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Re-using recycled plastics may be harder than you think. #QueensU researchers have set the new gold standard in breaking down the complex chain of nylon plastics into its fundamental parts. Key to the discovery – superworms. #EarthDay | #QueensuResearch queensu.ca/gazette/storie…

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Queen’s recently hosted the biggest ever Relay For Life at a Canadian university. The student organizers behind the event recruited more than 750 volunteers and raised more than $225,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society – a Canadian postsecondary record. Learn more about Queen's

Queen’s recently hosted the biggest ever Relay For Life at a Canadian university. The student organizers behind the event recruited more than 750 volunteers and raised more than $225,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society – a Canadian postsecondary record.

Learn more about Queen's
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The countdown is on to one of Canada’s largest free science festivals. On Saturday, May 10, Slush Puppie Place will host Science Rendezvous Kingston, featuring more than 60 exhibits led by #QueensU faculty, students, and community partners. Designed to spark interest in

The countdown is on to one of Canada’s largest free science festivals.

On Saturday, May 10, Slush Puppie Place will host Science Rendezvous Kingston, featuring more than 60 exhibits led by #QueensU faculty, students, and community partners.

Designed to spark interest in
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A new bursary will support incoming Queen's University med students in financial need, continuing Dr. Pamela Frid, MD’82’s legacy of equity and education, through a $1-million endowed gift. Read more: bit.ly/4lU1kma | @queensuhealth

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Gender gaps in STEM remain a significant challenge in Canada and worldwide, despite efforts to build more inclusive research communities. To help address it, two #queensu researchers are organizing the Women+ in Physics Canada (WIPC+) conference on campus this summer. They

Gender gaps in STEM remain a significant challenge in Canada and worldwide, despite efforts to build more inclusive research communities.
 
To help address it, two #queensu researchers are organizing the Women+ in Physics Canada (WIPC+) conference on campus this summer.

They
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#ScienceRendezvous Kingston is THIS Saturday, May 10 from 10AM–3PM at Slush Puppie Place 🧪🧬 🎥 Want a sneak peek of what’s in store? Check out the highlight reel from last year’s event: youtube.com/watch?v=MgL6IH… See you soon! 👋 #SRKingston2024 #KingstonEvents #ygkevents

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Science Rendezvous Kingston is almost here! Join us this Saturday at Slush Puppie Place for a day of interactive exhibits and demonstrations focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The free, all-ages event brings together Queen’s researchers, students,

Science Rendezvous Kingston is almost here!

Join us this Saturday at Slush Puppie Place for a day of interactive exhibits and demonstrations focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
 
The free, all-ages event brings together Queen’s researchers, students,
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With syphilis cases on the rise across eastern Ontario, a collaboration between #QueensU researchers and public health officials is helping to improve understanding of how the infection spreads. By combining mathematical modeling with local data, the team identified patterns

With syphilis cases on the rise across eastern Ontario, a collaboration between #QueensU researchers and public health officials is helping to improve understanding of how the infection spreads. 

By combining mathematical modeling with local data, the team identified patterns
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Congratulations to Dilakshan Srikanthan (PhD, Translational Medicine) for winning the Ontario 3-Minute Thesis competition! With his win, Queen’s has now placed first in back-to-back O3MT competitions!

Congratulations to Dilakshan Srikanthan (PhD, Translational Medicine) for winning the Ontario 3-Minute Thesis competition! With his win, Queen’s has now placed first in back-to-back O3MT competitions!
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Research that’s changing how we live, farm, and power the world. #QueensU researchers Heather Aldersey, George diCenzo, and Suraj Persaud have each been awarded the Prize for Excellence in Research for Outstanding Emerging Researchers for their work in inclusion, sustainability,

Research that’s changing how we live, farm, and power the world.

#QueensU researchers Heather Aldersey, George diCenzo, and Suraj Persaud have each been awarded the Prize for Excellence in Research for Outstanding Emerging Researchers for their work in inclusion, sustainability,
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Congrats to Dr. Danielle Lussierof Queen's University on being appointed to the Order of Ontario! Her leadership is helping advance Indigenous knowledge, reconciliation & education across Ontario. #OrderofON #ONHonours #ONAwards

Congrats to Dr. Danielle Lussierof <a href="/queensu/">Queen's University</a> on being appointed to the Order of Ontario! Her leadership is helping advance Indigenous knowledge, reconciliation &amp; education across Ontario.

