence for Indigenous collaboration, Queen's researcher Mark Green has been providing his expertise and viewpoints for the advancement of national policies and programs that have an impact on Canada’s engineering community.
NSERC fund focuses on research in quantum optical science
Faculty of Arts and Science researcher Nir Rotenberg and his research team have received a $2.49 million Alliance Quantum Grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
Supporting emerging research leaders
Queen’s graduate and postdoctoral researchers have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to research excellence and academic leadership.
Cancer research transformed by landmark gift to Queen’s University
Newly named Cara & Murray Sinclair Cancer Research Institute looks toward the future of cancer care and treatments.
Strengthening the research ecosystem for defence and public safety families
A $2.5 million Partnership Grant brings the families of defence and public safety personnel squarely into view.
Lifetime achievement in fresh-water research
Queen's researcher John Smol is recognized by the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography for his career impact on aquatic science and education.
Advancing high-risk, high-reward research
Queen's researchers receive $1 million to pursue innovative ideas that could lead to game-changing impacts for health research.
Zooming in on deep, deep space
A Queen's researcher is at the forefront of the Canadian participation in the international Square Kilometre Array Observatory, supported by a $269 million investment by the federal government.
Obesity and the brain
Fernanda De Felice investigates how excessive weight can lead to cognitive decline and how the hormone leptin impacts this process.
The Journey to Better Mental Health During Pregnancy: the newest Cinq à Sept Research Talk
Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) has added a new Research Talk to the Cinq à Sept digital collection from Dr. Shahirose Sadrudin Premji, Professor and Sally Smith Chair in Nursing, School of Nursing.
Smith PhD students receive $270,000 in funding from SSHRC
Research being conducted by three Smith PhD candidates has received a boost in the form of federal funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Carlos Escobedo Awarded CSME Fellowship
CSME is a constituent society of the Engineering Institute of Canada. The title of Fellow of the CSME is awarded to members who have attained excellence in mechanical engineering and contributed significantly to the progress of their profession.
Chemist earns honour for contribution to research
Faculty of Arts and Science researcher Diane Beauchemin has earned the Environment Division R&D Dima Award from the Chemical Institute of Canada for her distinguished contributions to research and development in environmental chemistry while working in Canada.
Shaping Canada's energy transition
Queen's researchers receive over $1M to help turn Canada's Small Modular Reactor Action Plan into reality.
Better glue for better roads
Ground breaking discoveries are the name of the game for Queen's researcher Simon Hesp as he works to improve the longevity of Canada's roads.
Searching for cosmic rays 40 km above ground
Queen’s particle astrophysicist Nahee Park is part of an international team that’s launching an enormous weather balloon into the upper atmosphere.
Understanding the genetic basis of bleeding disorders
Dr. Paula James is advancing research aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment of inherited blood diseases.
McDonald Institute receives $45.5M in federal support
Queen’s and the McDonald Institute welcome this investment that will advance Canada’s position as a world leader in astroparticle physics.
Uncovering the history of Black self-publishing in Canada
Kristin Moriah receives a national fellowship to study Black authors and themes that motivated them to write and publish their own works over the past century.
Ontario government invests in Queen's research
The university receives provincial funding to advance research projects and ensure Ontario’s ability to attract and retain the best and brightest research talent.
Recognizing early-career research excellence
Three researchers are recognized with Queen’s highest internal research award for their field-leading research and innovation.
Celebrating research prize and award winners
Queen's recognizes 80 scholars at Applause: A Celebration of Research Excellence.
New Chairs and over $40M in funding for Queen’s
Queen’s researchers receive funding from the Government of Canada to advance research across disciplines, tackling issues from climate change to human health and materials discovery.
Canada Research Chairs advance asthma and climate policy research
Eva Kaufmann is appointed the Canada Research Chair in Immunology and Inflammation, while Kyla Tienhaara is renewed as the Canada Research Chair in Economy and Environment.
Empowering transformative research
Three Queen’s research teams have been awarded over $18M from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to advance projects in translational medicine, nuclear energy, and environmental sciences.
Queen’s attracts world-renowned nuclear materials scientist
Yanwen Zhang will join Queen’s as the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Impact of Radiation in Energy and Advanced Technologies.
Curating medical cultural heritage
Queen’s researcher Allison Morehead (Art History) is among a group of international researchers who will be receiving support from the Matariki Seed Fund.
Dr. Sheela Abraham named a Terry Fox New Investigator
Dr. Sheela Abraham has been named a Terry Fox New Investigator in support of her ground-breaking research on acute myeloid leukemia.
Clinical trial results could transform cervical cancer treatment
New Queen's-supported research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, indicates that a simple hysterectomy is an effective treatment for low-risk, early-stage cervical cancer, signaling a potential shift in cancer care.
Cosmic Goldilocks
Astronomy researcher Kristine Spekkens explains why total solar eclipses are rare in the universe.
Researchers awarded $4 million in federal health funding
Researchers from Queen’s have secured funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for projects tackling chronic diseases, cancer, and other Canadian health challenges.
Investigating the molecular mysteries of cancer
Spotlighting the invaluable contributions of women in our research community, as part of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Celebrating women's leadership in science
Queen’s highlights exceptional STEM researchers recognized for outstanding scholarship, novel innovations, and groundbreaking discoveries on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Discovery is about time and flexibility
Discovery research is all about chasing advances over the long term while having the freedom to adapt as new findings emerge – to innovate wherever the research leads.
Graduate research connects to past and present
The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies has honoured Célia Romulus, a recent PhD recipient from the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, with the 2023 CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences category.
Finding the right support for people with disabilities
How natural support makes communities stronger.
Smith business celebrates research excellence
Five faculty and two students were recognized by their peers for their exceptional contributions both to and beyond the business school.
Shining a spotlight on mental health research
Queen’s researchers are tackling the Canadian mental health crisis.
Serving those who serve us
A Queen’s-based research institute has been at the forefront of improving the health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces veterans, military personnel, and their families.
International honour for research in health geography
Queen’s Vice-Principal (Research), Nancy Ross, receives career research award from the American Association of Geographers.
School of Rehabilitation Therapy research spotlight: control, learning and recovery
The School of Rehabilitation’s programs of research help advance understanding of the influence of development, health, illness and injury on the control, learning, recovery and integration of goal-directed movement in meaningful functional activities across the lifespan.
Research data support
Queen’s is participating in the "Building Campus Strategies for Coordinated Data Support" initiative, a cohort-based project with 29 universities across Canada and the US.
Advancing accessibility and inclusion
Queen’s researchers are breaking down barriers, enhancing accessibility, and shifting the narrative for a more inclusive future.
Dr. Nader Ghasemlou awarded 2023 Mihran and Mary Basmajian Award
Established by Dr. J.V. Basmajian in memory of his parents, the Basmajian Award is granted annually to Queen’s Health Sciences’ (QHS) faculty who have made an outstanding contribution to health research.
Research evaluates infertility and risk of autism spectrum disorder
Clinician scientist Maria Velez led the study, which included data from 1.3 million children born in Ontario.
Partnering for energy transition
Queen's signs agreement with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited to advance nuclear research.
Capturing immunotherapy response in a blood drop
Promising liquid biopsy research unlocks approach for lung cancer treatment decisions.
School of Rehabilitation Therapy research spotlight: from robotics to mental health
The School of Rehabilitation Therapy’s (SRT) programs of research help advance understanding of the influence of development, health, illness and injury on the control, learning, recovery and integration of goal-directed movement in meaningful functional activities across the lifespan.
