Democracy, Justice and Equality

Championing AI for social justice

MLR7 — Tue, 19 May 2020 06:36:26 +0000

��˴�Ƭ University researchers Samuel Dahan and Xiaodan Zhu are using AI to level the legal playing field for Canadians, including those affected by COVID-19 unemployment.

COVID-19: Developing nations face different risks

kvd1 — Tue, 05 May 2020 02:56:00 +0000

COVID-19 is being called a “global crisis.” In what ways do you think it impacts developing nations differently than developed nations?

Confronting COVID-19

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COVID-19

Coronavirus

Developing Nations

health

Ebola

Emergency Medicine

Humanitarian

Katherine McKittrick

kvd1 — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:54:54 +0000

A new approach to Black Studies

��˴�Ƭ to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

kvd1 — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:47:39 +0000

On September 30, Canada will mark its first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In support of this important day of reflection, Queen’s will offer commemorative events, learning opportunities, and educational resources across campus to emphasize the university’s own commitment to Indigenization and reconciliation. Visit the ��˴�Ƭ Gazette to learn more.

Grace Adeniyi-Ogunyankin

kvd1 — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:57:53 +0000

Youth and Urban Renewal

Sub-Saharan Africa is urbanizing rapidly, and young people make up >70% of the population in the majority of African cities. Combined with the fact that there is an emphasis on urban renewal projects and expansion of global investment in sub-Saharan Africa, exploring the relationship between youth and the new urban economy is critical to addressing issues of socio-political stability and sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa.

Stéfanie von Hlatky

kvd1 — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:20:43 +0000

Inclusive Security and Military Practice

Armed conflicts are breaking out all over the world, but military operations are failing to bring about lasting peace. New conflict-resolution techniques — such as giving women an equal voice in peace talks — could provide better long-term solutions.

Susan Bartels

kvd1 — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:38:16 +0000

Addressing the Aftermath

At least 132 million people around the world need life-saving humanitarian assistance because of war and natural disasters. Many face health problems due to trauma and lack of basic medical services — and women and children are often the hardest hit.

Conversations Confronting COVID-19: Innovation Pivots

kvd1 — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:57:15 +0000

Since the global pandemic hit in winter 2020, Canadians and global citizens have been confronted with a myriad of questions – from how to understand and treat the virus, to how to cope with life in quarantine, and what life will look like when we surface from this international crisis.

Learn more about how ��˴�Ƭ researchers, students, and alumni have mobilized to apply their expertise and skills to help address all aspects of COVID-19 in our discussion on Innovation Pivots.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdHs8bF5jDE

Capturing the Art of Research: Celebrating the 2020 prize recipients

MLR7 — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:52:42 +0000

The Queen’s Art of Research photo contest celebrates its fifth year, with the selection of ten stunning winning images.

Explore photos from ��˴�Ƭ researchers with the Art of Research as they take you behind-the-scenes of their #QueensuResearch

Watch the Discussion: Conversations Confronting COVID-19: Innovation Pivots

kvd1 — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 18:15:02 +0000

Launched on Wednesday, June 24, the first installment of the monthly series will focus on the theme of Innovation Pivots and feature members of the Queen’s community who have effectively pivoted their research and programs to come up with creative and innovative solutions to the pandemic.

Confronting COVID-19

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Provincial Government

Ontario

Africa

MasterCard Foundation

Will Kymlicka receives SSHRC Gold Medal

kvd1 — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 15:08:08 +0000

The award, one of the highest honours for the social sciences in Canada, is given to an individual whose sustained leadership and dedication have inspired students and colleagues alike. Dr Kymlicka was recognized for his groundbreaking work on the link between democracy and diversity which has advanced knowledge on models of citizenship and social justice within multicultural societies.

Research Award

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Algorithms and Precedent: How AI Can Provide Open-Access Legal Resources

kvd1 — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 20:52:46 +0000

Dr. Samuel Dahan is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Law and a Queen’s National Scholar. He is the director of the Conflict Analytics Lab at Queen’s University, a LegalTech global consortium on the application of data analytics and AI to dispute resolution and negotiation. Dr. Dahan has worked as a legal secretary to the Court of Justice of the European Union and as a legal advisor for the Comparative Law Unit of the French Administrative Supreme Court. His research focuses on regulatory responses to the euro crisis from an empirical data perspective.

Civil Society, Cosmopolitan Citizenship, and Realistic Utopia

kvd1 — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:19:37 +0000

Dr. Fahim Quadir is the Vice-Provost and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Queen’s University and a Professor in the Department of Global Development Studies. His research explores international development, international relations, and international political economy. In particular, Dr. Quadir focuses on South-South cooperation, emerging donors, aid effectiveness, good governance, democratic consolidation, transnational social movements, and human security.

The People, the Land, and the Government

kvd1 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:32:23 +0000

Dr. Margaret Moore is the Director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy and Diversity at Queen’s University, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and a professor in the department of Political Studies with a cross-appointment in Philosophy where she teaches in the Master’s in Political and Legal Theory program. Her research focuses on justice, nationalism, and the territorial rights of peoples and states.

International Centre for the Advancement of Community Based Rehabilitation

kvd1 — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 19:54:27 +0000

Democracy, Justice and Equality

Championing AI for social justice

Championing AI for social justice

COVID-19: Developing nations face different risks

Katherine McKittrick

A new approach to Black Studies

���˴�Ƭ to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Grace Adeniyi-Ogunyankin

Youth and Urban Renewal

Stéfanie von Hlatky

Inclusive Security and Military Practice

Susan Bartels

Addressing the Aftermath

Conversations Confronting COVID-19: Innovation Pivots

Capturing the Art of Research: Celebrating the 2020 prize recipients

Capturing the Art of Research: Celebrating the 2020 prize recipients

Watch the Discussion: Conversations Confronting COVID-19: Innovation Pivots

Will Kymlicka receives SSHRC Gold Medal

Algorithms and Precedent: How AI Can Provide Open-Access Legal Resources

Civil Society, Cosmopolitan Citizenship, and Realistic Utopia

The People, the Land, and the Government

International Centre for the Advancement of Community Based Rehabilitation

��˴�Ƭ to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation