Statement on the Conflict in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, we received news of the escalating tensions within the Amhara region. We write to express our utmost concern and care for the Ethiopian students in our Queen’s community, our colleagues at the University of Gondar, Ethiopian Queen's alumni and all others in the Amhara region, who are facing the impact of this developing conflict.

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Queen's Indigenous rocket team wins NASA-sponsored First Nations Launch competition

The Queen's Indigenous Rocket Team emerged victorious at the First Nations Launch competition in the USA, the first time a Canada-based team received more points than every other team at the competition! The Vice-Provost, Global Engagement, Dr. Sandra den Otter, sends her congratulations on this remarkable result.

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International Agreement Update (May 2023)

The following institutional agreements were either newly established or renewed in May 2023.

Queen's looks forward to many years of fruitful engagement with the following partners:

Kwansei Gakuin University (Japan): Exchange Agreement (Faculty of Arts and Science)

University of Groningen (Netherlands): Exchange Agreement (Faculty of Arts and Science, Faculty of Law)

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Queen's Statement on the Conflict in Sudan

Over the past two weeks, conflict has broken out between rival forces in Sudan, with violence particularly affecting civilians in the capital city of Khartoum, as the numbers of those who have been killed or injured continues to climb. We have been deeply troubled by news of residents who have lost access to drinking water and other basic supplies, as locals find themselves caught in the middle of an increasingly urgent and fast-changing situation.

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International Education Innovation Award Winner Announced

The Vice-Provost, Global Engagement sends a warm congratulations to Jane Chin, Adjunct Faculty Member, Faculty of Education, who is the recipient of this year's International Education Innovation Award as part of the Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards!

The Principal’s International Education Innovation Award recognizes innovation in internationalization of both teaching and learning in programs or courses. Successful innovation is exemplified through evidence-based approaches to learning outcomes that are student-focused.

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