🏜️ The sweeping sandstone layers of Antelope Canyon were shaped over millennia by water and wind. For #QueensU researcher Tianyu Zhao, they also echo the geological strata at the heart of mineral science. Zhao, a postdoctoral fellow in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, captured the behind-the-scences of his work to advance the responsible exploration and use of Earth's mineral resources at a time of vital importance to Canada and the world. Learn more about this 2026 Art of Research winner ➡️ direc.to/pgip | #QueensuResearch

AI is opening new possibilities for researchers to build digital tools without the need for a background in software development. #QueensU researcher Thanyehténhas (Nathan Brinklow) created a platform that brings together rare, centuries-old texts in Kanyen’kéha (the Mohawk language), making it easier to search and compare editions and explore how the language and translations changed over time. He built it using vibe coding, a process that uses prompts to tell an AI model what to build, while the researcher tests the results and asks for changes. The work highlights AI’s potential as a research tool, while reinforcing the importance of human expertise in guiding and validating what it produces. ➡️ Learn more: queensu.ca/gazette/stories/r…

Two members of the Queen’s community have earned national honours for work advancing the future of computing and supporting access to justice. #QueensU researcher Bhavin Shastri received the Royal Society of Canada’s 2026 Rutherford Memorial Medal in Physics, while Queen’s Law graduate Raquel Medeiros received the Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize. Read more: queensu.ca/gazette/stories/n…

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of Art of Research, those words tell a powerful story of discovery and impact from a perspective rarely seen. Learn more about the winners of the 2026 photo and video contest capturing unique sights of #QueensU research from stunning views of Earth to microscopic discoveries that can improve everyday life 📸 ➡️ direc.to/pgip | #QueensuResearch

Three #QueensU researchers have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for work that has advanced their fields and contributed to society. Christopher DeLuca has been elected to the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists, while Vedat Verter and Robert Ross have been elected Fellows. Their expertise spans educational assessment, operations research, and exercise science, with contributions that are helping shape learning, health, and communities. ➡️ Learn more: queensu.ca/gazette/stories/t…

The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences has named #QueensU researcher Heidi Cramm a 2026 Fellow for helping change how Canada supports the families of veterans and those serving in #defence and public safety roles. Learn how her research is helping to improve their mental health and well-being | #QueensUResearch queensu.ca/gazette/stories/q…

At a time when Canada is focused on strengthening its research and innovation capacity, #QueensU is attracting leading international talent in areas of strategic importance to the country. Dr. Gabriel Walton will join Queen’s as the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Slope Geohazard Management for Infrastructure and Mining in a Changing Climate. He will build a new research program focused on protecting highways, railways, open-pit mines and other critical infrastructure from dangerous rockslides and other slope failures. The program will also create new opportunities to train students and researchers in an area where Canada has growing need for specialized expertise. ➡️ Learn more: direc.to/pn2M

#QueensU researchers have received a $2.5M grant to expand Oasis, a national partnership that helps older adults thrive in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Read more about how it's expanding across Canada: bit.ly/3RvRMnb

From innovations in theatre and media to advances in climate justice and sustainability, #QueensU researchers are addressing real-world challenges that touch our daily lives and shape how we understand the world. bit.ly/4fWoCXw

Congratulations to #QueensU researcher @DrStephenArcher on his appointment to the #OrderofCanada 🇨🇦 for his groundbreaking discoveries in pulmonary arterial hypertension that have led to novel therapies and improved patient care. The honour recognizes Canadians for outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. queensu.ca/gazette/stories/q…

More than $14M in funding from @NSERC_CRSNG has been awarded to #QueensU researchers to advance discovery-driven research and training that will lead to advancements across #AI, #neuroscience, and #CleanEnergy. Learn more ⤵️ queensu.ca/gazette/stories/q…

“Participating in the Impact Ratings has helped Queen’s articulate and expand the ways we contribute to the global good. This recognition is not just about our position in the rankings, but about highlighting and strengthening the work being done at Queen’s to build a more sustainable and equitable future.” – Dr. Patrick Deane, #QueensU Principal Learn more about how Queen’s is 4th in the world and 1st in Canada in @timeshighered's Sustainability Impact Ratings ➡️ direc.to/oDFG

🍁 #QueensU is the only Canadian university to make the worldwide top 10 for six straight years in the @TimesHigherEducation Sustainability Impact Ratings, a global ranking of 1,600+ universities advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about Canada's top-rated university for real-world impact ➡️ direc.to/oDFG

🌎 4th in the world, 1st in Canada 🍁 #QueensU earned top results in the 2026 @timeshighered Sustainability Impact Ratings, a global ranking of 1,600+ universities advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Queen's is the only Canadian university to make the worldwide top 10 for six straight years, reflective of our community’s contributions to solving the world's greatest challenges. Learn more ➡️ direc.to/oDFG

From quantum innovation to AI supercomputing, Canadian researchers are building for the future of tech discovery from coast to coast. Queen’s University and @USherbrooke have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance a national computing ecosystem that combines world-leading quantum capabilities with proposed sovereign AI supercomputing infrastructure. Together, the partners aim to strengthen Canada’s digital economy, accelerate innovation, and support researchers, industry, and the public sector. Read more: queensu.ca/gazette/stories/q… #QueensU #UdeS #QuantumTechnology #Supercomputing #ArtificialIntelligence #CanadianInnovation

As communities respond to climate change and biodiversity loss, Indigenous legal traditions offer important perspectives on law, responsibility, and relationships with land and water. #QueensU researcher Lindsay Borrows has been named a CIFAR Global Scholar, bringing her work in these areas to an international network exploring important social and environmental questions. ➡️ Learn more: queensu.ca/gazette/stories/q… #NIHM2026 | #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth | @queensulaw | @CIFAR_News

From cleaner energy and plastic-eating enzymes to smarter organizations, #QueensU early-career researchers are at the forefront of advancing critical research for everyday life in #Canada. Learn more about Graeme Howe, Abayomi Baiyere, and Laurent Karim Béland, this year's recipients of the Prizes for Excellence in Research for Outstanding Emerging Researchers | #QueensuResearch queensu.ca/gazette/stories/q…

Four #QueensU researchers have received federal funding to support interdisciplinary work in adult autism diagnosis, cancer clinical trials, nanotechnology-based cancer therapies, and African urban futures. The announcement includes new funding through the New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration competition and the renewal of a Canada Research Chair, reflecting the growing role of collaborative research in addressing complex global issues. ➡️ Learn more: queensu.ca/gazette/stories/f… | @TIPS_SPIIE

The Montreal Canadiens’ playoff run is inspiring more than hockey fandom. It’s revealing how sport can shape identity, belonging, and even spiritual connection. In a new piece for The Conversation, coauthored by #QueensU researcher Tracy Trothen, the rituals, community, and emotional pull surrounding hockey are explored through the lens of the Canadiens and their fans. ➡️ Learn more: queensu.ca/gazette/stories/w… | @CanadiensMTL