In her role as Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), Dr. Lynne-Marie Postovit leads the academic development of the university – this includes oversight of all academic appointments and renewal, tenure, and promotion processes, with a specific eye to research standards, and equity, diversity, and inclusion; disciplinary issues and collective bargaining, in collaboration with Faculty Relations; and leadership on capital projects with academic and/or university-wide implications.
Dr. Postovit is a highly respected researcher and recognized authority on ovarian cancer. She was most recently head of the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences at Queen's, and she has received numerous awards and distinctions, most recently a Canada Research Chair in Translational Cancer Research. Dr. Postovit earned her PhD in anatomy and cell biology at Queen’s, and before returning to the university as a professor in 2019, she held various positions at Western University and the University of Alberta, and co-directed the Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta.
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Jan 20, 2025
Shaping Queen’s Bicentennial Vision
Principal Patrick Deane has opened a public community dialogue on the university’s long-term vision with the publication of a discussion paper.
Jan 20, 2025
Ministry of Labour issued No Board Reports at request of CUPE locals on Jan. 17
Efforts continue to renew collective agreements between Queen’s University and three CUPE locals
Jan 17, 2025
JDUC revitalization update
Original building receives occupancy approval; entire facility expected to open in Spring.
Jan 17, 2025
Exhibit opens at the Miller Museum
The Miller Museum of Geology at Queen’s is presenting a temporary exhibit, Subterranean Art: Searching for Dark Matter at the Edge of Perception, that combines cutting-edge astroparticle research with contemporary art.