Statements
Guidance on institutional statements regarding global or domestic affairs
Sep 19, 2024
Together, our community can continue to foster a respectful and inclusive environment where ideas can be expressed and explored with openness, tolerance, and academic rigour.
A new academic year
Sep 06, 2024
As the first week of the fall term ends, I welcome everyone new to Queen’s, and welcome back those who are returning to the university.
Update on Queen’s Encampment
May 13, 2024
Queen’s will do everything it can to responsibly uphold free expression and to protect the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
Statement regarding the Queen’s budget
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane - Jan 29, 2024
Addressing the community on the university’s financial situation.
Antisemitism and Islamophobia on Campus
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane - Oct 30, 2023
Our campus must be a place where all can feel safe, even when challenged in debate and discussion. As a community, we will learn from each other but only if we listen and respect one another.
Global Events & Safety and Security on Campus
Oct 13, 2023
Queen’s must be a place where people can come together safely with thoughtfulness, respect, and compassion.
Statement on Situation in the Middle East
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane - Oct 08, 2023
Queen’s is committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment that embraces the diversity of all community members. We encourage anyone who may be impacted directly or indirectly by this violence to make use of the resources and supports available.
Statement on the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Principal Patrick Deane - Feb 15, 2023
We must stand in solidarity with those suffering in Türkiye and Syria, and reach out to those in our immediate circles who are connected to and affected by the tragedy.
Statement against antisemitism at ³ÉÈË´óƬ
Principal Patrick Deane - Oct 26, 2022
There is no place at ³ÉÈË´óƬ for antisemitism or for hate or violence of any kind against any member of our community.
Statement about Protests in Iran
Principal Patrick Deane - Oct 04, 2022
For our students and colleagues directly affected by this conflict, the university has supports in place to assist.
Release of Report on Student Experiences Survey Results
Dec 02, 2021
Principal Patrick Deane shared a copy of the Report on Student Experiences Survey Results.