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November 15, 2024. Queen’s researchers win NSERC awards for environmental science. Queen’s is celebrating as two researchers root themselves at the forefront of environmental science. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is honouring two Queen’s professors for their lifetime achievements in environmental ...
‘Superhuman’ promotes empathy - The Queen's Journal
2022年2月17日 · “Superhuman” is a short story featured in the anthology Fresh Ink and written by Jamaican-American writer Nicola Yoon.The work explores intersectionality, prejudice, and humanity. Yoon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing, Everything, Everything, and The Sun Is Also a Star.. Published in 2018, Fresh Ink features work by some of the most accomplished ...
Students launch Stubuddy, a peer-to-peer tutoring platform
2024年10月11日 · Struggling to find on-demand course-specific help, three students launched Stubuddy to make academic support more accessible, affordable, and tailored to course-specific content.Queen’s is no stranger to student startups. From tech innovations to social enterprises, entrepreneurial spirit is deeply woven into campus culture. The latest addition to this growing ecosystem is Stubuddy—a peer ...
About Us - The Queen's Journal
The Journal The Queen’s Journal is a completely student-run newspaper at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The paper was founded in 1873 and has been continuously publishing ever since. We currently publish a bi-weekly print edition and regular online content throughout the year. Our full production schedule is here. Our staff is composed of a […]
Tensions rise as pro-Palestine and pro-Israel students clash over ...
2024年10月11日 · Tensions between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel students have escalated following a speaker event hosted by Hillel Queen’s.Under the umbrella of Hillel Ontario, Hillel Queen’s, a community-oriented organization that supports Jewish students, organized an event titled “My October 7th: A Druze-Israeli Experience” to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Negotiations on thin ice as postdocs face potential lockout
2024年11月1日 · As the clock ticks down, postdoctoral scholars rally for fair wages while facing the threat of a historic lockout.As one of the largest unions in the country, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), with local branches such as PSAC 901, Unit 1, represents over 240,000 workers nationwide. The union offers resources to support Queen’s workers. In the Unit 2 bargaining agreements, PSAC ...
Large class sizes raise questions - The Queen's Journal
2011年5月31日 · The Globe and Mail survey asked Canadian university students to estimate their first-year class sizes and found that Queen’s had an average of 341 students per class, second only to McMaster University, which boasted 392 students per class. “Without a doubt, large classes are an issue at Queen’s,” said Andy Leger, an education developer ...
Remembrance Day Ceremony honours Indigenous veterans on …
2024年11月15日 · Students and staff gathered in Grant Hall this Remembrance Day to honour veterans.On Nov. 11, spectators gathered on campus to observe the national holiday. In a collaboration between the Rector, the Principal’s Office, and Faith and Spiritual Life, classes were cancelled from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to allow for participation in the ceremony.Director, Faith and Spiritual Life, and ...
Rector’s Digest: Queen’s highest honour - The Queen's Journal
2024年10月25日 · Queen’s has bestowed an HD to people like Nelson Mandela, Eleanor Roosevelt, Frederick Banting, Arthur McDonald, Margaret Atwood, and Kingston-found band, the Tragically Hip. Unsurprisingly, there are also several members of the British Royal family who have graced our campus to collect the title. Princess Diana accompanied her King-to-be ...
Associate Dean Jenn Stephenson addresses Modular Degree …
2024年11月15日 · Associate Dean (Academic) Jenn Stephenson has addressed the widely debated impact of the proposed Modular Degree Framework. A year-and-a-half-long initiative to revise Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS) degree requirements has ignited a campus-wide debate on the meaning of a Queen’s degree. The FAS Board is set to vote on a initiative to amend degree regulations on Nov. 22, paving the way for ...