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Career Services launches interactive guide to inspire students to connect career goals with UN SDGs and find a sense of purpose and hope.

Mohamed Khimji, David Allgood Professor in Business Law, developed a new course examining the musician's influence on entertainment law through her high-profile legal disputes.

Aidan Gurung has been selected as a recipient of one of the world’s most renowned awards for postgraduate study.

A new list published by Fast Company and Inc. magazines selects the top 50 universities for driving innovation. 

Teams of entrepreneurs from Queen's and region compete for a share of the $50,000 pool.

Student design team placed first among Canadian participants and seventh globally at the University Rover Challenge (URC) in Utah in June.

The Department of Civil Engineering teamed with the Beaty Water Research Centre to acquire an exciting new tool.

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.

Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR) introduces incoming students, parents, and supporters to campus life and resources.

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.

Asha Varadharajan and Heidi Ploeg receive the Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision.

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 $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. 

Queen’s will soon be celebrating the first graduates of the Promise Scholars program, a comprehensive access initiative for local, first-generation students.

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.   

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.

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.

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.  

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.

A series of events throughout May will feature discussions on teaching practices and fostering a culture of excellence in student learning across campus.

Recipients of the 2024 Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards enhance the student learning experience at Queen’s.

Joshua Kutryk is assigned to the Starliner-1 crew and will spend six months on the International Space Station.

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.

Queen’s is busy making offers and connecting with top prospective undergraduate students across Canada and around the world.

The Full-Time MBA at Smith School of Business has secured the top spot in the country in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking.

New and expanded Faculty of Education programs seek to boost academic mission, revenue, and social impact.

A grant from Bell Let’s Talk will expand Queen’s ability to support the mental health needs of QTBIPOC students.

The Smith Business Experiential Learning Team links together community-engaged learning opportunities for 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.

Student Wellness Services is increasing access to care with new initiatives.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

The zine, How to Probe the Nature of the Universe, is Watson’s Knowledge Translation project for the Internship.

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.  

Five Queen’s students have been nationally recognized for their research and leadership skills with Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.

Medical student Mohamed (Mo) Gemae has been named a 2023 recipient of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award for Medical Students.

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.

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.

Experiential learning enhanced Engineering student's academic prowess.

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).

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). 

The Queen’s Indigenous rocket team emerged victorious at the annual First Nations Launch competition this year, its fourth year of participation.

The point of IBET is to help lower systemic barriers faced by these underrepresented students in Canada.

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.”

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.

The Queen’s Baja SAE team has been one of the most successful student design teams at Queen’s. 

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. 

An exciting new partnership between Queen’s University and Desjardins Group will provide Smith School of Business students with valuable interactive learning opportunities.

Teams from the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining at Queen’s have won every intercollegiate mining competition this academic year.

Faculty of Arts and Science researcher Dr. Sara Nabil has earned the Ban Righ Foundation Inspiring Women Mentorship award.

University launches a pathway to further broaden horizons and welcome new students to its engineering community.

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.

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 Law mooters have brought home the Harold G. Fox Cup – and all the competition’s oralist prizes.

Two teams from Queen’s Engineering will represent Queen’s later this month at a national annual competition for engineering students.

The IBET Fellowship was created by a partnership of Faculties of Engineering at six Ontario universities.

Units across Student Affairs have created a range of events and programming to help students through the last weeks of the term.

New program receives $1 million award from Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund.

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.

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.

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.

Queen’s is taking part in Consent Awareness Week to help make campus safer and more inclusive.

The new PEACH Market aims to address student food insecurity and increase sustainability by reducing waste through food rescue across campus.

Recipients of Queen’s access and diversity scholarship programs gathered for a reception that offered inspiration, community building, and meaningful connection.

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.

Yellow House offers programming throughout the year for equity-deserving students to help de-stress, connect and find community.

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.

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 envisions space for Indigenous students to connect and share experiences.

The goal of the project is to provide recommendations based on evidence and lived experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ students that will meaningfully improve the curriculum.