Ahmed Hassan earns prestigious Mustafa Prize
Faculty of Arts and Science professor, Ahmed Hassan (School of Computing), is a recipient of the 2023 Mustafa Prize in recognition of his achievements in AI-guided Software Engineering, having created the Mining Software Repositories (MSR) field over two decades ago.
Smith Engineering launches support for three emerging research clusters
Smimth Engineering has selected three emerging research clusters to support their evolution into future research centres. By providing support to these emerging clusters, the Faculty aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and excellence in research while addressing pressing global challenges.
Ryan Grant awarded $2M from NSERC and Mitacs
Ryan Grant, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been awarded a research grant from NSERC and Mitacs in collaboration with Rockport Networks to significantly increase the speed at which computers share information.
Call for nominations - Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards
The nomination period for the Principal's Teaching and Learning Awards is now open until Jan. 31, 2024.
Medical historian Jacalyn Duffin awarded Hannah Medal
Medical historian and professor emerita, Dr. Jacalyn Duffin, has been awarded the Jason A. Hannah Medal by the Royal Society of Canada.
New research sets off alarm bells
Accelerated warming has pushed Great Slave Lake across important ecological thresholds.
Breaking down walls for a net-zero future
Queen’s researcher Cao Thang Dinh has won the Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year, Engineering and Technology category.
Royal Society awards
Queen’s researchers John Smol and Jacalyn Duffin have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for their research excellence.
Royal recognition
Canada’s national academy, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announced today the induction of its 2023 cohort of new fellows and College members. The cohort includes two Queen’s faculty members: Tucker Carrington (Chemistry), as a fellow of the RSC, and Darryl Robinson (Law), as a new member of The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
Advancing breakthrough research and innovation
Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) researchers have been awarded over $3.2M through Canada’s Tri-Agencies and the Canada Foundation for Innovation to advance breakthrough research and innovation in Canada. QHS’s funding was part of $23.9M awarded to Queen’s University researchers.
Research that is breaking down barriers
Two Queen’s researchers have been awarded over $4M from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada to further equity and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Investing in research infrastructure
The Canada Foundation for Innovation has announced $2M in funding to equip Queen's researchers with leading-edge labs and equipment.
Queen's and Kinectrics partner to explore nuclear energy innovation
The new agreement seeks to drive technological advancements in the sector.
Vice-Principal Research announces results of Postdoctoral Fellowship program
Queen’s is welcoming six new postdoctoral fellows through the Vice-Principal Research Postdoctoral Fund.
The Crudden Effect
Special journal issue showcases the impact of Dr. Cathleen Crudden on the field of chemistry, and her role as a mentor.
Canadian Transfusion Trials Group receives $2.3M for innovative research network
A national initiative designed to promote collaboration and excellence in transfusion medicine research has received $2.3 million from Canadian Blood Services.
Crawford Lake tells a story
As scientists around the world try to determine the start of a new epoch, this small Ontarian lake has been selected to be a geological landmark.
Exploring technology and community health
Queen’s researcher Catherine Donnelly is bringing her experience working with communities and health systems to the new Connected Minds project exploring the impacts of technology on society.
Three Queen’s community members appointed to Order of Canada
The Order of Canada recognizes people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to the nation.
Fresh ideas for our waterways
Queen's research team awarded more than $800,000 to advance groundbreaking innovations in monitoring aquatic ecosystems.
Queen’s researchers display exceptionality in storytelling
The event, hosted annually by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), has students from across Canada tell the fascinating story of their research in either three minutes or up to 300 words.
Dalitso Ruwe joins global research organization
Dalitso Ruwe, assistant professor of Black Political Thought in the Department of Philosophy and the Black Studies Program, has been named an Azrieli Global Scholar by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), a Canadian-based global research organization.
Queen's researcher secures global scholarship
Élise Devoie has been named a Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Azrieli Global Scholar.
Sarah Jane Payne is working to keep our drinking water safe
Payne’s research involves working with utilities across Canada to find ways of both improving water quality and safeguarding the health of those using it
Province announces support to expand number of medical school seats at Queen's
Expansion includes seats for new Queen’s-Lakeridge Health family medicine training program to alleviate doctor shortage in the region.
Receiving the prestigious Vega Medal
Queen’s researcher John Smol has been recognized for his lifetime achievements with the Vega Medal, a Nobel Prize-equivalent in geography, awarded by the King of Sweden.
Funding boost for frontiers research
Nine Queen's programs will receive a total of $3 million from the federal government.
Sarah Jane Payne is working to keep our drinking water safe
Payne’s research involves working with utilities across Canada to find ways of both improving water quality and safeguarding the health of those using it.
Xiaying Xin harnesses advanced technologies to keep our water safe
Determining how best to filter out emerging contaminants and maintain or improve the health of our environment is the work of researchers like Xiaying Xin, an Assistant Professor who joined the Department of Civil Engineering in the fall of 2022.
Recognition for world-leading software research
Ahmed E. Hassan has been granted a lifetime recognition from the Association for Computing Machinery.
Bringing research into focus
The annual Art of Research photo contest will continue to showcase how the Queen's research community is advancing the United Nations' SDGs and introduce a new video category to capture research in motion.
Dominik Barz wins 2022 Faculty Research Excellence Award
The award recognizes outstanding contributions by faculty members to the research environment in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s.
Kevin De France wants to fix our plastics problem
Kevin De France explores the design and application of sustainable bio-based materials in fields spanning the biomedical, coatings & packaging, and environmental sectors.
Julián Ortiz discusses evolution and future of Mining
As Department Head and Associate Professor in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Ortiz sees a future for the industry that encompasses responsible extraction that is respectful of the earth and its resources.
Building on an exceptional year
Nancy Ross, Vice-Principal (Research), sits down with the Gazette to discuss her first sixteen months at Queen’s and share her vision for the future.
Graduate student receives national award for research innovation
Queen’s researcher recognized for creating support programs for families of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Queen’s, KHSC and KGHRI join Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network
The network is uniting cancer centres across Canada to accelerate the implementation of precision medicine so that Canadian cancer patients can access the right treatment at the right time for their particular cancer, no matter where they live.
Measuring the impact of research: Mining data to build partnerships and enhance student learning
Education researchers leverage measurement science.
Igniting a cancer care revolution
Queen’s researcher Chris Booth was inducted as a Fellow in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Engineering Research Networking Day 2022
The Queen’s Engineering Research Networking Day reunited faculty members and external organizations for the first time since the COVID pandemic began for a day of knowledge-sharing and networking.
Queen’s School of Rehabilitation Therapy releases first research report
The School of Rehabilitation Therapy (SRT) has released its first-ever research report highlighting the collective work of faculty from 2020 to 2021.
A champion of peace
John McGarry receives the Pearson Peace Medal for outstanding contributions to global peace efforts through his research on conflict resolution in deeply divided societies.
Funding to enable innovative research
Queen’s researchers will receive close to $700,000 in funding as part of a $64 million announcement to support research infrastructure.
The 2023 Major Science Initiative Fund Competition awarded to The Canadian Cancer Trials Group
The continuing investment from CFI will ensure CCTG continues to conduct research of the exceptional caliber and competitive with the best in the world.
Launch of Research Discovery Network
The Vice-Principal Research Portfolio spearheads a new initiative to support the Queen’s research community and enable interdisciplinary collaborations.
Queen’s Prizes for Excellence in Research announced
Three early-career researchers are recognized for advancing research and discovery in their respective fields.
Partnership for health innovation
An evolution of the Human Mobility Research Centre, the Centre for Health Innovation connects researchers from across disciplines to tackle the most pressing human health challenges.
