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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May 26, 2026
Budget Information Forum to provide update on university finances
Staff and faculty are invited to a virtual session with senior leaders on Queen’s financial outlook.
May 26, 2026
Queen's celebrates its emerging research leaders
Three early-career faculty members are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to research across engineering, business, and the sciences.
May 25, 2026
Consultation begins on Dispute Resolution Procedure (Academic Accommodations)
Queen's community invited to provide feedback on a new procedure via email.
May 25, 2026
Funding to boost innovative interdisciplinary research
Queen’s researchers secure funding through the New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration and Canada Research Chairs programs.