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06/02/2026

As communities respond to climate change and biodiversity loss, Indigenous legal traditions offer important perspectives on law, responsibility, and relationships with land and water.

researcher Lindsay Borrows has been named a CIFAR Global Scholar, bringing her work in these areas to an international network exploring important social and environmental questions.

➡️ Learn more: https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/queen-s-law-professor-earns-global-scholar-recognition

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06/01/2026

To celebrate the beginning of 🌈Pride Month, the community gathered outside of Douglas Library for the inaugural Pride Flag Raising Ceremony. Pride Season is a reminder of the strength, diversity, and resilience of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities at Queen’s and around the world.

Learn more about Queen's commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment year-round: https://www.queensu.ca/vpcei/committees/principals-action-group-gender-and-sexual-diversity

06/01/2026

From cleaner energy and plastic-eating enzymes to smarter organizations, early-career researchers are at the forefront of advancing critical research for everyday life in . Learn more about Graeme Howe, Abayomi Baiyere, and Laurent Karim Béland, this year's recipients of the Prizes for Excellence in Research for Outstanding Emerging Researchers |

Three early-career faculty members are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to research across engineering, business, and the sciences.

05/29/2026

Four researchers have received federal funding to support interdisciplinary work in adult autism diagnosis, cancer clinical trials, nanotechnology-based cancer therapies, and African urban futures.

The announcement includes new funding through the New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration competition and the renewal of a Canada Research Chair, reflecting the growing role of collaborative research in addressing complex global issues.

➡️ Learn more: https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/funding-boost-innovative-interdisciplinary-research

05/29/2026

Students, researchers, and university leaders from Queen's showcased the impact of Canadian research and higher education on Parliament Hill earlier this week. From supercomputing and defence research to cancer care and global partnerships, we’re advancing student leadership and experience, research prominence, and international impact that benefits communities across Canada and beyond.

05/22/2026

Convocation season is officially underway at Queen’s as graduating students crossed the stage this week in Grant Hall. Here’s a glimpse at some of the excitement and celebration from the first two days of ceremonies. Congratulations to graduates! Up next: convocation continues at Slush Puppie Place starting on June 22.

05/21/2026

Convocation season has officially begun at ! Here's a look at Principal Deane and friends getting ready for the first convocation of several taking place throughout May and June.

05/15/2026

🔭 A day to IGNITE your imagination! 🚀 Science Rendezvous Kingston 2026 welcomed more than 4,000 budding scientists and their families to Slush Puppie Place for the 15th annual science festival featuring researchers from across and the local STEM community.

🔬 We hosted 60 booths supported by 500 volunteers for a day full of inspiration, exploration, and discovery. Thank you to all our volunteers and researchers that made it happen!

➡️ Learn more about Science Rendezvous Kingston https://www.queensu.ca/science-rendezvous/ |

05/13/2026

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane has announced the appointment of Queen’s alum Kevin Kee as the next dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Kee joins Queen's from the University of Ottawa, where he served as dean of the Faculty of Arts from 2015-25 and as Senior Advisor to the President on Digital Strategy and Learning Innovation.

“I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Kee back to Queen’s as dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science,” says Principal Deane. “He is an accomplished academic leader with a strong record of advancing innovation, research excellence, and student success. His experience leading large and complex academic units, combined with his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and digital transformation, will serve the faculty and university well as we continue to realize our Bicentennial Vision.” | Queen's University Arts and Science

Learn more in the Queen's Gazette:

Principal Deane appoints Kevin Kee to the role for a five-year term, beginning July 1, 2026.