Heather Beattie
CITI Canada GCP(R3) certificate update
The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) Good Clinical Practice (GCP-R3) training certificates have been updated, effective April 1, 2026.
New standard operating procedures for clinical research
Queen’s University is a member of the Network of Networks (N2), Canada's clinical research hub, and has adopted its complete set of clinical research standard operating procedures (SOPs) as the minimum standard institutional SOPs.
In February, N2 released an updated version of SOPs, now authorized for use at Queen's as of April 1, 2026.
Science Rendezvous Kingston 2026
Date
Saturday May 9, 202610:00 am - 3:00 pm
Get ready to ignite your imagination at Science Rendezvous Kingston 2026 — a free, annual science festival for families across Southeastern Ontario, hosted by Queen’s University at Slush Puppie Place.
This year’s theme, IGNITE, celebrates curiosity, creativity, and discovery. The event will feature more than 60 interactive booths showcasing hands-on experiments and engaging activities led by researchers, students, and community partners.
Visitors can also enjoy a lineup of dynamic stage shows designed to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. From exploring cutting-edge research to sparking a love of STEM in young minds, Science Rendezvous Kingston offers a unique opportunity to connect with science in a fun and accessible way.
Join us for a day of discovery and experience the excitement of science in action!
Learn more about Science Rendezvous Kingston
New Queen's Research Commercialization Fellowship
The Vice-Principal Research Portfolio and the Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen's University (DDQIC) are pleased to announce the launch of the Queen’s Research Commercialization Fellowship.
The program is designed to support Queen's researchers, faculty, and students in exploring the commercial potential of research-based innovations. Participants can unlock up to $10,000 in funding based on achievement of milestones, along with a chance to compete for up to $30,000 in the Annual Dunin-Deshpande Pitch Competition.
Research Security in Social Sciences and Humanities
The Research Security Centre is launching a new module titled "Protecting Knowledge: Research Security in Social Sciences and Humanities." The session will be hosted online on April 9, 2026, 1 - 2:30 pm (EDT).
Faculty grant-writing retreat 2026
Start Date
Tuesday May 5, 2026End Date
Wednesday May 6, 2026Time
9:00 am - 4:00 pmTHIS EVENT IS NOW AT CAPACITY. For questions, please contact Heather Brain.
The Vice-Principal Research Portfolio invites faculty members to attend the annual grant-writing workshop and retreat. This year, the program will span two days and cover how to build a compelling narrative CV for Tri-agency grant applications and how to create and communicate value in grant proposals
Faculty members can register for both days or only one.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days. After lunch, participants are welcome to stay in the workshop room for quiet writing time. They can also reserve a twenty-five minute consultation with their discipline-specific Research Projects Advisor, or attend a session with the morning's lecturer.
New Health Canada Good Clinical Practice training requirements
On January 6, 2025, the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) adopted the new Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) – ICH E6(R3). The next step for the ICH members is to implement the new guideline in their respective countries or area of authority. Health Canada has confirmed that ICH E6(R3) will come into effect on April 1, 2026.