University strikes two new search committees

The University has struck two search committees, according to an Oct. 4 press release.

The first new addition is the Headship Search Committee for the Department of Surgery. It will provide advice on the current and future status of the Department of Surgery, as well as future headship positions and prospects. 

The second is the Advisory Search Committee for an appointment to Associate Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. 

The current Dean Brian Bennett will resign effective June 30, 2019. The Advisory Search  Committee will make recommendations to Bennett to appoint his successor. 

Richard Reznick awarded honourary fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons in England

On Oct. 10, the Royal College of Surgeons in England awarded Richard Reznick, Dean of the Faculty of Health Science, an honourary fellowship. 

Dr. Reznick has kept a strong relationship with the College and the British surgical community for 25 years, centering their partnership on improving and accelerating modern surgical training. 

As well as earning a fellowship at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Reznick has been awarded honourary fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and Edinburgh. 

Kingston Police break up fight between bicycle owner and alleged thief

On Oct. 5, at around 5:30 p.m., a Kingston  policer officer broke up a fight between two males on Princess and Clergy Street.

The complainant was eating dinner in a Princess Street restaurant when he saw the accused attempting to steal his bicycle. 

After the complainant ran outside to confront the thief, the two began to punch each other. 

The intervening officer arrested the accused and searched his bag, finding a pair of bolt cutters and a cut bicycle chain.

The 37-year-old alleged thief was brought to police headquarters, where he was conditionally released with a set court date. The accused was charged with theft, possession of break-in tools, and breach of probation.

Queen’s receives $15.5 million of Government of Canada’s $558 million discovery research investment 

On Oct. 9, Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan announced a $558 million investment in discovery research funding. 

Over $15.5 million will be distributed to more than 70 faculty and students across various disciplines at Queen’s, which will use the funding to support scientific research.

This is the largest 2018 investment made by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for the Discovery Grant programs. 

The funding comes from the Government of Canada’s plan to attract global talent and accelerate advancements in science.

Queen’s hosts conference to celebrate Indigenous Health Network mentorship initiative 

The Indigenous Health Network recently implemented a nationwide initiative to support the next generation of Indigenous health scholars. 

Queen’s was one of many host institutions that launched links to the network and created a community hub for local Indigenous scholars. 

On the launch date, Queen’s held a day-long conference for community members, scholars, staff and faculty to learn more about the initiative and the importance of mentorship for Indigenous peoples. 

The Queen’s network hub will host networking events where mentors and those seeking mentorship can meet.