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Capturing the Art of Research – photo essay

kvd1 — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 19:23:25 +0000

With a reimagined focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the annual Queen's Art of Research photo contest reveals seven winning images.

With a reimagined focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the annual Queen's Art of Research photo contest reveals seven winning images | #QueensuResearch

Queen’s secures second consecutive top 10 position globally in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

kvd1 — Tue, 03 May 2022 15:46:15 +0000

Queen’s places 7th in international rankings out of over 1,500 institutions in advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Visualizing impact with the Art of Research

kvd1 — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:12:40 +0000

The Art of Research photo contest has been reimagined to highlight research that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals.

#QueensuResearch | The Queen's Art of Research photo contest has been reimagined to highlight research that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Virtual Workshops with The Conversation Canada

kvd1 — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:53:50 +0000

Interested in being part of The Conversation and finding new ways to promote your research and scholarly activity? The Conversation is an effective international news platform that has helped thousands of researchers worldwide mobilize their research to millions of readers seeking evidence-based, informed news on issues of importance.

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2021: The Year in Research

kvd1 — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:16:57 +0000

A review of the major initiatives, the funding and awards garnered, and the research that made headlines over the last twelve months.

#QueensuResearch | A review of the major initiatives, the funding and awards garnered, and the research that made headlines over the last twelve months.

Queen’s ranks first in Canada and fifth in the world in global impact rankings

kvd1 — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:47:18 +0000

Times Higher Education 2021 Impact Rankings illustrate Queen’s role in advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Times Higher Education 2021 Impact Rankings illustrate Queen’s role in advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals | #QueensuResearch

2020: The Year in Research

kvd1 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:43:00 +0000

A look back at the major initiatives, the funding and awards garnered, and how a community mobilized to respond to and combat COVID-19.

#QueensuResearch | A look back at the major initiatives, the funding and awards garnered, and how a community mobilized to respond to and combat COVID-19.

Changing lives through music: The lessons we can learn

MLR7 — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 19:11:41 +0000

Since 2015, Sistema Kingston has provided underserved children with music training, helping them build confidence, persistence, and a sense of responsibility. A research project is now examining how students and families experience the program and its impact on their lives.

Capturing the Art of Research: Celebrating the 2020 prize recipients

MLR7 — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:52:42 +0000

The Queen’s Art of Research photo contest celebrates its fifth year, with the selection of ten stunning winning images.

Explore photos from Queen's researchers with the Art of Research as they take you behind-the-scenes of their #QueensuResearch

Empowerment through revitalization of Indigenous language and education

moonr — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:42:22 +0000

Of Canada’s approximately 60 Indigenous languages, all but 6 are in imminent danger of extinction. Queen's researcher Lindsay Morcom is working with Indigenous communities to help address this.

Queen’s donates personal protection equipment

kvd1 — Mon, 04 May 2020 04:20:00 +0000

Faculty members and research labs across Queen's University recently donated 900 N95 masks, 600 surgical masks, and 300 gowns as well as approximately 500 face shields.

Queen’s University has donated thousands of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) items to help protect frontline healthcare workers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Internal funding for coronavirus research

kvd1 — Mon, 04 May 2020 04:18:00 +0000

In response to the international COVID-19 pandemic, the Vice-Principal (Research) has launched an internal initiative to fund and support research projects that will contribute to the development, testing, and implementation of medical or social countermeasures to mitigate the rapid spread of the virus and its negative consequences on global communities.

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Queen’s experts rise to the challenge

kvd1 — Mon, 04 May 2020 04:15:00 +0000

As the world grapples with the uncertainties surrounding a global pandemic, we seek to understand more about the virus, its spread, and social and economic impacts. We also search for strategies for how we, as individuals and communities, can cope and be resilient in these challenging times.

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The learning should never stop

kvd1 — Mon, 04 May 2020 04:11:00 +0000

With schools closed for at least the next three weeks, Queen’s University researcher Lynda Colgan says it’s critical for parents and guardians to continue to keep young people engaged through informal learning opportunities. This will help them to feel more positive and prepared about returning to the classroom, when school is back in session.

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What’s in a Grade?

kvd1 — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 20:40:38 +0000

Dr. Liying Cheng is a professor of teaching English as a second/foreign language and Peer Research Consultant in the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. She is also the director of the Assessment and Evaluation Group at Queen’s and was a recipient of the 2017 Prize for Excellence in Research, Queen’s signature internal research honour. Her research interests include the impact of large-scale testing on instruction, the relationship between assessment and instruction, and teaching and learning English for academic purposes.