Determining how best to filter out emerging contaminants and maintain or improve the health of our environment is the work of researchers like Xiaying Xin, an Assistant Professor who joined the Department of Civil Engineering in the fall of 2022.
Ahmed E. Hassan has been granted a lifetime recognition from the Association for Computing Machinery.
The annual Art of Research photo contest will continue to showcase how the Queen's research community is advancing the United Nations' SDGs and introduce a new video category to capture research in motion.
The award recognizes outstanding contributions by faculty members to the research environment in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s.
Kevin De France explores the design and application of sustainable bio-based materials in fields spanning the biomedical, coatings & packaging, and environmental sectors.
As Department Head and Associate Professor in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Ortiz sees a future for the industry that encompasses responsible extraction that is respectful of the earth and its resources.
Nancy Ross, Vice-Principal (Research), sits down with the Gazette to discuss her first sixteen months at Queen’s and share her vision for the future.
Queen’s researcher recognized for creating support programs for families of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
The network is uniting cancer centres across Canada to accelerate the implementation of precision medicine so that Canadian cancer patients can access the right treatment at the right time for their particular cancer, no matter where they live.
Education researchers leverage measurement science.
Queen’s researcher Chris Booth was inducted as a Fellow in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
The Queen’s Engineering Research Networking Day reunited faculty members and external organizations for the first time since the COVID pandemic began for a day of knowledge-sharing and networking.
The School of Rehabilitation Therapy (SRT) has released its first-ever research report highlighting the collective work of faculty from 2020 to 2021.
John McGarry receives the Pearson Peace Medal for outstanding contributions to global peace efforts through his research on conflict resolution in deeply divided societies.
Queen’s researchers will receive close to $700,000 in funding as part of a $64 million announcement to support research infrastructure.
The continuing investment from CFI will ensure CCTG continues to conduct research of the exceptional caliber and competitive with the best in the world.
The Vice-Principal Research Portfolio spearheads a new initiative to support the Queen’s research community and enable interdisciplinary collaborations.
Three early-career researchers are recognized for advancing research and discovery in their respective fields.
An evolution of the Human Mobility Research Centre, the Centre for Health Innovation connects researchers from across disciplines to tackle the most pressing human health challenges.
Queen’s has partnered with leading companies and clinical networks on the CanDETECT Supercluster project to advance innovation in cancer detection and treatment.
Multidisciplinary Queen’s research projects explore impact of space travel on health, including bone loss and aging.
Four Queen’s researchers received $100,000 each to structure programs that will investigate topics in machine learning, agriculture, astroparticle physics, and natural products.
Queen’s receives $3 million from the New Frontiers in Research Fund programs for projects pushing the frontiers of knowledge and pioneering solutions to overcome challenges brought on by the pandemic.
$30 million in funding from the Canadian Cancer Society ensures that the research conducted by the Canadian Cancer Trials Group continues to have meaningful impact on the lives of people with cancer.
Researchers will continue to contribute to new discoveries across multiple disciplines, enhancing the culture of research excellence at Queen’s.
Dr. Farnaz Heidar-Zadeh is advancing innovative computational molecular design techniques.
Queen’s Health Sciences’ (QHS) researchers received funding to advance programs addressing relevant public health challenges.
Training resources for researchers who are new to research in partnership with Indigenous communities.
Faculty of Arts and Science researcher Dr. Sara Nabil has earned the Ban Righ Foundation Inspiring Women Mentorship award.
University launches a pathway to further broaden horizons and welcome new students to its engineering community.
The Pre-doctoral Fellowships for Indigenous Students program was designed to support the intellectual and scholarly development of senior Indigenous doctoral candidates in ways that position them for success.
Fourth-year engineering student says his experience with QSET has not only spurred his interest in robots but has led to a couple internships in the robotics space.
Queen’s Law mooters have brought home the Harold G. Fox Cup – and all the competition’s oralist prizes.
Two teams from Queen’s Engineering will represent Queen’s later this month at a national annual competition for engineering students.
The IBET Fellowship was created by a partnership of Faculties of Engineering at six Ontario universities.
Units across Student Affairs have created a range of events and programming to help students through the last weeks of the term.
New program receives $1 million award from Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund.
Laurence Esposito, Law’24, honed his legal skills and earned JD credits through his externship with the Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation to assist members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation in northwestern Ontario.
IPAC Canada and Queen’s University have partnered to provide training in infection prevention and control (IPAC) through a new Specialization in IPAC in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program.
Rylan Richter is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student who for the past 13 months worked at Graham Construction as a student project coordinator. The full-time role was a Queen’s Undergraduate Internship Program experience.
Queen’s is taking part in Consent Awareness Week to help make campus safer and more inclusive.
The new PEACH Market aims to address student food insecurity and increase sustainability by reducing waste through food rescue across campus.
