Tag: Queen’s University
Table Salt Discovered to be Key in Water Purification Method
Queen’s University researchers have developed a new process to make drinking water safer by using table salt. This development may be especially beneficial for developing countries where 80 per cent of disease is due to poor water quality and sanitation. “The need for clean water for drinking, hygiene and sanitation purposes in developing regions is [...]
Queen’s University Co-Hosting Town-Gown Conference
Delegates from across Ontario have gathered in Kingston for the Town Gown Association of Ontario’s Annual Symposium. “Queen’s has worked collaboratively with our city and post-secondary partners to build relationships and develop town-gown strategies that will serve us all well in the future,” says Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Alan Harrison. “I look forward to sharing [...]
Study: The Colour of Robins’ Eggs Determines Male Parental Care
According to research by Queen’s University biology professor Bob Montgomerie, a male robin will care more diligently for its young if the eggs its mate lays are a brighter shade of blue. Prof. Montgomerie has studied robins on and off for 25 years and has been especially fascinated with the bright blue colour of their [...]
Queen’s University Unveils New Research Magazine
Queen’s University has launched a new biannual research magazine highlighting the passion and dedication of Queen’s scholars and researchers, whose important discoveries and innovative research make an impact around the world. (e)AFFECT is the first magazine of its kind at Queen’s and aims to bring the complex world of academic research, and its importance, to [...]
Parteq Innovations Earns 20 Patents in 2011
PARTEQ Innovations enjoyed a successful year in 2011-12 as 20 patents were issued for innovations being commercialized by the Queen’s University technology transfer office. The patents included 10 US, four Canadian and six international. A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to an inventor in exchange for the disclosure of an invention. Stephen [...]
Queen’s University Collaborates with Singapore School of the Arts
The Faculty of Education at Queen’s University is pushing ahead with several innovative initiatives that combine both international programming and digital teaching and learning. The most recent project is a partnership with Singapore’s School of the Arts (SOTA). In conjunction with SOTA, Queen’s will offer an online professional development course on International Service-Learning. Service-learning is [...]
Queen’s University Faculties Unite for Arctic Research
Queen’s professors from more than 10 faculties are collaborating on Arctic research, creating links across disciplines. Professors, researchers and students are currently working and studying in Canada’s Arctic regions, helping to impact Arctic landscapes and communities. “Rapid change is taking place in the Arctic right now,” says professor Ryan Danby, who teaches in the geography [...]
Queen’s University Eye Specialist Honoured for Teaching Innovations
The Ontario Medical Association has recognized Dr. Sanjay Sharma, of Ophthalmology and Epidemiology at Queen’s University, for his innovative education methods that include the use of short videos to instruct students on how to diagnose and treat eye conditions. “To receive this recognition is really an honour,” Dr. Sharma, who is also a retina specialist [...]
University of Vienna Promotes Partnership with Queen’s University
Sebastian Schütze, who co-ordinates the University of Vienna’s exchange agreement with Queen’s University, recently visited campus to promote the partnership among Queen’s faculty and staff. He was accompanied by Austria’s ambassador to Canada, Werner Brandstetter. Dr. Schütze is Professor of Early Modern Art History and Chair of the Department of Art History at the University [...]
Conservation Research Connecting Students with Community
Research focused on the biological diversity found in Eastern Ontario creates lasting bonds between Queen’s faculty and students and the wider community. “The Queen’s University Biological Station (QUBS) is a research site as well as a source of education for the public,” says Mark Conboy, the operations and research assistant at QUBS. “The research that [...]