Personalizing cancer treatment
Queen’s has partnered with leading companies and clinical networks on the CanDETECT Supercluster project to advance innovation in cancer detection and treatment.
Research that reaches for the stars
Multidisciplinary Queen’s research projects explore impact of space travel on health, including bone loss and aging.
Provincial funding supports early career researchers
Four Queen’s researchers received $100,000 each to structure programs that will investigate topics in machine learning, agriculture, astroparticle physics, and natural products.
Funding to advance bold, innovative research programs
Queen’s receives $3 million from the New Frontiers in Research Fund programs for projects pushing the frontiers of knowledge and pioneering solutions to overcome challenges brought on by the pandemic.
Continuing collaboration for cancer research
$30 million in funding from the Canadian Cancer Society ensures that the research conducted by the Canadian Cancer Trials Group continues to have meaningful impact on the lives of people with cancer.
Six Canada Research Chairs announced for Queen’s
Researchers will continue to contribute to new discoveries across multiple disciplines, enhancing the culture of research excellence at Queen’s.
Early career chemist earns Ontario’s Polanyi Prize
Dr. Farnaz Heidar-Zadeh is advancing innovative computational molecular design techniques.
Health Sciences researchers earn $1.7M in CIHR funding
Queen’s Health Sciences’ (QHS) researchers received funding to advance programs addressing relevant public health challenges.
Indigenous Community Research Partnerships
Training resources for researchers who are new to research in partnership with Indigenous communities.
Student Learning
Queen’s is named an academic leader in fostering entrepreneurship
A new list published by Fast Company and Inc. magazines selects the top 50 universities for driving innovation.
Pitch competition celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship
Teams of entrepreneurs from Queen's and region compete for a share of the $50,000 pool.
Queen’s Space Engineering Team places first in Canada, seventh globally, at the 2024 University Rover Challenge
Student design team placed first among Canadian participants and seventh globally at the University Rover Challenge (URC) in Utah in June.
What a Wave to Learn: Portable wave tank demonstrates water movement for young people
The Department of Civil Engineering teamed with the Beaty Water Research Centre to acquire an exciting new tool.
Engineering Bridge program links college credentials and experience with a degree from Queen’s
The Smith Engineering bridge program is intended for college students holding or completing advanced diplomas in Engineering Technology programs who wish to obtain a degree after they graduate with approximately two additional years of study. Full details can be found on the Engineering Bridge page.
First-year students ready to SOAR
Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR) introduces incoming students, parents, and supporters to campus life and resources.
Future-Proofing Ontario’s Students
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Hungler for winning a Minister’s Award of Excellence in the category of Future-Proofing Ontario’s Students, which recognizes Faculty and staff across Ontario who have led the way in adapting programming that supports new ways of learning.
Professors recognized for efforts in graduate student supervision
Asha Varadharajan and Heidi Ploeg receive the Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision.
Celebrating campus Champions for Mental Health
More than 40 Queen’s instructors, teaching assistants, and staff members are being recognized as 2024 Champions for Mental Health for creating supportive learning and campus environments.
The Joyce Family Foundation expands nursing placement opportunities
The $2-million gift to establish The Joyce Family Foundation Clinical Placement Bursary for students in the School of Nursing will expand access to practicum placements through annual travel and accommodations coverage for select second-, third-, and fourth-year undergraduates, enabling them to gain valuable experience beyond the city of Kingston.
The first recipients of a unique scholarship are set to graduate
Queen’s will soon be celebrating the first graduates of the Promise Scholars program, a comprehensive access initiative for local, first-generation students.
National graduate training program anchored at Queen's aims to create a circular economy for plastic waste
Canada has a big plastic waste problem, but a new training program launching this fall at Smith Engineering may play a big role in changing that.
How Mariam Guizani is impacting the next era of Open Source
An Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Guizani is experiencing a full circle moment and notably sparking enthusiasm in her students toward the same subject matter as the recipient of the 2024 Frank Knox Teaching Award from the Alma Mater Society. The award celebrates teaching excellence across the Queen's community and honours professors who sincerely commit to the education of students.
Experience Program pairs Indigenous undergraduate with faculty mentor for First Nations community-based groundwater research
STEMInA is an academic support and community building initiative at Queen’s that offers a variety of services to Indigenous undergraduates in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math disciplines. One of those services is the Research Experience Program, where students work on a research project of their choosing with a faculty mentor and then present it to the group.
Enhancing leadership training with renewed gift to MEERL program
Mike Rose, Artsci’79, and Susan Riddell Rose, Sc’86, have donated an additional significant gift of $1.1 million to the Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership (MEERL) program to help the next generation of natural resources leaders respond to environmental challenges in innovative and sustainable ways.
New business law course examines Taylor Swift’s impact on entertainment law
With a consumer brand identity that exceeds some of the largest global companies, her accelerated growth in the entertainment industry has also been defined by high-profile legal disputes, ranging from defamation, copyright and trademark infringement to harassment, intellectual property, artist compensation, and more. Suffice to say, there is an extensive body of contemporary case studies to be examined, particularly for those interested in pursuing business and entertainment law.
The first Queen’s Teaching and Learning Month aims to connect and inspire teachers
A series of events throughout May will feature discussions on teaching practices and fostering a culture of excellence in student learning across campus.
Recognizing teaching and learning that has an impact
Recipients of the 2024 Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards enhance the student learning experience at Queen’s.
Smith Engineering students connect with astronaut
Joshua Kutryk is assigned to the Starliner-1 crew and will spend six months on the International Space Station.
New admissions process improves equitable access to the Queen’s MD Program
Queen’s Health Sciences is adapting its MD Program admissions process to create a more inclusive entry point for all applicants, minimize systemic barriers to becoming a doctor, and increase student diversity.
A record number of applications to Queen's
Queen’s is busy making offers and connecting with top prospective undergraduate students across Canada and around the world.
Smith MBA ranked #1 in Canada
The Full-Time MBA at Smith School of Business has secured the top spot in the country in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking.
Education programming set to grow
New and expanded Faculty of Education programs seek to boost academic mission, revenue, and social impact.
Supporting equity and inclusion in mental health resources
A grant from Bell Let’s Talk will expand Queen’s ability to support the mental health needs of QTBIPOC students.
Learning how businesses can be forces for good
The Smith Business Experiential Learning Team links together community-engaged learning opportunities for students.
Supporting Indigenous students
In its third year, the STEM Indigenous Academics (STEMInA) program is an academic support and community-building program for Indigenous students enrolled in STEM-based undergraduate degree program.
Meeting student needs
Student Wellness Services is increasing access to care with new initiatives.
New program offers funding for recruiting new doctoral trainees
The Vice-Principal Research (VPR) is launching a university-wide call for proposals to enhance and expand high-quality research training environments at Queen’s through doctoral trainee support.
Six positions for Indigenous scholars selected for recruitment through the Queen’s National Scholars Program
The 2022-23 Queen’s National Scholars (QNS) competition launched earlier this year to enhance capacity and academic excellence in the interdisciplinary Indigenous Studies Program at Queen’s.
Preparing future health scientists and professionals through summer opportunities
Training the next generation of health scientists starts with inspiring them to see a future for themselves as a doctor, a nursing professional, a rehabilitation therapist, or health researcher and igniting the drive to achieve it.
An Arts-Based Research Installation in the Studio Gallery
The SSHEAN research group worked with artists-researcher-educator, Dr. Tiina Kukkonen, to envision how visual artworks and artmaking might contribute to climate change education research, pedagogy, and knowledge translation.
A Knowledge Translation Project Produced as part of a McDonald Institute Cross-Disciplinary Internship at TRIUMF
The zine, How to Probe the Nature of the Universe, is Watson’s Knowledge Translation project for the Internship.
