Dr. Lisa Butler, Queen’s University Professor (Public Health Sciences) and Canada Research Chair (Global Health Equity), has been named the recipient of the 2026 Principal’s Globally Engaged Education Innovation Award (presented in partnership with the Office of the Vice-Provost Global Engagement), a well-deserved recognition of her transformative approach to teaching and learning at Queen’s University.
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Dr. Butler creates learning experiences rooted in innovation, reimagining how students engage with global health challenges. Her teaching integrates evidence-based approaches such as implementation science, stakeholder analysis, evaluation frameworks, community mapping, and arts-based storytelling to teach global health issues. Dr. Butler’s courses and research closely align with Queen’s University’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Through her innovative teaching, global perspective, and unwavering commitment to student success, Dr. Butler exemplifies the spirit of this award.
Congratulations, Dr. Butler on this outstanding achievement and thank you for your continued contributions to program development, your students and the broader Queen’s community.
For more information on all the Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards, visit the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s website.