Queen's University

• Queen’s University workers overwhelmingly vote in favour of strike

  Queen’s University workers have overwhelmingly backed strike action. CUPE locals cite low wages, staffing shortages and rising costs ahead of potential job action in 2025.

  Education

  11 hours
  
• Kingston Police highlight success of 2024 Queen’s Homecoming and Fauxcoming operations

  Kingston Police report smooth operations at Queen’s Homecoming and Fauxcoming, with reduced costs and peaceful outcomes credited to proactive strategies.

  Crime

  Nov 21
  
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• Queen’s University to install North America’s first carbon-sequestering field turf

  Queen’s University will install North America’s first carbon-sequestering field turf at Nixon Field, enhancing sustainability while supporting sports and research.

  Canada

  Nov 20
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• Hundreds protest proposed cuts to graduate awards at Queen’s University

  Hundreds of students and faculty protested proposed cuts to Queen's Graduate Awards on Friday as the Kingston, Ont., university wrestles with balancing its budget.

  Education

  Sep 27
• Queen’s University receives historic donation for cancer research

  Queen's University gets $25 million from Murray Sinclair, enhancing cancer research, facilities and training. The institute will be renamed the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute.

  Canada

  Jun 10
• Pro-Palestinian protesters in Kingston disrupt Queen’s medical convocation

  Pro-Palestinian protesters say they wanted to bring attention to the health care crisis in Gaza. They also called for Queen's University Dean of Health Jane Philpott to step down.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Construction to close Kingston’s Aberdeen Street during Queen’s Homecoming

  Kingston’s Aberdeen Street will undergo reconstruction this summer, affecting homecoming celebrations. The project aims to support housing growth and improve pedestrian safety.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Protestors to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen’s University

  The encampment had been up for nearly two weeks, with protestors calling on the university to divest out of Israeli-linked companies.

  Canada

  May 22
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• Officials deem barricades surrounding Queen’s University encampment a fire hazard

  Protesters at a pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen's University are calling for the institution to divest out of investments in Israeli-linked companies.

  Canada

  May 17
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• Queen’s University divestment easier said than done, says business expert

  Pro-Palestinian protesters' demand that Queen's University divest from Israeli-linked investments faces complexities, a business expert says.

  Canada

  May 15