The university is urging students to avoid returning to Kingston until after Jan. 23.
Queen's University Gazette
Queen’s is encouraging local, first-generation students to apply for the program that provides dedicated support to help them thrive at university.
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New chairs have wide-ranging expertise in research – from glaciers to youth in Africa.
Queen’s launches two new financial awards to recognize underserved and underrepresented students.
With strong support by its Board of Trustees, Queen’s becomes early adopter of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge to achieve gender parity and increased diversity at leadership level.
Dr. Ewan played a key role in advancing the understanding of solar neutrinos as a founding member and joint leader of the SNO (Sudbury Neutrino Observatory) collaboration.
Queen’s launches a campus consultation on draft policy and procedures now updated to support safety and inclusivity.
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A look back at the major initiatives, the funding and awards garnered, and how a community mobilized to respond to and combat COVID-19.
Queen’s is granting an honorary degree to human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh who has been imprisoned for activism in Iran.
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the student who started the Erased by FEAS account discuss ways to change the faculty, and profession.
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The Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellowships allow students to collaborate with a faculty expert to explore a research topic of personal interest in the social sciences, humanities, or creative arts.
Faced with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual campaign exceeds $400,000 for the first time.
Special Recognition for Staff Awards highlight the contributions of staff across Queen's in 2020.