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University looks to acquire research funding

Written on January 31, 2014. Posted in News.

The University could receive a portion a $190-million research fund, set to attract scientists and create jobs over the next six years. The announcement was first made in Toronto last week. On Monday, the Honourable Reza Moridi, Minister of Research and Innovation, visited Queen’s to reiterate the...

According to the research

Written on January 14, 2014. Posted in Features.

You can’t have teaching without research and vice versa, according to John Smol. Smol, a professor in the department of biology, is one of five top researchers at the University who have collectively received $1.3 million in research grants through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans...

Hidden galaxy found far, far away

Written on November 22, 2013. Posted in News.

Queen’s professor Judith Irwin has discovered a new galaxy, which will help astronomers shed light on the nature of the mysterious celestial bodies. The discovery, which was made in a study conducted by 28 astronomers from across North America and Europe, could help scientists better understand the...

Movember millions

Written on November 1, 2013. Posted in News.

A Queen’s research team has received a $1.7 million grant from the Movember Canada organization, spurring a three-year research project that will examine substance use in first-year male students. Movember, a men’s health organization, has set aside $12 million in funding for mental health initiatives,...

Students take to Poland to promote policy

Written on November 1, 2013. Posted in News.

On Nov. 13, two Queen’s students are heading to Poland to make their mark in the Arctic. Brenna Owen and Kristine O’Rielly are set to attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, as accredited delegates of the Students on Ice Alumni Delegation. The conference gathers together...

Queen’s gets a “D” on global health report card

Written on October 29, 2013. Posted in News.

The Queen’s branch of Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM) gave Queen’s a “D” grade in a report released today for its failure to improve access to life-saving drugs in low-income areas. The report card’s methodology is based on a series of report cards that other UAEM branches across...

PSAC ratifies collective agreement

Written on October 25, 2013. Posted in News.

By Vincent Ben Matak News Editor Following 18 months of negotiations, the University ratified its collective agreement with PSAC Unit 2 yesterday. A tentative agreement was announced last Thursday, with PSAC ratifying the agreement on Monday. The ratification marks as the last officiator securing...

PSAC provoked

Written on September 20, 2013. Posted in News.

The University has cancelled its last scheduled conciliation meeting with The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) — a move that is gearing post-doctoral fellows for a strike. The meeting, which was set to be held between PSAC 901 — Unit 2 and the University on Thursday afternoon, was set to end...

Strike vote to be held

Written on September 13, 2013. Posted in News.

With post-doctoral fellows diving deep into research, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) is urging them to take a step back and fight for the benefits they say they deserve. For the past three days, post-doctoral fellows at Queen’s have met on campus to seek a strike mandate for their members...

Shaping the future of smartphones

Written on May 27, 2013. Posted in News.

Queen’s University is now the home of a revolutionary innovation in smartphone technology. Researchers have created the MorePhone, a curling smartphone that changes shape when the user receives calls, text messages and other updates. Roel Vertegaal, director of the Human Media Lab (HML), told the...

Cancer research impacted

Written on January 29, 2013. Posted in Features.

Today’s economy is making it difficult for research initiatives to acquire funding. Last year, the Ontario provincial government cut $66 million in health research funding, which had a large impact on cancer and heart disease treatment in Canada. According to a January 2012 CBC News article, the research...

Airline doesn’t have to transfer primates

Written on January 15, 2013. Posted in News.

The Canadian Transport Agency (CTA) recently ruled that Air Canada will have the right to refuse to transport research primates, effective Jan. 10. The decision comes as a disappointment to Queen’s Vice Principal of Research Steven Liss, who teamed up with the Public Health Agency of Canada to file...

Location for innovation

Written on October 26, 2012. Posted in Features.

Testing facilities at Innovation Park are helping fumes from car paint generate power. The Queen’s-RMC Fuel Cell Research Centre (FCRC) is currently researching ways to harness energy produced by incinerating harmful paint fumes, said Brant Peppley, director of the FCRC. The FCRC is one of several...

Technology partner moves out

Written on October 5, 2012. Posted in News.

Worldwide metal company and Innovation Park leaseholder Novelis is moving its Research and Development operations out of Kingston — a decision that could impact Queen’s Innovation Park. Queen’s leases an 85,000 square ft. multi-tenant space from Novelis with the aim of bringing research and ideas...

Digitizing dinosaurs

Written on September 11, 2012. Posted in News.

Researchers in the School of Computing are often at the forefront of new technology and innovation, but one group’s current project is downright prehistoric. A group of students ranging from undergraduates to post-doctoral fellows have helped create software that compresses and stores digitized dinosaur...

Students accuse public agency of misconduct

Written on May 28, 2012. Posted in News.

An Ontario government agency was accused of academic misconduct last month after two Queen’s graduate students claimed a report they authored appeared on the agency’s website containing changes they hadn’t agreed to. Jennifer Massey and Sean Field filed a complaint with the Higher Education Quality...

Donation would better serve HCDS

Written on February 14, 2012. Posted in Editorials.

Bell Canada has pledged $1 million over the next five years to create a mental health and anti-stigma research chair at Queen’s. The announcement was made on Feb. 7. The $1 million is a generous donation from Bell, but it’s not likely to make a significant impact on mental wellness at Queen’s. The...

Queen's needs new funding

Written on January 13, 2012. Posted in News.

$42 million in provincial research grants will be abandoned over the next three years. “Queen’s was notified along with other universities without really any understanding of the rationale or any timeline with respect to when it was actually going to be cut,” vice-principal of research Steven Liss...

Budget concerns restrict research

Written on October 25, 2011. Posted in News.

Due to budget restrictions, the University hasn’t subscribed to every scholarly journal requested by faculty and students. The decision limits research and studies conducted at the University, says Sam Kalb, the scholarly communication services co-ordinator for the Queen’s Library System. During Open...

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University looks to acquire research funding

According to the research

Hidden galaxy found far, far away

Movember millions

Students take to Poland to promote policy

Queen’s gets a “D” on global health report card

PSAC ratifies collective agreement

PSAC provoked

Strike vote to be held

Shaping the future of smartphones

Cancer research impacted

Airline doesn’t have to transfer primates

Location for innovation

Technology partner moves out

Digitizing dinosaurs

Students accuse public agency of misconduct

Donation would better serve HCDS

Queen's needs new funding

Budget concerns restrict research

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