Congratulations to Dr. Robert Morrison (English Language and Literature) for receiving a British Academy Global Professorship to be held at Bath Spa University beginning September 2019. His research will focus on the seminal role of Thomas De Quincey in shaping “The Literature of Addiction".

Congratulations to (left) Dr. Pascale Champagne (Civil Engineering) and (right) Dr. Kevin Deluzio (Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science; Mechanical and Materials Engineering) for being inducted as fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.at its annual general meeting on Friday, June 21. Eddy Isaacs (President of the CAE Board of Directors) presented the honour. For more details, see "New fellows recognized for research and leadership in engineering" in the Gazette online. (Supplied photos)

Congratulations to Queen's three newest Canada Research Chairs: Dr. Lindsay Morcom (Tier 2, Education), Dr. Heather Aldersey (Tier 2, Rehabilitation Therapy) and Dr. Anna Panchenko (Tier 1, Pathology and Molecular Medicine). We also congratulate the eight researchers whose CRCs were renewed. For more details, see "Leaders in their fields garner competitive research chairs" in the Gazette online.

Congratulations to Queen's researchers, Margaret Moore (Poliltical Studies), Tucker Carrington (Chemistry; Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy), Mark Daymond (Mechanical and Materials Engineering; Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy), Robert Ross (Kinesiology and Health Studies), and Nancy van Deusen (History), recipients of the 2019 Prizes for Excellence in Research! Recipients were honoured at Spring Convocation. See Gazette story "Recognizing research excellence at Queen’s" online.

Congratulations to Dr. Diane Beauchemin (Chemistry), who received the Canadian Society for Chemistry's Clara Benson Award, a lifetime achievement award recognizing a woman scientist who has made a distinguished contribution to chemistry while working in Canada. See Gazette story - "Solving crime through chemistry" - online for details.

Congratulations to Dean Richard Reznick (Faculty of Health Sciences) on being awarded the 2019 Legacy of Leadership Award from HealthCareCAN at the National Health Leadership Conference in Toronto. The Legacy of Leadership Award "recognizes exceptional individuals who have made long-lasting and outstanding contributions to advancing Canada’s health system and have demonstrated significant and sustained commitment toward the enhancement of the health of Canadians."

On May 15, 2019, the Office of the VPR hosted a networking event at ONRamp to further assist startups in our region and provide profile to Queen’s researchers and the Kingston innovation ecosystem.The event was attended by Queen's based entrepreneurs, Queen's alumni and potential investors, in addition to representatives from the OVPR, including the Office of Partnerships and Innovations, and University Relations.  See "Opportunities to connect at ONRamp" in the Gazette online.

On May 16, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, was at Queen's to announce more than $35 million in funding for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and the Banting Post-Doctoral Fellowships. Prior to the announcement event, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Daniel Woolf signed the Dimensions EDI charter on behalf of Queen's, signing on to this pilot program designed to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion in the post-secondary and research sectors. See "Canada's universities take on new Dimensions" in the Gazette online.

Science Rendezvous attracted over 5000 visitors on Saturday, May 19 at the Leon's Centre. The Heart and Stroke booth featured FUNtervals to promote healthy heart health in children and adults. More pictures from the event can be found in the Science Rendezvous Kingston 2019 Flickr album. See the Gazette story on this "day of learning and exploring with Queen’s Research".

Congratulations to (l to r) Dr. Michael Cunningham (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry), Dr. Pascale Champagne (Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering), Dr. Philip Jessop (Chemistry) and Dr. Warren Mabee (School of Policy Studies, Geography and Planning) - the interdisciplinary green team - who were presented with the 2019 NSERC Brockhouse Canada Prize by Governor-General Julie Payette at a ceremony on May 9, 2019. Pictures of the ceremony are available online.