Recipients of Queen’s access and diversity scholarship programs gathered for a reception that offered inspiration, community building, and meaningful connection.
The Faculty and Kenjgewin Teg staff wish to establish collaborative relations to support program development, recruitment and students in relation to the Queen’s University Master of Education in World Indigenous Studies in Education (WISE) program.
Yellow House offers programming throughout the year for equity-deserving students to help de-stress, connect and find community.
The Student Experience Office is welcoming new undergraduate students to the Queen’s community through First-Year Foundation, a year-long program that has launched this summer.
Megan Rook is the first successful graduate from the Indigenous Studies Major program and will receive her degree on June 20, 2022.
Health Sciences student envisions space for Indigenous students to connect and share experiences.
The goal of the project is to provide recommendations based on evidence and lived experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ students that will meaningfully improve the curriculum.
Series #1 is entitled "The Lecture Edition" and features collaborative work done by PhD Candidate Rachel M. Friars and faculty member Dr. Asha Varadharajan.
Two new scholarships at Smith are helping to make business education more accessible to students from two equity-deserving groups.
The (Un)Hacking Downstream Consequences event drew together 33 undergraduate students from 20 different majors across six different degree programs to solve real-world problems and develop future-ready skills.
Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD Project has doubled in size from its initial six university partners.
Connections team worked with six sections of primary and junior level pre-service teacher candidates led by Chris Carleton in the Faculty of Education as they reviewed the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Students can participate in a new program focused on the UN SDGs
Opportunities to develop projects which solve organizational challenges, and develop the nation’s innovation capacity.
Building more opportunities for students to connect with community partners, develop professional skills, and solidify classroom learning.
Engineering Dalena Vo discusses the versatility of Queen's Mining program.
This award furthers an inclusive Queen’s community by assisting endeavours that establish connections within and beyond campus; it enhances fellows’ extra- and co-curricular leadership opportunities; and encourages project management, professionalism development, and communication skills.
A group of second-year Engineering students had the chance to work with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) this past winter.
Aine NurAizza Nuruddin, a fourth-year Electrical Engineering student, recently completed a 16-month internship at Hydro One. In her own words, she reflects here on her experiences before, during, and after her internship and how they influenced her chosen career path.
The recipients of the 2022 Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards have been announced, recognizing excellence demonstrated by educators at Queen’s.
Dr. Mala Joneja is the recipient of the 2022 Royal College AMS Donald Richards Wilson Award for CanMEDS Integration.
Co-curated by Brendan Edwards (Curator of Rare Books and Special Collections at Queen's University Library) and Ella Heiss (undergraduate student in HIST212 (Experiential Learning in Historical Perspectives), this exhibition examines the relationship between texts and textiles through a feminist lens.
Eight members of the Queen’s graduate community are working together to foster a culture of belonging for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
First of its kind in Canada designed to support the intellectual and scholarly development of senior doctoral candidates.
The global perspectives of Queen’s students are reflected in this year’s submissions to the 14th annual Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) Student Photo Contest.
Queen's and the Local WUSC Committee have been recognized with the 2021-22 WUSC Outstanding Contribution to the SRP award.
Her Excellency Sabine Sparwasser engaged Queen’s leaders, faculty, and students to discuss research, collaboration, and global impact.
Art History Professor Juliana Bevilacqua led a training session for museum professionals in Nigeria.
This resource was launched by the Centre for Teaching and Learning to further engage Queen’s community in conversations around the questions of integrating global engagement in teaching and learning.
Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, and the City of Kingston recently co-hosted an event at the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning to showcase and raise awareness on enhancing learning in Nigeria.
The Queen’s Global Summer is a panoply of academic courses, events, and activities woven around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Art Conservation students Melissa Allen, Caroline Longo, and Antonia Mappin-Kasirer traveled to the Bader International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle, UK, to document, inventory, and assess artifacts.
International Association of Universities representatives visit campus as part of collaborative process to develop Queen’s next global engagement strategy.
In this workshop, participants will work together to envision what a globally engaged curriculum may look like in one’s own disciplinary field or academic context.
A virtual platform created by Queen’s researcher Karen Yeates allows for remote, in-home diagnosis for women around the world.
A Queen’s Engineering partnership with a university in Burkina Faso promises to greatly impact the lives and health of those working in that country’s largest industry.
The international Karta Initiative provides access to university for promising students from rural India.
International Programs Office supports students with international internship opportunities.
Queen’s student-athletes are known for their dedication and excellence in the classroom and competition, but they also help lead the way in raising awareness and funds for a wide range of good causes at the local, provincial, and national levels.
The organizing team from the Cure Cancer Classic – a student-run, not-for-profit initiative – wrapped up an incredible year of fundraising with the annual Commerce-Engineering Rivalry Game on Thursday, March 2 at the Leon’s Centre.
