Celebrating 50 years of success
Founded in 1970 by Stanley Lash as an independent interdisciplinary school within the School of Graduate Studies, the School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Celebrating Chancellor Murray Sinclair’s Installation
The Honourable Murray Sinclair was named Queen’s University’s 15th Chancellor in April 2021 but, due to the pandemic and illness, an official installation event was not held. That changed on Nov. 15, 2022.
Meet Heather Carter - Student Engagement Lead
Navigating the world of online academics can often be a challenge but Arts and Science Online (ASO) Student Engagement Lead Heather Carter makes the process seamless. With a focus on recruiting and supporting online undergraduate students, Carter works tirelessly to facilitate ASO’s student’s integration into the university community.
How Canada’s new credit card surcharge will affect consumers and businesses
Canada has some of the highest interchange fees in the world. Interchange fees are the fees businesses pay each time their customers pay by credit card.
Remembrance Day ceremony to be held at Grant Hall
The Queen’s community will gather in Grant Hall on Friday, Nov. 11 to mark Remembrance Day.
Staff members recognized for outstanding commitment to student service
The Michael Condra Outstanding Student Service Award is presented annually to Queen’s staff or faculty who have demonstrated a commitment to providing outstanding service to students, outside of a teaching role.
Queen's biologist earns lifetime achievement honours
John Smol has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Paleolimnology Association for his research on environmental chance.
Ghana’s illegal mining continues because the rules and reality are disconnected
Artisanal and small-scale mining – a low-tech, indigenous mining subsector – is taking on increasing economic importance in many developing countries.