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This virtual two-part boot camp introduces researchers to best practices for SSHRC Insight Development Grant applications. Research projects advisors Diane Davies and Adrian Kelly guided researchers through key application components using examples from successful applications. Participants may attend one or both sessions.

Session 1 covered:

• Introduction to the IDG.
• Compelling project summaries and detailed descriptions.
• Creative knowledge mobilization plans.

Registration for session 1 is now closed.

This is a two-part boot camp. View Session 2.

Questions? Please contact Adrian Kelly.

Science Rendezvous Kingston, the region's largest free celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), returns on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Slush Puppie Place. The event brings together Queen’s researchers, students, and community partners to inspire curiosity and showcase cutting-edge research through interactive booths, demonstrations, and stage shows.

In this session, organizers and Catarina Chagas discussed what was involved in hosting a booth, shared tips for creating engaging, hands-on activities, and outlined key event logistics details.

The session brought together Queen’s researchers, labs, student groups, and departments interested in registering a booth.

For questions, please contact sciencerendezvous@queensu.ca.

Learn how to build your project, lab, or academic profile website

In today’s digital landscape, a strong online presence is essential for research visibility, collaboration, and impact. Webpublish (or “WP3”) is Queen’s free, web-based content management system (CMS) for creating professional, secure, and accessible websites under the queensu.ca domain. This centrally managed platform ensures compliance with university brand standards, accessibility requirements, and web security best practices.

In this session, Robin Moon, Digital User Experience Manager (University Relations) introduced the Webpublish system and demonstrated how it can be used to create effective websites for labs, research projects, academic profiles, and events. Attendees gained practical strategies for writing and structuring content that is user-friendly, engaging, and accessible. This will help their research stand out to academic, student, and public audiences.

Key learning outcomes:

• Understand the features, functionality, and benefits of the Webpublish system.
• Apply best practices for writing, structuring, and presenting research content online.
• Build accessible, user-friendly websites that align with Queen’s brand and accessibility standards.

For inquiries, please contact Marissa Stein. 

Join us as we celebrate a major investment in the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute, and the 10th anniversary of Dr. Arthur B. McDonald's Nobel Prize in Physics.

Together, we will recognize vital federal support across Canada for world-leading research, celebrate a remarkable scientific legacy at SNOLAB, showcase Canada's leadership in astroparticle physics, and look ahead to a future of discovery and possibility.

Building a strong research profile goes beyond publications and grants; academic awards and prizes can play a critical role in advancing your career and strengthening the reputation of your institution. Yet, many researchers are not fully aware of the opportunities and benefits that awards can provide.

In this session, Mona Rahman, Research Awards Officer (VPR), outlined the value of the award nomination process and shared strategies to help participants identify suitable opportunities and prepare strong applications.

After attending this session, participants were able to:

• Identify different types of academic awards and understand their potential impact at various career stages.
• Apply strategies to effectively position themselves for award nominations.
• Recognize how awards contribute to both individual career advancement and institutional reputation.

This session was designed for early-career researchers and faculty who seek a better understanding of the academic awards landscape and how to build an award portfolio for long-term success.