Arts and Science

Arts and Science

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Safely moving into residence

New procedures for student move-in will support campus and community safety.

August 28, 2020
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Supporting research at Queen’s University

The Vice-Principal (Research) at Queen’s provides internal funding to help researchers accelerate their programs and engage in knowledge mobilization.

August 27, 2020
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Researcher contributes to WHO maternal health guidelines

New research from Queen’s University helps inform World Health Organization guidelines related to maternal nutrition during pregnancy.

August 19, 2020
People sit in circles in a park for social distancing.
Redesigning Canada for physical distancing and COVID-19

As cities slowly re-open, John Meligrana (Geography and Planning) is researching physical distancing guidelines because keeping people two metres apart is one of the best ways to save lives. 

August 17, 2020
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Congratulating new graduates

Over 5,500 diplomas are being mailed to new Queen’s graduates.

August 7, 2020
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Theatre companies pushing storytelling boundaries with online audiences

The Conversation: During the pandemic a night at the theatre may now mean holding up props over Zoom or being personally walked through a customized mystery over the phone.    

August 4, 2020
Wooden skyscrapers could transform construction by trapping carbon emissions

The Conversation: Buildings account for a large proportion of greenhouse gas emissions globally. Sustainably sourced wood could be a better building material.  

July 24, 2020
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Queen’s education professor wins prestigious NSERC Science Promotion Prize

Lynda Colgan adds national research outreach award to a list of recognition for career achievements.  

July 23, 2020
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Life-saving labels

New software developed at Queen’s University helps reduce human error in data collection and management, including for COVID-19 testing.

July 21, 2020
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Joining forces for innovative technology solutions to COVID-19

Queen’s researchers are partnering with industry to transform decision-making and healthcare through two Digital Technology Supercluster project.

July 17, 2020