Student orientation launches Queen’s-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program
Queen’s satellite campus at Lakeridge Health has welcomed the inaugural class of 20 medical school students for orientation as part of a new, unique program to train family doctors.
Exceptional scholarly achievement
Five Queen’s students have been nationally recognized for their research and leadership skills with Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.
Medical Student Mohamed Gemae wins Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
Medical student Mohamed (Mo) Gemae has been named a 2023 recipient of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award for Medical Students.
Family farm succession planning research earns this student a fellowship
Jessica Izard, Law’23, who developed an interest in family farm succession planning while working with the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic, will be participating in a Canadian conference to present her award-winning research on worker cooperatives as a solution to some legal problems typically involved.
Charlotte Gibson incorporates virtual reality in Mining curriculum in successful pilot project
Gibson, an Assistant Professor and the Associate Head of the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining at Queen’s, collaborated with the Faculty’s Engineering Teaching & Learning Team (ETLT) to create interactive virtual reality (VR) simulations for students.
Internship helped Engineering Chemistry student build “toolkit”
Experiential learning enhanced Engineering student's academic prowess.
Space Engineering team places first in Canada, seventh in the world
In a competition that featured 37 qualifying teams from 10 countries, the Queen’s Space Engineering Team (QSET) placed seventh—first among Canadian participants—at the 2023 University Rover Challenge (URC).
Two faculty members honoured for outstanding graduate student supervision
The 2023 recipients are Jeffrey Brison (Co-Director of the Cultural Studies Program and Professor of History) and Mohammad Zulkernine (Professor and Graduate Chair, School of Computing).
Indigenous rocket team wins NASA-sponsored First Nations Launch competition
The Queen’s Indigenous rocket team emerged victorious at the annual First Nations Launch competition this year, its fourth year of participation.
Mary Gallerneault is Queen’s newest IBET Momentum Fellowship recipient
The point of IBET is to help lower systemic barriers faced by these underrepresented students in Canada.
Student-run conference explores sustainable paths to reconciliation
With triple the attendance of previous years, the two-day event included panels, workshops, and keynote speakers, focusing this year on “Sustainable Pathways to Reconciliation.”
Arts activities can provoke empathy and inspire youth action on UN global goals
For young people seeking to engage with the world’s most critical challenges, the UN Sustainable Development Goals can serve as an entry point. The arts open up possibilities to take action.
Baja SAE Design Team preps for international racing competitions
The Queen’s Baja SAE team has been one of the most successful student design teams at Queen’s.
Biology professor Paul Grogan receives top teaching award
Dr. Grogan is the 2023 recipient of the university’s top teaching award – the Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Teaching Award – which recognizes undergraduate, graduate, or professional teaching that has had an outstanding influence on the quality of student learning at Queen’s.
Smith School of Business and Desjardins partner to enrich FinTech learning opportunities
An exciting new partnership between Queen’s University and Desjardins Group will provide Smith School of Business students with valuable interactive learning opportunities.
Queen’s Mining teams have won every intercollegiate competition this year
Teams from the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining at Queen’s have won every intercollegiate mining competition this academic year.
Mentor makes a positive impact
Faculty of Arts and Science researcher Dr. Sara Nabil has earned the Ban Righ Foundation Inspiring Women Mentorship award.
Queen’s Engineering launches new bridging pathway with Ontario college partners
University launches a pathway to further broaden horizons and welcome new students to its engineering community.
Fellowships for Indigenous Students and Fellowships in Black Studies awarded
The Pre-doctoral Fellowships for Indigenous Students program was designed to support the intellectual and scholarly development of senior Indigenous doctoral candidates in ways that position them for success.
Space Engineering design team aims for (inter)national competitions and career-building experiences
Fourth-year engineering student says his experience with QSET has not only spurred his interest in robots but has led to a couple internships in the robotics space.
Queen’s team wins Fox IP Moot
Queen’s Law mooters have brought home the Harold G. Fox Cup – and all the competition’s oralist prizes.
Student teams win top prizes at 2023 Ontario Engineering Competition
Two teams from Queen’s Engineering will represent Queen’s later this month at a national annual competition for engineering students.
Stephen Obadinma is Queen’s 2022-23 IBET Momentum Fellowship recipient
The IBET Fellowship was created by a partnership of Faculties of Engineering at six Ontario universities.
Supporting students during exams
Units across Student Affairs have created a range of events and programming to help students through the last weeks of the term.
Queen’s micro-credentials address knowledge gaps in burgeoning neurotech industry
New program receives $1 million award from Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund.
Student extern helps Indigenous community access justice
Laurence Esposito, Law’24, honed his legal skills and earned JD credits through his externship with the Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation to assist members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation in northwestern Ontario.
Queen’s Launches Canada’s First Master’s-Level Training Program in Infection Prevention and Control
IPAC Canada and Queen’s University have partnered to provide training in infection prevention and control (IPAC) through a new Specialization in IPAC in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program.
QUIP internship on Queen’s campus provides student insight to career prospects
Rylan Richter is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student who for the past 13 months worked at Graham Construction as a student project coordinator. The full-time role was a Queen’s Undergraduate Internship Program experience.
Building a community of consent
Queen’s is taking part in Consent Awareness Week to help make campus safer and more inclusive.
New pay-what-you-can market supports student food security
The new PEACH Market aims to address student food insecurity and increase sustainability by reducing waste through food rescue across campus.
Celebrating student scholars
Recipients of Queen’s access and diversity scholarship programs gathered for a reception that offered inspiration, community building, and meaningful connection.
Faculty of Education begins new partnership with Kenjgewin Teg
The Faculty and Kenjgewin Teg staff wish to establish collaborative relations to support program development, recruitment and students in relation to the Queen’s University Master of Education in World Indigenous Studies in Education (WISE) program.
Queen’s works to increase internship access for underrepresented students
Building a portfolio of inclusivity and community at Queen’s
Yellow House offers programming throughout the year for equity-deserving students to help de-stress, connect and find community.
Supporting the first-year transition to Queen’s
The Student Experience Office is welcoming new undergraduate students to the Queen’s community through First-Year Foundation, a year-long program that has launched this summer.
First student graduates with Indigenous Studies Major
Megan Rook is the first successful graduate from the Indigenous Studies Major program and will receive her degree on June 20, 2022.
Health Sciences student creates new space for Indigenous Learners
Health Sciences student envisions space for Indigenous students to connect and share experiences.
Queen’s medical students unite to review and improve queer health curriculum
The goal of the project is to provide recommendations based on evidence and lived experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ students that will meaningfully improve the curriculum.
Faculty Student Collaborations at the Faculty of English
Series #1 is entitled "The Lecture Edition" and features collaborative work done by PhD Candidate Rachel M. Friars and faculty member Dr. Asha Varadharajan.
Smith launches new scholarships for Black and Indigenous students
Two new scholarships at Smith are helping to make business education more accessible to students from two equity-deserving groups.
(Un)Hacking Downstream Consequences
The (Un)Hacking Downstream Consequences event drew together 33 undergraduate students from 20 different majors across six different degree programs to solve real-world problems and develop future-ready skills.
Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology PhD project launches information hub.
Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD Project has doubled in size from its initial six university partners.
Incorporating UN SDGs, youth outreach team workshops a “smart farm”
Connections team worked with six sections of primary and junior level pre-service teacher candidates led by Chris Carleton in the Faculty of Education as they reviewed the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Experiential learning summer program
Students can participate in a new program focused on the UN SDGs
Mitacs Partnership
Opportunities to develop projects which solve organizational challenges, and develop the nation’s innovation capacity.