Series #1 is entitled "The Lecture Edition" and features collaborative work done by PhD Candidate Rachel M. Friars and faculty member Dr. Asha Varadharajan. 

Two new scholarships at Smith are helping to make business education more accessible to students from two equity-deserving groups.

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 (IBET) PhD Project has doubled in size from its initial six university partners. 

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).

Students can participate in a new program focused on the UN SDGs

Opportunities to develop projects which solve organizational challenges, and develop the nation’s innovation capacity.

Building more opportunities for students to connect with community partners, develop professional skills, and solidify classroom learning.

Queen’s students in the STEM Indigenous Academics program visit SNOLAB, gaining first-hand insight into the groundbreaking research on dark matter and neutrinos.

Queen’s graduate students share their research and hone their skills through the annual Three Minute Thesis competition.

The anonymous donation will support AI research and graduate studies in Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering.

Queen’s is part of a new national network that has received federal funding to help researchers, students, and others realize the full potential of their ideas.

When complete, Nixon Field will make Queen’s the first institution in North America to use environmental technologies to promote carbon sequestration via turf replacement.

Rachel Baker has been recognized for early career research achievements in sustainable chemical manufacturing.

As one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, Queen’s is expanding its undergraduate research programs to offer unique training opportunities.

Queen’s researchers and students are investigating the impacts of vaping and oral nicotine pouches on the health of young adults.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Research Week celebrates and showcases the accomplishments of the university’s graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

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. 

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.”

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.

Two Faculty of Arts and Science students earned top honours in the recent Next Generation of Medical Simulation Hackathon. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

The Bader Chair allows Queen’s to teach at a level comparable to the top museums in the world with equivalent skillset.

Engineering Dalena Vo discusses the versatility of Queen's Mining program. 

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.

A group of second-year Engineering students had the chance to work with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) this past winter.

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.

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 is the recipient of the 2022 Royal College AMS Donald Richards Wilson Award for CanMEDS Integration.

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. 

Eight members of the Queen’s graduate community are working together to foster a culture of belonging for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows

First of its kind in Canada designed to support the intellectual and scholarly development of senior doctoral candidates.

The partnership aims to foster academic ties and open new opportunities for collaborative research initiatives.

Queen’s community members are invited to submit events to a calendar celebrating our participation in a national collaboration.

University leaders united for a global conference, co-coordinated by Principal Patrick Deane, that emphasized protecting academic freedom and institutional autonomy.

Over 1,400 students in dozens of countries have improved their English skills through free, online training offered by Queen’s School of English.

Queen’s secures scholarship funding to support 34 scholars from Africa for healthcare technology research placements at the university.

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. 

The university earns its fourth consecutive top 10 finish in the worldwide assessment of progress on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

The global ranking evaluates over 1,503 institutions in 105 locations worldwide on a range of indicators, including research and sustainability.

The Queen's community is invited to participate in Sustainable Development Goals Week Canada.

Learning module supported by Canada’s Global Skills Opportunity Innovation Fund recognized for contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion in international education.

Queen’s graduate and master’s student Megan Zelle discusses her semester learning and living in South Africa.

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.

Students from over 300 universities and 49 countries in Africa participated in the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship in 2023. 

Queen’s Engineering continues to amplify its ability to train students to tackle complex global challenges.

The Pathy Fellowship Foundation is funding four projects led by new alumni that aim to create sustainable social change on three continents.

Vice-Provost re-affirms our commitment to the values of inclusive community. 

Faculty of Education student Amy Newnham completed her alt-prac at the Hawaii Nature Center.

DDQIC joined Undergraduate Recruitment on visits to key recruitment markets in Spring 2023 to deliver Design Thinking workshops and micro-credentials to youth.

The global perspectives of Queen’s students are reflected in this year’s submissions to the 14^th annual Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) Student Photo Contest.

Queen's and the Local WUSC Committee have been recognized with the 2021-22 WUSC Outstanding Contribution to the SRP award.

