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Win a trip to Queen's!

Win a trip to Queen's University for our THINK Grad Studies Day February 14!

Virtual exhibit examines the digital future

Last fall, experts and audience members gathered at Queen’s University to discuss the future of research, knowledge sharing, and the student learning experience in the digital age at the first-ever Principal’s Symposium.

Alfred Bader: Celebration of an extraordinary life

Alfred Bader

A musical first for Queen's student

Kento Stratford, a fourth-year composition student in the Dan School of Drama and Music, knows that his recent experience in writing his first orchestral piece was a rare and special opportunity.

Stratford was not only commissioned by the Kingston Symphony Orchestra to create the piece but was also paid to do it through an internship with the Canada Summer Jobs program during which he was mentored by Queen’s professor and award-winning composer, John Burge.

Queen's Chemist Garners International Honour

Cathleen Crudden, a professor and researcher in the Department of Chemistry, has been named the winner of the 2019 Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award in celebration of her outstanding achievements in the field of organic chemistry.

Tiny idea a big winner for student team

Four master’s students in the School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) at Queen’s University have won the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) challenge to bring fresh and innovative ideas to creating affordable rental housing in Canada.

Stories Worth Telling

Note: This article was originally written by Leigh Cameron in the Queen's Gazette. 

Galen Watts (Cultural Studies) secures one of five top spots in the 2018 SSHRC Storytellers contest.

Living off the land

Hunting, fishing, harvesting wild rice, and building your own shelter – DEVS 480 is a course unlike any other. These activities aren’t just worth marks, they are also what you need to do to keep your belly full and maintain a roof over your head.

2018 Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision — Recipients

Note: This article was originally published by the Queen's School of Graduate Studies

2018 Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision — Recipients

The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce Dr. Christine Sypnowich (Philosophy) and Dr. Ram Murty (Mathematics and Statistics) as the recipients of the 2018 Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision. The awards will be given during the 2018 Fall Convocation.

Queen's Remembers Kim Renders

Queen’s University regrets to inform the community of the death of Dan School of Drama and Music Professor Kim Renders.

Kim, a pioneer in the Canadian theatre scene, passed away on July 17, 2018 in Kingston. Craig Walker, Director of the Dan School, says her death is a loss beyond Queen’s University.

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