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A Classics take on the 175th

On this day (March 7) 174 years ago, classes began under Peter Colin Campbell, the first professor hired by Queen鈥檚 who taught classical literature, and Thomas Liddell, Queen鈥檚 founding principal and professor of divinity.

A Boost for Online Learning

Queen鈥檚 University continues to gain momentum in , thanks to a $1.5-million funding boost through the Government of Ontario鈥檚 shared online course funding program, formerly known as the Ontario Online Initiative.

Weigh-in on future of Arts and Science, next dean

The Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) announced today that a committee will be struck to advise Principal Daniel Woolf on the present state and future prospects of the Faculty of Arts and Science and on the selection of the next dean.

Aldo L贸pez-Gavil谩n Returns to the Isabel March 23, 2016

Havana-based pianist Aldo L贸pez-Gavil谩n almost defies categorization.  His piano solos mesmerized audiences at a sold-out Isabel show in October 2014 when he accompanied Carlos Varela.  Now he鈥檚 back for a solo show that will illustrate why piano great Chucho Vald茅s calls him "simply a genius, a star.鈥 A portion of the proceeds from this co

Professor Marc Epprecht to speak at Trent University

Professor Marc Epprecht will speak at Historical Visions and Revisions, the 2016 History Graudate Program Speaker Series at Trent University. His talk, The Native Village Devae in Pietersmaritzburg, South Africa, 1848-1926: Revisiting the 'sanitation syndrome,' will

Giller prize recipient visits 成人大片

Andre Alexis, winner of the 2015 Scotiabank Giller Prize, visited Queen鈥檚 University on Tuesday to deliver a guest lecture and take part in a book signing. Mr. Alexis kept a packed audience at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre riveted as he discussed the inspiration for writing Fifteen Dogs, which included a local tie.

Work remains in battle against mental illness stigma

Queen鈥檚 researcher Heather Stuart continues to make a difference for people with mental illness.

Entering her fifth year as the Bell Canada Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair, Heather Stuart is encouraged by the progress she and her team have made in the emerging field of research. However, she knows her work is far from over.