Experiential Learning Hub
Building more opportunities for students to connect with community partners, develop professional skills, and solidify classroom learning.
Research & Teaching Integration
Cultivating the next generation of research leaders
As one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, Queen’s is expanding its undergraduate research programs to offer unique training opportunities.
Research explores trends in nicotine consumption
Queen’s researchers and students are investigating the impacts of vaping and oral nicotine pouches on the health of young adults.
Experience Program pairs Indigenous undergraduate with faculty mentor for First Nations community-based groundwater research
STEMInA is an academic support and community building initiative at Queen’s that offers a variety of services to Indigenous undergraduates in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math disciplines. One of those services is the Research Experience Program, where students work on a research project of their choosing with a faculty mentor and then present it to the group.
Ingenuity Labs to study real-world applications of human-robot interaction
Called the Advanced Engineering and Training in Next-Generation Mobile Robotics for Human Spaces (ADVENTOR), the multidisciplinary program aims to give about 60 graduate students in engineering the skills needed to design mobile robots that can interact with humans.
Family Medicine leaders collaborate on new national approach to pandemic preparedness
Drs. David Barber and Michael Green, Queen’s Family Medicine (QFM), are collaborators on an $18.9-million initiative to shield Canada against future pandemics.
Building Canada's future tech workforce
Queen’s is launching new training programs in the areas of cleantech, artificial intelligence, and robotics to prepare students for careers in high demand fields.
A Unique Undergraduate Opportunity
A group of Faculty of Arts and Science students recently completed the STEM Indigenous Academics (STEMInA) Research Experience Program. Undergraduate students in the program were paired with leading researchers from Smith Engineering and FAS and, over the past year, had the chance to complete research projects in their laboratories.
Putting research by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in focus
Research Week celebrates and showcases the accomplishments of the university’s graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Canada Foundation for Innovation supports translational medicine research project
Queen’s Health Sciences researchers have secured over $5.3 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation – Innovation Fund (CFI-IF) for research infrastructure that will help improve healthcare for millions of Canadians. The program will elevate training in areas such as biotechnology, clinical research, and biomolecular sciences, providing learners and faculty with infrastructure tailored to their research needs.
Pratt combines scholarship and practical insight on real estate law
Professor Michael Pratt wrote a new book, “Termination and Rescission of Agreements for the Purchase and Sale of Land," as a resource for real estate lawyers, judges, and students. “I decided to write the book I could not find. It is, I like to think, a book that brings together rigorous scholarly analysis and practical insight.”
Bruce Mitchell Research Program Will Fund Four Programs in Chemical Engineering
Congratulations to Chemical Engineering Faculty who will receive funding of $840,000 from the Bruce Mitchell Research Program to support 6 new PhD students. This highly competitive fund will allow Queen’s research groups to expand doctoral trainee enrollment beyond the traditional complement and offer a competitive PhD salary of at least $35,000 per year for a 4-year term.
Making their marks in medicine
Two Faculty of Arts and Science students earned top honours in the recent Next Generation of Medical Simulation Hackathon.
Cao Thang Dinh Wins 2023 Research Excellence Award
The award recognizes outstanding contributions by faculty members to the research environment in Smith Engineering. Winners of the award receive a grant of $10,000 to be used to support their research. The award is intended to reward faculty for their research leadership and for fostering collaborative growth at the graduate level within the faculty.
How to train the best surgeons
Dr. Boris Zevin is an accomplished bariatric surgeon and SEAMO Medical Education Scholar working to create the optimal training environment for health professionals to deliver the best patient outcomes.
A new day for Indigenous health at Queen’s
As the inaugural Associate Dean and Chair, Indigenous Health, Dr. Funnell’s leadership and the creation of the faculty’s Office of Indigenous Health signal an important step further towards reconciliation.
Pursuing Project and Portfolio PhD
In support of re-envisioning doctoral study and the PhD thesis, Dean Barbara Crow and the Faculty of Arts and Science created the FAS Awards for Project-based and Portfolio PhD Research.
Engineering Physics intern pays it forward supporting International Student Mentorship Program
An international student from Bangladesh has been actively involved in the launch and ongoing success of the QSuccess Engineering International Mentorship Program which helps other international students settle into their new home and university.
Bader gift secures world-class scientist
The Bader Chair allows Queen’s to teach at a level comparable to the top museums in the world with equivalent skillset.
How an internship emphasized the versatility and opportunities in Mining Engineering
Engineering Dalena Vo discusses the versatility of Queen's Mining program.
Postdoc Initiatives Fund
This award furthers an inclusive Queen’s community by assisting endeavours that establish connections within and beyond campus; it enhances fellows’ extra- and co-curricular leadership opportunities; and encourages project management, professionalism development, and communication skills.
Bright first-years work on lunar solar panel deployment
A group of second-year Engineering students had the chance to work with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) this past winter.
From curiosity to a career plan: how an internship supported Aine NurAizza Nuruddin’s academic journey
Aine NurAizza Nuruddin, a fourth-year Electrical Engineering student, recently completed a 16-month internship at Hydro One. In her own words, she reflects here on her experiences before, during, and after her internship and how they influenced her chosen career path.
Celebrating academic innovation
The recipients of the 2022 Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards have been announced, recognizing excellence demonstrated by educators at Queen’s.
Dr. Mala Joneja receives Royal College award for major contributions to medical education
Dr. Mala Joneja is the recipient of the 2022 Royal College AMS Donald Richards Wilson Award for CanMEDS Integration.
New exhibition at W.D. Jordan Rare Books co-curated by HIST 212 student Ella Heiss
Co-curated by Brendan Edwards (Curator of Rare Books and Special Collections at Queen's University Library) and Ella Heiss (undergraduate student in HIST212 (Experiential Learning in Historical Perspectives), this exhibition examines the relationship between texts and textiles through a feminist lens.
Graduate Inclusivity Fellows
Eight members of the Queen’s graduate community are working together to foster a culture of belonging for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Faculty of Arts and Science Pre-doctoral Fellowships
First of its kind in Canada designed to support the intellectual and scholarly development of senior doctoral candidates.
Global Engagement
Making a world of difference with free language training
Over 1,400 students in dozens of countries have improved their English skills through free, online training offered by Queen’s School of English.
Partnering with African institutions to transform AI and Healthcare
Queen’s secures scholarship funding to support 34 scholars from Africa for healthcare technology research placements at the university.
Dr. Benjamin Bolden Speaks About His New UNESCO Teaching Guide for Transformative Arts Education
A recent project Ben led in his role as the UNESCO Chair was finding ways to illustrate how the arts can promote peace and sustainable development.
Queen’s places 8th globally in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
The university earns its fourth consecutive top 10 finish in the worldwide assessment of progress on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Queen’s moves into top 200 in 2025 QS World University Rankings
The global ranking evaluates over 1,503 institutions in 105 locations worldwide on a range of indicators, including research and sustainability.
Connecting on the SDGs at Queen's
The Queen's community is invited to participate in Sustainable Development Goals Week Canada.
Queen’s global engagement training for students wins national award
Learning module supported by Canada’s Global Skills Opportunity Innovation Fund recognized for contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion in international education.
Developing global skills abroad
Queen’s graduate and master’s student Megan Zelle discusses her semester learning and living in South Africa.
Annual report highlights progress towards advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
Queen’s has released the latest social impact report providing a snapshot of activities and initiatives across the university that are working towards the UN SDGs.
African youth tackle unemployment by launching new ventures
Students from over 300 universities and 49 countries in Africa participated in the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship in 2023.
