Queen鈥檚 researcher named great Canadian explorer
John Smol honoured by Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
John Smol has spent over 30 years researching and exploring the circumpolar Arctic. He has given lectures on all seven continents. He has advanced climate research and influenced policies in many countries around the world.
PhD student earns prestigious Trudeau scholarship
Bailey Gerrits is working to rid the world of gender-based violence.
Queen鈥檚 University doctoral student Bailey Gerrits is one of 16 students across Canada to earn a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholarship. The unique award has been presented annually since 2001 to the most talented doctoral students in Canada and abroad.
International collaboration heats up antifreeze research
High up on the sixth floor of Botterell Hall, a glass flask is spinning in a bath of thick green liquid. Inside the flask is Professor Peter Davies鈥 (Biochemistry & Biology) attempt to solve one of nature鈥檚 riddles: how can plants, fish and insects live in sub-zero temperatures without freezing?
Professor f锚ted for career exploring Canadian identity
Historical geographer and Professor Emeritus Brian Osborne has spent his life studying 鈥減lace鈥 and the 鈥渓ayers鈥 of human presence that tell the story of people.
Disraeli Project draws to a close
The Disraeli Project, which produces scholarly editions of former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli鈥檚 correspondence, will close in November 2015.
Head Gael shares his picture perfect plan
Adam Sage, the Head Gael and a fourth year Biochemistry student at Queen's shares his photo-blog below.
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Cancer Conversations
Kingston high school students are visiting Queen鈥檚 to talk about cancer.
Together with the Queen鈥檚 Cancer Research Institute (QCRI), Let鈥檚 Talk Science, and the Kingston branch of the Canadian Cancer Society鈥檚 Research Information Outreach Team (RIOT), students will spend the day learning about cancer biology and research.
Discussing nature conservation in China
Joining colleagues and conservationists from around the world, Dr. Stephen Lougheed (Biology and Environmental Studies) recently traveled to China to deliver public talks for Shanghai International Nature Conservation Week and the grand opening of the Shanghai Museum of Natural History.