The Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) recently launched a new funding opportunity for senior professional staff across the Network – The Matariki Engagement Grant.

Dr. Carlos Escobedo, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Smith Engineering, was in Mexico City promoting the Mexico-Canada Research & Learning Hub (the Hub) in his capacity as academic co-lead. 

Canada is now formally associated with Horizon Europe Pillar II, opening new doors for researchers and innovators to lead and participate in world-class R&D consortia.

The Mexican Embassy, the Carleton Centre for Public History, and Queen’s University invite you to a book presentation on Trading on Art: Cultural Diplomacy and Free Trade in North America by Dr. Sarah E.K. Smith (Queen's Art History Alumnus and Affiliate Faculty).

Join us on Thursday, August 28 at 5:00 PM at the Global Centre for Pluralism (330 Sussex Drive) for an engaging discussion on how art has played a crucial role in shaping and navigating North American free trade relationships.

Attendance is free, but space is limited.

Csilla Volford, Global Partnerships Office in the Office of the Vice-Provost, Global Engagement, represented Queen's University as one of four Canadian universities during the May 2025 CALDO Mission to Brazil.

Sithabile Mngadi-Ncube recently completed a research stay at Queen’s University as part of the BCDI 2030 scholarship program, where her research focused on mental health, digital innovation, implementation science, and community empowerment. Her time at Queen’s included transdisciplinary networking opportunities, entrepreneurial training, and a deepening commitment to equity-driven public health solutions. 

At Queen's University, BCDI 2030 programming is underway, with innovation training, research collaboration on healthcare technologies, and a sharing of global perspectives. The BCDI faculty leads within Smith Engineering hosted a lunch and networking event for scholars from across campus to network and connect with our six Summer 2025 BCDI scholars from Ghana and Burkina Faso.