Her Excellency Sabine Sparwasser engaged Queen’s leaders, faculty, and students to discuss research, collaboration, and global impact.

Art History Professor Juliana Bevilacqua led a training session for museum professionals in Nigeria. 

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.

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.

The Queen’s Global Summer is a panoply of academic courses, events, and activities woven around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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.

International Association of Universities representatives visit campus as part of collaborative process to develop Queen’s next global engagement strategy.

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.

A virtual platform created by Queen’s researcher Karen Yeates allows for remote, in-home diagnosis for women around the world.

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.

The international Karta Initiative provides access to university for promising students from rural India.

International Programs Office supports students with international internship opportunities.

The 2025 Queen’s Relay For Life raises more than $225,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society, the most ever for a relay held at a postsecondary institution in the country.

The annual competition invites students to develop and pitch creative solutions to issues facing the local community and the wider world.

Faculty, staff, and retirees donate more than $492,000, in support of programs across the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington area.

A student-run charity basketball game brings the community together and raises more than $250,000 for cancer research.

Queen’s United Way has set a goal of raising $450,000 to support the KFL&A community.

Queen’s United Way sets goal of raising $450,000 to support the KFL&A community.

Café Union, now open in Goodes Hall, is offering local food and beverages to the campus community.

Queen's Faculty of Education partners with non-profit No.9 to develop training to teach sustainable community building. 

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. 

Queen’s adds new summer camp offerings to expand learning opportunities and fun activities for all ages.

During the United Way Day of Caring, Queen's community volunteers demonstrate commitment to sustainable development practices within the Kingston community.

Queen’s engineers, occupational therapists, and students partner to provide adapted toy cars for children with disabilities.

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.

The PhD-Community Initiative is setting up graduate students to solve problems in the Kingston community.

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.

Queen’s annual science festival will bring researchers and the public together to experience STEAM and have fun.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Queen’s is working closely with community partners on preparations and outreach to students.

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.

he Smith Engineering Black Youth in STEM program has won the 2023 Actua Experience Award.

A Queen's student group is helping youth experiencing homelessness weather the cold.

Join Queen’s Physics as a volunteer and help prepare the Kingston community for the upcoming April 8 eclipse.

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.

The annual campaign sets fundraising record as the university community exceeds goal.

Throughout the month events ranging from musical festivities to experiences catering to the maintenance of the mind and body will take place.

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.

A student-run clothes retailer is making a difference beyond campus by donating their profits to local and other charities.

Each year, Queen’s researchers come together to provide the local community a day of interactive and family-friendly scientific activities.

Students from commerce, engineering, and beyond are teaming up to fight cancer through a charity basketball game.

Various university and student-led initiatives are in place to help guide responsible celebratory activities.

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.

The student-run Tricolour Outlet collaborates with a local Cree artist to create t-shirts supporting the Orange Shirt Society.

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.

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. 

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. 

Queen’s and the Eastern Ontario Staff Development Network are working together to upskill more French speakers as teachers.

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.

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. 

The camp, which started at Queen’s more than 50 years ago, is a volunteer organization run mainly by students and alumni.

New facility provides increased programming at An Clachan complex.

Queen's engineering students work with a wildlife centre to design solutions for animal rehabilitation.

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.

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. 

Two student-organized events have raised more than $100,000 each in support of cancer research and patients.

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 is a partnership between Queen’s University, Frontenac Paramedics, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

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.

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.

New social media campaign targets risky behaviours.

The Albert Street building’s new name translates to “home” in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibway) and Kanyen’kéha (Mohawk).

In 2026, the Agnes Etherington Art Centre will emerge as the largest public university-affiliated museum in Canada.

An Engineering Outreach initiative facilitates programming for local Black youth enthusiastic about exploring STEM subjects.

More than 100 Queen’s and Kingston community members gathered online to celebrate the opening of Black Histories and Black Futures Month.

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.

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.

Queen’s students are helping a local organization reduce food insecurity and spread cheer this holiday season.

