Research News
Vice-Principal Research portfolio seeks internal applications for the Chair of the General Research Ethics Board (GREB)
The Chair is responsible for ensuring that the research ethics board acts by all applicable regulations, guidelines and policies governing research ethics boards. The GREB Chair works closely with Ethics Office staff and GREB members to review, propose modifications to, approve, reject, suspend or terminate any proposed or ongoing research involving human participants. The Chair ensures integrity and confidentiality in the ethics review process. The application deadline is Friday, November 4, 2022, at 4:00 pm.
Funding to enable innovative research
The Government of Canada, through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), has announced $64 million in funding to support research infrastructure through the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). Five projects at Queen’s will receive close to $700,000 to advance innovative research projects that will have an impact on human health, communications technologies, and renewable materials.
Learn more about the five projects being supported
The workshops: How to write for The Conversation
On October 20, two hands-on workshops will be held with The Conversation Canada, to help researchers think about what makes a good article, how to explain research effectively, and how to work with The Conversation to boost research promotion across mediums. The in-person program will highlight the changing media landscape, the role of The Conversation and researchers as credible news sources, and how to craft the perfect pitch.
More information about The Conversation workshops
Research Data Management
The Queen's research community is reminded to visit the Research Data Management resource pages to learn about wise research data management practices, and also to view the draft Research Data Management (RDM) Institutional Strategy and provide feedback. An upcoming RDM Brown Bag Information Series, hosted in partnership with Resources for Research at Queen’s (R4R@Q), will also help researchers learn about the benefits and considerations around data management. See event details below.
Knowledge mobilization through the R4R@Q
The Resources for Research at Queen’s (R4R@Q) is a presentation series that offers advice and service to researchers to develop their best possible roadmap to success.
Upcoming sessions:
- November 2, Noon – 1 pm: RDM Brown Bag Information series: Session 1 – Research Data Management and You
- November 23, Noon – 1 pm: Brown Bag Information Series: Session 2 – Developing a Data Management Plan
- December 7, 10 – 11:30 am: Indigenous Community Research Partnerships
- December 14, Noon – 1 pm: RDM Brown Bag Information Series: Session 3 – Depositing your Research Data in a Repository
Recent Honours and Awards
- Queen's University professor Ryan Mulligan (Civil Engineering) received the Ocean Sciences Voyager Award from the American Geophysical Union (AGU), whose purpose is to advance Earth and space science.
- Queen's University professor John McGarry (Political Studies) has been awarded the UNA-Canada’s Pearson Peace Medal from the United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada).
Partnerships and Innovation
Four health-innovation focused spin-off companies from Queen’s demonstrate the potential of Queen’s research to change the world. Recent articles feature:
- mDETECT discovery and technology, the ultimate Liquid Biopsy for monitoring cancer therapy response,
- Dynamiris and its eye-tracking technology, which enables quicker patient diagnoses and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases,
- The recent progress of Spectra Plasmonics to keep communities healthy and safe with a drug-checking solution built for front-line healthcare, and
- Q’Straint Systems’ long-term and international impact, making safety accessible.
With support from external funding, the QPI team offers numerous services, resources, and programs to support entrepreneurs, including those from Queen’s, and to accelerate the growth of startups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within Kingston and Eastern Ontario. Read about two literature-focused startups which recently participated in QPI’s Wings Acceleration Program and are using technology to advance their products to market:
- SharedCraft is helping developing writers hone their skills, and
- Ruthy’s Reading Room is focused on providing children with access to stories that profile and reflect inclusive and diverse communities.