New social media campaign targets risky behaviours.
The Albert Street building’s new name translates to “home” in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibway) and Kanyen’kéha (Mohawk).
In 2026, the Agnes Etherington Art Centre will emerge as the largest public university-affiliated museum in Canada.
An Engineering Outreach initiative facilitates programming for local Black youth enthusiastic about exploring STEM subjects.
More than 100 Queen’s and Kingston community members gathered online to celebrate the opening of Black Histories and Black Futures Month.
Once complete, the stadium will expand opportunities for varsity and recreation activities, make usage more gender inclusive and support a broad range of activities for students and community members.
Queen’s students and faculty members are using leading-edge technology to help the City of Kingston monitor the performance of the new bridge across the Cataraqui River.
Queen’s students are helping a local organization reduce food insecurity and spread cheer this holiday season.
The Queen’s United Way campaign has reached the 96 per cent mark with the Queen’s community so far donating $454,933 toward the overall goal of $475,000.
In partnership with Limestone District Schoolboard, the Faculty of Education is hosting a series of two Literacy-focused Community of Practice professional development event
Breaking down the barriers to education for Indigenous youth is at the heart of a new Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) summer program for high school students from the western James Bay coast.
Sistema Kingston, an outreach program of Queen’s Faculty of Education directed by Karma Tomm, is an intensive after-school music program for elementary students that focuses on positive social development through the pursuit of musical excellence.
The residency program deepens access with artists for students, and the Queen’s and Kingston communities, sparking enduring relationships and networks.
Engineering Connections team is introducing some new programming in the spring and summer of 2022, bringing more innovation to its services while expanding its area of operations.
Arts and Science Undergraduate Society event reduces waste by allowing students to drop off, pick up, and donate items as the end of the academic year approaches.
Comprehensive initiative designed to reduce financial barriers and increase access to Queen’s for local, first-generation students.
Intensive after-school music program that focuses on positive social change through the pursuit of musical excellence.
Celebrate science and honour amazing Kingston-area researchers and scientists.
These awards recognize our outstanding colleagues who have exceeded expectations by doing remarkable things.
Recently, the Ban Righ Centre received a $3,000 donation, which was matched within a week, and distributed to students through small bursaries so they could purchase winter clothing for themselves or their children, or help cover costs for special meals and gifts.
Gernique Dondji spearheaded the formation of the Queen’s chapter of the Canadian Black Nursing Alliance.
The annual Michael Condra Outstanding Student Service Award is presented to Queen’s faculty or staff who have displayed a commitment to providing outstanding service to students, outside of a teaching role.
HR launched a new certificate program designed to help managers lead healthy and well teams at work.
The Principal’s Holiday Reception brought Queen’s employees together on Wednesday, Dec. 7, to reconnect with colleagues from across the university.
Employee Wellness Services is pleased to offer Queen’s employees and family members free drop-in skating at the Kingston Memorial Centre.
This year's Employee Holiday Celebration will acknowledge the commitment and dedication of staff, with activities such as a gingerbread building giveaway, and hot beverages.
NameCoach is a name pronunciation software for use by all faculty, staff, and students at Queen’s at no cost.
With Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 2-8) and World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10) coming up Employee Wellness Services in Human Resources is highlighting the resources, supports, and benefits available to the Queen’s community.
Campus-wide activities readying to commemorate the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Employee Wellness Services, in partnership with Facilities and Sustainable Queen’s, is launching a new pilot initiative aimed at improving employee health and wellness while contributing to a more sustainable and vibrant campus community.
The Human Rights and Equity Office Learning Challenge 2022 has been extended until the end of 2022. Students, staff, and faculty can participate in the challenge, which is focused on courses covering equity, inclusion, sexual and gender diversity, human rights, accessibility, and sexual violence.
Principal Patrick Deane invites all Queen's employees to an Ice Cream and Strawberry Social on Monday, June 27 in recognition of the fantastic response to the Employee Experiences survey.
The Champions for Mental Health project supports the Queen's Campus Wellbeing Framework. The framework's goal is to encourage and support an inclusive culture of well-being that inspires and enables all who live, learn, and work at Queen's to thrive.
Principal Patrick Deane hosted a special event at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts on April 14 to hand out the 2021 Special Recognition for Staff Awards.
The mural, to be located on the south wall of the ARC, symbolizes an opportunity to visibly illustrate the diversity of the Queen’s community and signal a future that is focused on celebration, healing, resilience, cultural diversity, and optimism.
The Scarborough Charter builds on work already in progress at Queen’s, such as the Declaration of Commitment to Address Systemic Racism.
UCARE promotes and supports efforts by the university that foster a diverse and inclusive campus community.