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.

In partnership with Limestone District Schoolboard, the Faculty of Education is hosting a series of two Literacy-focused Community of Practice professional development event

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. 

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.

The residency program deepens access with artists for students, and the Queen’s and Kingston communities, sparking enduring relationships and networks.

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.

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.

Comprehensive initiative designed to reduce financial barriers and increase access to Queen’s for local, first-generation students.

Intensive after-school music program that focuses on positive social change through the pursuit of musical excellence.

Celebrate science and honour amazing Kingston-area researchers and scientists.

2025 Principal’s Teaching and Learning Award recipients are enhancing the student learning experience at Queen’s.

Principal Patrick Deane appoints Kate Wilson to the role, beginning in the fall. 

Queen’s oldest residence marks a century of empowering women.

The Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space will be named in recognition of Kanonhsyonne’s contributions to Indigenous education, Indigenization, and reconciliation at Queen’s.

The university celebrates the contributions of staff and faculty with its annual holiday reception.

The university ranks highly in student retention, graduation rates, innovation, and national reputation.

Teaching award recipients from across the university celebrated at annual reception.

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.

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. 

One of the most prestigious national academic honours, Fellows and College Members are recognized for exceptional research and academic contributions. 

Annual award recognizes exemplary service to the university over an extended period.

$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.

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.

Queen’s is helping Indigenous graduates celebrate their accomplishments in ways that recognize their culture.

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. 

Queen’s Yellow House Student Centre for Equity and Inclusion is helping students find an inclusive community during Pride Month and throughout the year.

Faculty and staff members recognized for their continuous contributions at Celebration of Service event.

Queen’s Hospitality Services earns Human Rights Initiative Award through initiatives that support sustainability and different cultures through dining.

Community members can take part in events and activities throughout the month focused on 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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.

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’ Shift Project has been honoured with an Innovation Award from the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS).  

University Council appoints esteemed Canadian broadcaster and Queen’s alumna as the university’s 16th Chancellor.

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.

Two teams and six individual staff members are being celebrated for their excellent work and accomplishments at Queen’s.

Student Affairs is celebrating the energy, passion, and commitment that help make Queen’s special.

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.

A total of eight consultation sessions will be held, seeking input from Kingston’s Black community on implementing the Scarborough Charter at Queen’s.

New student space designed for conversation, studying, learning, and joy.

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. 

The awards recognize staff who consistently provide outstanding contributions, both directly or indirectly, to the learning and working environment at Queen's.

Queen’s community encouraged to participate in events from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3.

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.

The club, part of a national network of EngiQueers chapters, has a long history at Queen’s.

Starting in August, Employee Wellness Services will begin a series of consultations with employees to engage in discussions about employee wellbeing.

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.

DJ, a non-binary student in Computer Engineering, has discovered comfort and community at Queen’s.

In the new role of Associate Dean, Dr. Funnell will strategically guide QHS in its actions to achieve reconciliation.

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 University is once again supporting the national week-long Commuter Challenge designed to promote active and sustainable commuting. 

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.

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.

These awards recognize our outstanding colleagues who have exceeded expectations by doing remarkable things.

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.

Gernique Dondji spearheaded the formation of the Queen’s chapter of the Canadian Black Nursing Alliance.

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.

HR launched a new certificate program designed to help managers lead healthy and well teams at work.

The Principal’s Holiday Reception brought Queen’s employees together on Wednesday, Dec. 7, to reconnect with colleagues from across the university.

Employee Wellness Services is pleased to offer Queen’s employees and family members free drop-in skating at the Kingston Memorial Centre.

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. 

NameCoach is a name pronunciation software for use by all faculty, staff, and students at Queen’s at no cost.

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.

Campus-wide activities readying to commemorate the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

The Scarborough Charter builds on work already in progress at Queen’s, such as the Declaration of Commitment to Address Systemic Racism.

UCARE promotes and supports efforts by the university that foster a diverse and inclusive campus community.