A transformational gift is set to significantly advance cancer research at Queen’s. With support from Murray (Com’84) and Cara Sinclair, the university will build research capacity in an area of existing strength, establish advanced facilities, create training opportunities, and work to improve cancer care and treatments locally, nationally, and around the world. 

In recognition of their $25 million contribution, the Queen’s Cancer Research Institute (QCRI) will be renamed the Cara & Murray Sinclair Cancer Research Institute (SCRI). 

Crawling, walking, and running are milestones in children’s lives. Besides promoting cognitive, social, motor and language development, these skills allow children to have active control over how they explore their homes, parks, and other spaces. However, for children with disabilities, this exploration might need to happen with the support of a caregiver that carries them or pushes them in a stroller or wheelchair. 

For the fourth straight year, Queen’s has secured a top 10 spot in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, finishing eighth globally and second in North America out of more than 2,100 institutions from 125 countries. It is the only Canadian university to achieve this milestone since the rankings launched in 2019.

Queen’s University hosted the first ceremony of Spring Convocation 2024 on Friday, May 24, with graduates of the Medical Doctor and the MBA – Americas programs crossing the stage in Grant Hall.

The ceremony also featured the installation of Niki Boytchuk-Hale as the 39th rector of Queen’s. The rector is the third officer of the university after the chancellor and principal and acts as an advocate for students with the university’s senior administration. The rector also sits on the Board of Trustees and takes part in other important committees.

Queen’s community members are encouraged to provide feedback on the Policy on Posting Course Details on Public Websites, which is currently under review. Feedback will be accepted until June 6, 2024 at 4 p.m.

To view the proposed policy visit the University Secretariat and Legal Counsel website. Comments can be sent to policies@queensu.ca for consideration by policy developers.

Kanonhsyonne (Janice Hill), Queen’s Associate Vice-Principal (Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation) has spent multiple decades in service to the Indigenous communities in the Kingston and Tyendinaga regions, as well as across Canada. Her life’s work has been honoured with the 2024 Indspire Award in Education. 

AVP Kanonhsyonne is one of 12 people to be recognized by Indspire this year, an organization that has been celebrating excellence in the Indigenous community since 1985. The organization’s awards series has taken place since 1993. 

One in 50 Canadian children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition that can impact sensory processing, communication, and emotional, and behavioural regulation. Yet, the causes of this lifelong disorder remain unclear and likely include a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

The Government of Canada has announced $248 million to support the appointment of 34 new Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) at 18 post-secondary institutions across the country, including Queen’s. Paul Kubes will join Queen’s Health Sciences and the Queen’s Cancer Research Institute as the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Immunophysiology and Immunotherapy. Dr.