Queen's University

• Good Roots program aims to grow STEM interest among Indigenous youth

  The Good Roots program at Queen's University aims to promote interest in science, technology, engineering and math among First Nation students in Grade 7 and 8.

  Education

  May 26
  
• Province invests millions in funding for Kingston cancer research

  The province is pouring millions of dollars into Ontario's growing life sciences sector and mDETECT is using that support to push forward with new cancer testing technology.

  Health

  May 14
  
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• Queen’s University group stranded in Qatar amid Middle East conflict

  A Queen's University professor and 16 students are stranded in Doha after their flight home from Sri Lanka was diverted due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

  Canada

  Mar 5
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• Queen’s University students stranded in Doha after Iran attack shuts down airspace

  A group of university students returning to Canada were forced back to Doha mid-flight as escalating strikes in the region shut down airspace and grounded flights.

  World

  Feb 28
• Canada’s largest tumour bank moves to new state-of-the-art home in Kingston

  Canada’s largest tumour bank has moved to KHSC, consolidating 30 years of cancer samples under one roof to advance research and personalized treatment.

  Health

  Feb 2
• Ontario invests $242 million to upgrade college and university facilities

  Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security Nolan Quinn made the announcement at Queen’s University, emphasizing the need to modernize campuses.

  Education

  Jan 13
• Kingston researchers develop 3D-printed biopsy tool for glioblastoma research

  A Kingston research team has created a patented 3D-printed surgical biopsy tool that allows scientists to map and study glioblastoma with unprecedented precision.

  Science

  Nov 17, 2025
• Queen’s, city officials expect quieter homecoming weekend during Reading Week

  Queen’s and Kingston officials expect a quieter homecoming due to reading week, with police focusing on education and safety ahead of next weekend’s 'faux-coming.'

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2025
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• Queen’s University workers set strike deadline over pay and staffing concerns

  Queen’s University workers have set a Feb. 3 strike deadline. CUPE cites falling wages, understaffing and rising workloads. Unions are urging action to improve conditions.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2025
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• Queen’s University workers overwhelmingly vote in favour of strike

  Queen’s University workers have overwhelmingly backed strike action. CUPE locals cite low wages, staffing shortages and rising costs ahead of potential job action in 2025.

  Education

  Dec 18, 2024