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‘Disappointing’: Queen’s students talk winter exchange

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in News.

As countries home to exchange schools operate under varying levels of pandemic-related regulations, Queen’s students confront uncertainty in the travel process. Paisia Warhaft, Comm ’23, is anticipating updates for her semester in Tokyo at the Rikkyo College of Business in April. “On Dec. 1, I got...

News in Brief

Written on November 23, 2018. Posted in News.

Some Saudi Arabian students to finish degrees in Canada Some Saudi Arabian undergraduate students in Canada will be allowed to remain in the country to complete their degrees, the Government of Canada confirmed on Nov. 19. Saudi international students in the final year of their degrees, graduate students...

First student graduates from international dual master’s program

Written on October 27, 2017. Posted in News.

Mandated in 2014, the partnership between Queen’s University and the University of Stuttgart in Germany has seen its first graduate from its dual master’s program. Matthias Hermann wrapped up his thesis defense last month, marking the end of his two-year dual degree experience. While at Queen’s, Hermann...

BISC100 is silencing immigrant voices overseas

Written on October 25, 2016. Posted in Editorials.

“You’re all immigrants now,” my first-year professor announced to an audience of mostly white, affluent first-years on exchange in Britain. That was the start of BISC100/101, a course supposedly designed to increase sensitivity to other cultures that alienated me based on my own. BISC100/101 was introduced...

Queen’s alumni caught in Nepal earthquake

Written on June 2, 2015. Posted in News.

The Journal spoke to two Queen’s alumni who happened to be in Nepal in the midst of recent earthquakes. Sheppard was in Nepal for a placement in physiotherapy at a local hospital. Meanwhile, Casey Blustein, Artsci ’14, was backpacking across Nepal when the earthquakes began. Phil Sheppard’s story Nepal...

Queen’s strengthens relationship with China

Written on November 27, 2014. Posted in News.

A “two-plus-two” degree program between Queen’s and Shanghai’s Tongji University was announced on Nov. 20, adding to efforts by the University to increase international enrolment. Queen’s strategic framework noted that the University is aiming to increase the international undergraduate student population...

QBridge extended to full-year program

Written on October 24, 2014. Posted in News.

The QBridge Pathway English program will expand in 2015 from an eight-week intensive English for Academic Purpose program to a full-year program. International students who meet Queen’s academic qualifications but fall short of the University’s English requirements will be able to spend a full year...

Mudslide sparks search for body of Queen’s alumnus

Written on October 1, 2013. Posted in News.

New Zealand police announced last week that they are scaling back their search for missing Queen’s alumnus Connor Hayes. Hayes, who graduated from Queen’s in 2010, travelled to New Zealand from South America alongside his girlfriend Joanna Lam, 24, to help her settle down prior to her new hospital...

Queen’s falls in international rank

Written on September 24, 2013. Posted in News.

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released their annual World University Ranking report, placing Queen’s at its poorest rating so far by the company. Queen’s tied for the 189th spot out of the top 400 universities, a drop in 14 spots since 2012. The University of Toronto, McGill University and the University...

All abroad

Written on September 20, 2013. Posted in Features.

While Queen’s reaches out to the wider world, the wider world is coming to its front doors. Approximately 547 international exchange students came to Queen’s during the 2012-13 academic year, from the 46 countries where Queen’s has exchange agreements. Hosting exchange students aligns with what has...

Students head abroad to get ahead

Written on March 8, 2013. Posted in In Focus.

The appeal of going abroad is growing for Canadian graduate students. Students pursuing medical or law degrees are finding that they can get more of what they want from schools outside of the country. This means they could get into medical school without necessarily getting the grades needed for Canadian...

Around the world in 50 years

Written on October 5, 2012. Posted in News.

In the midst of their 50th year on campus, the Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) is looking to the past. Director Wayne Myles said he’s been working with the rest of the QUIC’s staff to educate the campus more on the history of the QUIC itself and the programs it runs. “If we could say...

Global graduates

Written on September 25, 2012. Posted in Features.