Transforming Engineering Education: Aalborg University
Queen’s Engineering continues to amplify its ability to train students to tackle complex global challenges.
Recent grads take Queen's community spirit global
The Pathy Fellowship Foundation is funding four projects led by new alumni that aim to create sustainable social change on three continents.
India-Canada: Queen’s Reaffirms Commitment to Academic and Cultural Engagement
Vice-Provost re-affirms our commitment to the values of inclusive community.
Outdoor and Experiential Education Opportunities
Faculty of Education student Amy Newnham completed her alt-prac at the Hawaii Nature Center.
Youth Outreach in China, India, and Vietnam
DDQIC joined Undergraduate Recruitment on visits to key recruitment markets in Spring 2023 to deliver Design Thinking workshops and micro-credentials to youth.
Celebrating global perspectives through photography
The global perspectives of Queen’s students are reflected in this year’s submissions to the 14th annual Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) Student Photo Contest.
Global Recognition: WUSC Outstanding Contribution to the SRP
Queen's and the Local WUSC Committee have been recognized with the 2021-22 WUSC Outstanding Contribution to the SRP award.
German Ambassador to Canada visits Queen's
Her Excellency Sabine Sparwasser engaged Queen’s leaders, faculty, and students to discuss research, collaboration, and global impact.
Prof. Juliana Bevilacqua leads museum professions training sessions in Nigeria
Art History Professor Juliana Bevilacqua led a training session for museum professionals in Nigeria.
Global Engagement in Teaching & Learning
This resource was launched by the Centre for Teaching and Learning to further engage Queen’s community in conversations around the questions of integrating global engagement in teaching and learning.
Local partnerships support education abroad
Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, and the City of Kingston recently co-hosted an event at the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning to showcase and raise awareness on enhancing learning in Nigeria.
Queen's Global Summer Inauguration
The Queen’s Global Summer is a panoply of academic courses, events, and activities woven around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Art Conservation at Herstmonceux Castle
Art Conservation students Melissa Allen, Caroline Longo, and Antonia Mappin-Kasirer traveled to the Bader International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle, UK, to document, inventory, and assess artifacts.
Moving toward a new strategy for global engagement
International Association of Universities representatives visit campus as part of collaborative process to develop Queen’s next global engagement strategy.
Developing Globally Engaged Curriculum
In this workshop, participants will work together to envision what a globally engaged curriculum may look like in one’s own disciplinary field or academic context.
App levels playing field for cervical cancer screening
A virtual platform created by Queen’s researcher Karen Yeates allows for remote, in-home diagnosis for women around the world.
Queen’s Engineering partnership aims to improve the occupational health of cotton textile crafters
A Queen’s Engineering partnership with a university in Burkina Faso promises to greatly impact the lives and health of those working in that country’s largest industry.
Karta Scholars
The international Karta Initiative provides access to university for promising students from rural India.
International Partnerships
International Programs Office supports students with international internship opportunities.
Queen's in the Community
Annual campaign launched in support of United Way
Queen’s United Way sets goal of raising $450,000 to support the KFL&A community.
Queen's and Kingston come together in a new campus café
Café Union, now open in Goodes Hall, is offering local food and beverages to the campus community.
Integrating sustainability initiatives into K-12 classrooms
Queen's Faculty of Education partners with non-profit No.9 to develop training to teach sustainable community building.
Hosting the National Youth Orchestra of Canada
For a third year the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts has welcomed some of the country’s best young musicians for a summer residency.
Kicking off summer with Queen’s camps
Queen’s adds new summer camp offerings to expand learning opportunities and fun activities for all ages.
Caring for our community
During the United Way Day of Caring, Queen's community volunteers demonstrate commitment to sustainable development practices within the Kingston community.
Go, baby, go!
Queen’s engineers, occupational therapists, and students partner to provide adapted toy cars for children with disabilities.
Engaging communities in science and research
Science Rendezvous Kingston welcomed thousands of participants who took part in hands-on fun with science and research for its twelfth year featuring 60 booths supported by over 480 volunteers.
Graduate students use their skills to help local organizations
The PhD-Community Initiative is setting up graduate students to solve problems in the Kingston community.
Queen’s students put on largest student-run fashion show in Canada to raise big funds for charity
More than 180 students from across Queen’s recently harnessed their talents for design, dance, music, choreography, and more to raise $77,000 for a local non-profit organization.
Gearing up for Science Rendezvous Kingston 2024
Queen’s annual science festival will bring researchers and the public together to experience STEAM and have fun.
Students recognized by City of Kingston for impactful innovations
This year’s Mayor’s Innovation Challenge gave prizes to Queen’s teams working on creative approaches to issues facing the local area and beyond.
Queen’s University art centre set to become the largest university museum in Canada
The transformation of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre will soon begin, turning it into a model 21st-century university museum, thanks to generous donations from the Bader family.
Queen’s students raise more than $600,000 to fight cancer
The co-chairs of Cure Cancer Classic, the student club behind this fundraising feat, explain how they pulled it off and what drives them to devote so much time and energy to their cause.
Garnet Families: the newest Cinq à Sept Research Talk
Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) has added a new Research Talk to the Cinq à Sept digital collection from Dr. Heidi Cramm (School of Rehabilitation Therapy). Her talk explores the challenges faced by families serving alongside health and safety personnel—healthcare workers, first responders, military members, and other public safety workers.
Students asked to prioritize safety and respect on St. Patrick’s Day
Queen’s is working closely with community partners on preparations and outreach to students.
Queen’s is helping prepare the region for the coming total solar eclipse
The university’s eclipse ambassadors outreach program is visiting elementary and high schools to build excitement about science ahead of this one-in-a-lifetime celestial event.
Black Youth in STEM program earns national recognition as leader in youth outreach
he Smith Engineering Black Youth in STEM program has won the 2023 Actua Experience Award.
Supporting local youth in need
A Queen's student group is helping youth experiencing homelessness weather the cold.
Call for eclipse ambassadors
Join Queen’s Physics as a volunteer and help prepare the Kingston community for the upcoming April 8 eclipse.
A focus on the future of farming
A team of School of Computing students placed first in the recent Social Innovation Hackathon, an event where teams worked to create innovative solutions for social impact challenges that growing organizations are facing today.
Queen’s raises more than $490,000 for United Way
The annual campaign sets fundraising record as the university community exceeds goal.
Celebrate Black Histories and Futures Month
Throughout the month events ranging from musical festivities to experiences catering to the maintenance of the mind and body will take place.
Exchange student raises more than $4,000 for Kingston Youth Shelter
Raphael Fenski, a German exchange student at Queen’s University and a competitive cyclist, rode from Kingston to the American capital in nine days, through cold weather and some difficult conditions, raising more than $4,000 for the Kingston Youth Shelter.
Queen's apparel for Kingston causes
A student-run clothes retailer is making a difference beyond campus by donating their profits to local and other charities.
Science Rendezvous Kingston 2024 welcomes new research groups
Each year, Queen’s researchers come together to provide the local community a day of interactive and family-friendly scientific activities.
A friendly rivalry for an important cause
Students from commerce, engineering, and beyond are teaming up to fight cancer through a charity basketball game.
University and community promote safe and respectful behaviour
Various university and student-led initiatives are in place to help guide responsible celebratory activities.
Getting ready for Homecoming 2023
People from across Canada and around the world are returning to explore the campus and reconnect with the university, current students, former classmates, friends, and professors.
Fostering awareness, understanding, and action
The student-run Tricolour Outlet collaborates with a local Cree artist to create t-shirts supporting the Orange Shirt Society.