#OrderofON #ONHonours #ONAwards
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This year’s Science Rendezvous Kingston Science Rendezvous Kingston was buzzing with curiosity and excitement. Thousands of visitors explored interactive booths, live demonstrations, and engaging activities led by #QueensU researchers, students, and community partners. 📸 Take a look back at some

This year’s Science Rendezvous Kingston <a href="/STEMygk/">Science Rendezvous Kingston</a> was buzzing with curiosity and excitement.

Thousands of visitors explored interactive booths, live demonstrations, and engaging activities led by #QueensU researchers, students, and community partners.

📸 Take a look back at some
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Congrats to twelve #QueensU researchers for securing $2.3 million in funding from the Ontario Research Fund and Early Researcher Awards from ON Colleges, Universities, Research & Security! Their research aims to solve pressing global problems while supporting advancements locally through projects from new

Congrats to twelve #QueensU researchers for securing $2.3 million in funding from the Ontario Research Fund and Early Researcher Awards from <a href="/ONtrainandstudy/">ON Colleges, Universities, Research & Security</a>!

Their research aims to solve pressing global problems while supporting advancements locally through projects from new
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A new study led by Queen’s University and Canadian Cancer Trials Group researchers shows structured exercise boosts colon cancer survival! 🏃‍♂️💪 Stay active, reduce recurrence, and improve outcomes. #ColonCancer #CancerSurvivor #ExerciseForLife #Oncology #HealthTips #ASCO25

A new study led by Queen’s University and Canadian Cancer Trials Group researchers shows structured exercise boosts colon cancer survival! 🏃‍♂️💪 Stay active, reduce recurrence, and improve outcomes. #ColonCancer #CancerSurvivor #ExerciseForLife #Oncology #HealthTips #ASCO25
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#QueensU ranks 6th in the world 🌎 and 1st in Canada in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, marking our 5th year in the #Top10 for our community's commitment to advance the #UN Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs locally and globally! ➡️direc.to/nQBj |

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📈 For the third year in a row, #QueensU is one of the top 200 universities in the QS World University Rankings. We’ve improved our standing again, thanks to strong performance in research impact, international collaboration, and graduate outcomes. 🔗 Learn more about the 2026

📈 For the third year in a row, #QueensU is one of the top 200 universities in the QS World University Rankings.

We’ve improved our standing again, thanks to strong performance in research impact, international collaboration, and graduate outcomes. 

🔗 Learn more about the 2026
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While at Queen's University, I had the privilege of touring the McDonald Institute alongside Nobel Laureate Dr. Arthur McDonald. As Canada’s national hub for astroparticle physics, the Institute is a powerful example of the groundbreaking research happening right here in Ontario. Our

While at <a href="/queensu/">Queen's University</a>, I had the privilege of touring the McDonald Institute alongside Nobel Laureate Dr. Arthur McDonald. As Canada’s national hub for astroparticle physics, the Institute is a powerful example of the groundbreaking research happening right here in Ontario.

Our
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The #QueensU community’s contributions to research, outreach, teaching, and stewardship in support of the #UN #SDGs have earned global recognition from Times Higher Education, with top 10 rankings in: 🍽️ #SDG2 🏡 #SDG11 💧#SDG14 🌳#SDG15 ⚖️ #SDG16 ➡️ direc.to/nQBj |

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We're almost ready to celebrate the newest graduates of Queen's University -- just a few more finishing touches to go before the stage is set for tomorrow. Approximately 5,500 graduates will receive their degrees this week at six convocation ceremonies taking place at downtown

We're almost ready to celebrate the newest graduates of Queen's University -- just a few more finishing touches to go before the stage is set for tomorrow. Approximately 5,500 graduates will receive their degrees this week at six convocation ceremonies taking place at downtown
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Spring convocation is underway, with ceremonies taking place all week to celebrate the academic achievements of the newest Queen's graduates. Check out some ceremony highlights, and join us in congratulating to the Class of 2025!

Spring convocation is underway, with ceremonies taking place all week to celebrate the academic achievements of the newest Queen's graduates. Check out some ceremony highlights, and join us in congratulating to the Class of 2025!