Sarah Tessier, ArtSci ’05, wasn’t born British, but thanks to a large settlement of Queen’s grads in the United Kingdom, she’s found a community overseas. Tessier is one of many Queen’s graduates to move abroad for work or education-related purposes. For the past two years, she’s been involved with...

A school away from school

Written on June 25, 2012. Posted in Features.

This summer, hundreds of students will board a plane with the hopes of coming home with a course credit. For many of them, the classroom will come alive. Study abroad programs such as DEVS 305, the newly created Queen’s-Blyth partnership and a summer at Herstmonceux Castle have proved popular amongst...

Fudan partnership continues

Written on March 2, 2012. Posted in News.

The renewal of an agreement between Queen’s and Fudan University will mean continued student exchanges between Queen’s and China. Vice-Provost (International) John Dixon said the program has the chance to influence policies in both China and Canada. “We may not be totally happy with everything that...

Health outreach for over 25 years

Written on March 2, 2012. Posted in News.

For the 25th year, a selected group of Queen’s students will pack their bags and enter a community with the aim of educating locals about health issues. Queen’s Health Outreach (QHO) is celebrating its anniversary this month with a gala on Saturday night. Originally created under the name Queen’s...

Industry pros talk oil sands

Written on February 14, 2012. Posted in Features.

Engineering student Craig Herring is working with a group of his peers to find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Alberta’s oil sands. “[Oil sands workers] are doing the best to provide for their families and create economic stimulus for the country,” Herring, Sci ’12, said. Herring, who...

Grant for global outreach

Written on February 7, 2012. Posted in News.

A team of up to 20 Queen’s students will depart for Bangladesh on Feb. 11 after being awarded $1.3 million from the Canadian International Development Association. Approximately $270,000 will also be donated to the project by Queen’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Volunteers will provide medical services,...

Israeli-Palestinian project involves locals

Written on January 13, 2012. Posted in News.

An ongoing multimedia project hopes to bring to life the diverse histories of homes in the Jerusalem neighbourhood of Qatamon. A team comprised of professors and students from Queen’s and Simon Fraser University (SFU) will work closely with families displaced by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Dorit...

Student represents Canada in Paris summit

Written on October 28, 2011. Posted in News.

Fourth-year Hanan Dhanani spent last week in Paris as the sole Canadian representative at a global summit for women’s issues. The G(irls) 20 Summit 2011, organized by the Belinda Stronach Foundation, encourages G20 leaders to strengthen women’s global political and economic involvement. In an all-expenses-paid...

New student exchange

Written on October 28, 2011. Posted in News.

PhD students at Queen’s and the University of Campinas in Brazil are now able to participate in an exchange program that promotes global maternal health knowledge. The federally-funded program is supported by International Trade Canada, a department which supports Canadians abroad. The department...

Volleyball voyages

Written on July 26, 2011. Posted in Sports.

Two members of the Queen’s volleyball program will represent Canada at an international competition in Shenzen, China next month. Men’s outside hitter Joren Zeeman will play for Team Canada and women’s head coach Joely Christian-Macfarlane will be on staff as an assistant coach for the Canadian women’s...

Students to conduct research in South Africa

Written on June 1, 2011. Posted in News.

Master’s student Leslie Wells had to change her thesis on South African HIV policy due to lack of available information. But, thanks to a new global development studies exchange program, Wells, MA ’12, will be doing her own ground research as early as July. Queen’s is one of 38 Canadian post-secondary...

Tag: International

‘Disappointing’: Queen’s students talk winter exchange

News in Brief

First student graduates from international dual master’s program

BISC100 is silencing immigrant voices overseas

Queen’s alumni caught in Nepal earthquake

Queen’s strengthens relationship with China

QBridge extended to full-year program

Mudslide sparks search for body of Queen’s alumnus

Queen’s falls in international rank

All abroad

Students head abroad to get ahead

Around the world in 50 years

Global graduates

A school away from school

Fudan partnership continues

Health outreach for over 25 years

Industry pros talk oil sands

Grant for global outreach

Israeli-Palestinian project involves locals

Student represents Canada in Paris summit

New student exchange

Volleyball voyages

Students to conduct research in South Africa

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