Building Community Together
The new academic year is around the corner, and Queen’s is reaching out to students to help them stay safe and be respectful members of the Kingston community.
QLA’s newest Review Counsel combines passion for both law and teaching
Sarah Forsyth, Law’15, loves her work as a Review Counsel at Queen’s Legal Aid, where she supervises students and helps low-income clients deal with a range of legal issues.
Contact Smith welcomes Apitipi Anicinapek Nation for custom leadership program
Smith School of Business welcomed members of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, an Anicinape community whose members have lived on their traditional territory for over 8,000 years, to Queen’s campus for a custom leadership program in late June.
From speaking to teaching
Queen’s and the Eastern Ontario Staff Development Network are working together to upskill more French speakers as teachers.
Queen’s supports Emancipation Day events
Emancipation Day celebrations in Kingston will be taking place from July 27 to Aug. 1, with events being supported by a number of local groups, including the Queen’s community.
New videos explore the Queen’s Weeneebayko Health Education Program
With support from the Mastercard Foundation, Queen’s University and the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) are co-developing a program to train health professionals living along the western James Bay coast.
Changing lives, one canoe trip at a time
The camp, which started at Queen’s more than 50 years ago, is a volunteer organization run mainly by students and alumni.
Expanded Community Space builds connection
New facility provides increased programming at An Clachan complex.
Mechanical and materials engineering, put into practice
Queen's engineering students work with a wildlife centre to design solutions for animal rehabilitation.
Stephanie Wright brings interdisciplinary focus to groundwater research
Over the summer, she will be travelling to Canada’s North, including Melville Island, Nunavut and the community of Whatì, Northwest Territories, joining other Queen’s researchers examining how thawing permafrost in the Arctic is causing groundwater reactivation and changes to freshwater supplies.
Taking care of newborn health in our community
Queen’s School of Nursing, in partnership with Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) and KFL&A Public Health is opening a newborn and early childhood clinic to provide well baby health care to infants who do not have a primary care provider.
Student-organized events raise more than $200,000 for cancer research
Two student-organized events have raised more than $100,000 each in support of cancer research and patients.
Innovating for the community
Queen’s students found success in the Mayor’s Innovation Challenge by pitching a new idea for reducing food insecurity in Kingston.
Neighbours saving neighbours
Neighbours Saving Neighbours is a partnership between Queen’s University, Frontenac Paramedics, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Gaels put in team effort to support good causes
Queen’s student-athletes are known for their dedication and excellence in the classroom and competition, but they also help lead the way in raising awareness and funds for a wide range of good causes at the local, provincial, and national levels.
Rivalry hockey game raises $200,000 for cancer research
The organizing team from the Cure Cancer Classic – a student-run, not-for-profit initiative – wrapped up an incredible year of fundraising with the annual Commerce-Engineering Rivalry Game on Thursday, March 2 at the Leon’s Centre.
Queen’s, community partners working together to keep St. Patrick’s Day safe, respectful, and inclusive
New social media campaign targets risky behaviours.
Newest student residence honours local Indigenous lands, communities, and histories
The Albert Street building’s new name translates to “home” in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibway) and Kanyen’kéha (Mohawk).
Agnes Reimagined comes alive in new renderings
In 2026, the Agnes Etherington Art Centre will emerge as the largest public university-affiliated museum in Canada.
Black Youth in STEM inspires and builds community
An Engineering Outreach initiative facilitates programming for local Black youth enthusiastic about exploring STEM subjects.
Black Histories and Futures Month
More than 100 Queen’s and Kingston community members gathered online to celebrate the opening of Black Histories and Black Futures Month.
Lang Pavilion on track for summer completion
Once complete, the stadium will expand opportunities for varsity and recreation activities, make usage more gender inclusive and support a broad range of activities for students and community members.
Keeping watch on the new crossing
Queen’s students and faculty members are using leading-edge technology to help the City of Kingston monitor the performance of the new bridge across the Cataraqui River.
Teaming up for the community
Queen’s students are helping a local organization reduce food insecurity and spread cheer this holiday season.
Queen’s United Way campaign at 96 per cent of fundraising target
The Queen’s United Way campaign has reached the 96 per cent mark with the Queen’s community so far donating $454,933 toward the overall goal of $475,000.
Literacy-focused Community of Practice Workshop
In partnership with Limestone District Schoolboard, the Faculty of Education is hosting a series of two Literacy-focused Community of Practice professional development event
University and community partners work together to encourage students to be safe, respectful of Kingston community
Partnering to create opportunities for northern youth
Breaking down the barriers to education for Indigenous youth is at the heart of a new Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) summer program for high school students from the western James Bay coast.
New collaboration between Sistema Kingston and the Kingston A-Strings
Sistema Kingston, an outreach program of Queen’s Faculty of Education directed by Karma Tomm, is an intensive after-school music program for elementary students that focuses on positive social development through the pursuit of musical excellence.
QPI program graduate is building a community of inclusivity through storytelling
Stonecroft Foundation for the Arts Renews Commitment to Agnes Residency Program
The residency program deepens access with artists for students, and the Queen’s and Kingston communities, sparking enduring relationships and networks.
Youth outreach team builds diversity in STEM
Engineering Connections team is introducing some new programming in the spring and summer of 2022, bringing more innovation to its services while expanding its area of operations.
Student-led initiative contributes to sustainability and local charities
Arts and Science Undergraduate Society event reduces waste by allowing students to drop off, pick up, and donate items as the end of the academic year approaches.
Promise Scholars
Comprehensive initiative designed to reduce financial barriers and increase access to Queen’s for local, first-generation students.
Sistema Kingston
Intensive after-school music program that focuses on positive social change through the pursuit of musical excellence.
Science Rendezvous
Celebrate science and honour amazing Kingston-area researchers and scientists.
Organizational Culture
Queen’s places seventh in Maclean’s rankings
The university ranks highly in student retention, graduation rates, innovation, and national reputation.
Recognizing the excellence of educators and staff
Teaching award recipients from across the university celebrated at annual reception.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events culminate with Sacred Fire
Sept. 30 was established as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the history and impact of the residential school system on Indigenous Peoples and communities.
Consent Awareness Week at Queen’s
Events are being held throughout the week, allowing campus community members to engage in conversations and activities as the university continues to build a consent culture.
Queen's celebrates newest inductees to the Royal Society of Canada
One of the most prestigious national academic honours, Fellows and College Members are recognized for exceptional research and academic contributions.
Distinguished Service Award recipients announced
Annual award recognizes exemplary service to the university over an extended period.
BeWell Grant to fund 21 wellness initiatives across Queen’s
$5 Fridays return for a limited time in August, Agnes Waterways Experiential Learning, and a Ribbon Skirt Workshop are some of the successful initiatives to receive funding as part of the one-year pilot program from Human Resources.
Summer BBQ serves up good food and a good time
Close to 2,000 staff and faculty attended the annual Summer BBQ hosted by the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor on July 4.
Indigenous graduates set to take part in special convocation traditions
Queen’s is helping Indigenous graduates celebrate their accomplishments in ways that recognize their culture.
Celebrating campus Champions for Mental Health
More than 40 Queen’s instructors, teaching assistants, and staff members are being recognized as 2024 Champions for Mental Health for creating supportive learning and campus environments.
Advocating for the 2SLGBTQ+ community
Queen’s Yellow House Student Centre for Equity and Inclusion is helping students find an inclusive community during Pride Month and throughout the year.
Celebrating employment milestones at Queen’s
Faculty and staff members recognized for their continuous contributions at Celebration of Service event.
Celebrating inclusion and mapping out the future of diversity at Queen’s
Queen’s Hospitality Services earns Human Rights Initiative Award through initiatives that support sustainability and different cultures through dining.
Pride Month at Queen's and in Kingston
Community members can take part in events and activities throughout the month focused on 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Recognizing the accomplishments of mature women students
The Ban Righ Centre at Queen’s University is celebrating the achievements of mature women students with this year’s spring awards, which were presented to 14 recipients at a recent reception on campus.
New employee wellness initiatives launched during Mental Health Week
To deliver a more streamlined and user-friendly experience, Human Resources has launched a centralized hub of employee wellness resources on the HR Website. These resources aim to improve access for all employees seeking support and information related to their wellbeing.
Queen's Shift Project receives national recognition
Queen’ Shift Project has been honoured with an Innovation Award from the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS).
Shelagh Rogers named as next Queen’s Chancellor
University Council appoints esteemed Canadian broadcaster and Queen’s alumna as the university’s 16th Chancellor.
Witness Blanket exhibit honours residential school history and reconciliation
Queen’s Stauffer Library hosts the art installation from Canada’s Museum of Human Rights that travels across the country to help tell the tale of Indigenous resilience and reconciliation.
Celebrating staff achievements
Two teams and six individual staff members are being celebrated for their excellent work and accomplishments at Queen’s.
Annual awards recognize student and staff leadership
Student Affairs is celebrating the energy, passion, and commitment that help make Queen’s special.
A gateway to future success
The Career Gateway Program provides opportunities for newcomers to Canada to learn important workplace skills and make connections at Queen’s and in the Kingston community.
Consulting with Kingston’s Black community
A total of eight consultation sessions will be held, seeking input from Kingston’s Black community on implementing the Scarborough Charter at Queen’s.
Black Liberation Commons opens its doors
New student space designed for conversation, studying, learning, and joy.
Registration now open for wellbeing and burnout prevention certificate
After a successful launch in 2023 with nearly 40 graduates, Human Resources is pleased to offer the Enhancing Wellbeing and Preventing Burnout (EWPB) certificate program, designed to help managers lead.
Nominations now open for Special Recognition for Staff Awards
The awards recognize staff who consistently provide outstanding contributions, both directly or indirectly, to the learning and working environment at Queen's.
Compassion Matters: Thrive Week 2023
Queen’s community encouraged to participate in events from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3.
Queen’s shares results of 2023 campus culture and climate survey
The Queen’s Shift Survey seeks to better understand systemic racism, exclusionary and discriminatory behaviours, as well as student perceptions of safety, campus culture, and connectedness.
EngiQueers staging a comeback for the 2023-24 school year
The club, part of a national network of EngiQueers chapters, has a long history at Queen’s.
Employee Wellness Services to launch summer consultation on employee wellbeing
Starting in August, Employee Wellness Services will begin a series of consultations with employees to engage in discussions about employee wellbeing.
2023 Distinguished Service Award winners announced
Chris Berga, Elizabeth Jane Errington, Anita Lister, Elspeth Murray, Brenda Reed, and Colette Steer are being recognized for making Queen’s a better place through their extraordinary contributions.
A Pride Month reflection, DJ Vandesande on finding and creating your own community
DJ, a non-binary student in Computer Engineering, has discovered comfort and community at Queen’s.
Dr. Sarah Funnell appointed Associate Dean, Indigenous Health and Chair, Indigenous Health
In the new role of Associate Dean, Dr. Funnell will strategically guide QHS in its actions to achieve reconciliation.
Queen's Global Connect: building a supportive community for international employees
Queen’s staff and faculty who identify as international employees or newcomers to Canada are invited to enjoy food, musical entertainment, and networking at the University Club on June 15 from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
Queen's takes part in the Commuter Challenge June 4-10
Queen’s University is once again supporting the national week-long Commuter Challenge designed to promote active and sustainable commuting.
The true meaning of mentorship
The inaugural Faculty of Arts and Science Black Scholars Excellence in Mentorship Awards were awarded at a recent event at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre.
Expanded red dress display returns to campus
The REDress Project includes more dresses, more display areas, and more viewing days to commemorate missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people.
Celebrating staff achievements
These awards recognize our outstanding colleagues who have exceeded expectations by doing remarkable things.
Donation ‘snowballs’ to support student-mothers and their families
Recently, the Ban Righ Centre received a $3,000 donation, which was matched within a week, and distributed to students through small bursaries so they could purchase winter clothing for themselves or their children, or help cover costs for special meals and gifts.
Building community for Black nursing students
Gernique Dondji spearheaded the formation of the Queen’s chapter of the Canadian Black Nursing Alliance.
Call for nominations: Mike Condra Outstanding Student Service Award
The annual Michael Condra Outstanding Student Service Award is presented to Queen’s faculty or staff who have displayed a commitment to providing outstanding service to students, outside of a teaching role.
Human Resources launches manager certificate focused on wellbeing and burnout prevention
HR launched a new certificate program designed to help managers lead healthy and well teams at work.
Principal's Holiday Reception returns as in-person event
The Principal’s Holiday Reception brought Queen’s employees together on Wednesday, Dec. 7, to reconnect with colleagues from across the university.
Employees and family invited to lace up and skate for free
Employee Wellness Services is pleased to offer Queen’s employees and family members free drop-in skating at the Kingston Memorial Centre.
Employee Holiday Celebration returning as in-person event
This year's Employee Holiday Celebration will acknowledge the commitment and dedication of staff, with activities such as a gingerbread building giveaway, and hot beverages.
Queen’s introduces name pronunciation tool to support equity, diversity, and inclusion
NameCoach is a name pronunciation software for use by all faculty, staff, and students at Queen’s at no cost.
Raising awareness of mental illness resources
With Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 2-8) and World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10) coming up Employee Wellness Services in Human Resources is highlighting the resources, supports, and benefits available to the Queen’s community.
Advancing Truth and Reconciliation
Campus-wide activities readying to commemorate the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Community garden pilot to grow employee health and wellness
Employee Wellness Services, in partnership with Facilities and Sustainable Queen’s, is launching a new pilot initiative aimed at improving employee health and wellness while contributing to a more sustainable and vibrant campus community.
Human Rights and Equity Office Learning Challenge 2022 extended
The Human Rights and Equity Office Learning Challenge 2022 has been extended until the end of 2022. Students, staff, and faculty can participate in the challenge, which is focused on courses covering equity, inclusion, sexual and gender diversity, human rights, accessibility, and sexual violence.
Ice Cream and Strawberry Social
Principal Patrick Deane invites all Queen's employees to an Ice Cream and Strawberry Social on Monday, June 27 in recognition of the fantastic response to the Employee Experiences survey.
Educators and staff honoured as campus Champions for Mental Health
The Champions for Mental Health project supports the Queen's Campus Wellbeing Framework. The framework's goal is to encourage and support an inclusive culture of well-being that inspires and enables all who live, learn, and work at Queen's to thrive.
Recognizing special staff
Principal Patrick Deane hosted a special event at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts on April 14 to hand out the 2021 Special Recognition for Staff Awards.
Artist chosen to create mural for Athletics and Recreation Centre
The mural, to be located on the south wall of the ARC, symbolizes an opportunity to visibly illustrate the diversity of the Queen’s community and signal a future that is focused on celebration, healing, resilience, cultural diversity, and optimism.
Scarborough Charter
The Scarborough Charter builds on work already in progress at Queen’s, such as the Declaration of Commitment to Address Systemic Racism.
University Council on Anti-Racism and Equity
UCARE promotes and supports efforts by the university that foster a diverse and inclusive campus community.