Have you been wanting to work on your research communication skills, but you don’t know where to start? Come share your research on Grad Chat!. Learn more about Grad Chat and sign up here:

From Writing Camps to the IDP and everything in between, the SGSPA has plenty of opportunities for graduate student professional development. Learn more about how we can help you succeed and build your career here:

Have a happy Canada Day - from all of us here at the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs!

On this week’s Gradifying Blog, our blogger Graziella shares a few of the outstanding women engineers who have inspired her and shaped her career as a woman in engineering. Read this week’s blog here:

Grad Essentials is your one-stop shop for all resources necessary to be successful as a grad student at Queen’s. If you’re joining us for the first time this fall, you should check out Grad Essentials here:

From cutting-edge cancer research to global development studies and everything in between, a Master’s or doctorate from Queen’s could be the start of an incredible career. Check out our full list of programs & degrees here:

There is still time to sign up for the Dissertation Day Camp this Friday, June 27!. This full-day camp gives grad students the opportunity to work on their writing in a quiet, supportive environment – snacks and coffee included!. Register:

Today is National Indigenous People’s Day, a celebration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and how they impact Queen’s and the world. Kingston is celebrating this special occasion with an event in Confederation Park from 1 – 6 PM – everyone is welcome to attend.

On this week’s Gradifying Blog, we look at how you can get more involved and be better educated on climate initiatives in your community!. Check out this week’s blog here:

RT @queensu: #QueensU ranks 6th in the world 🌎 and 1st in Canada in the 2025 @timeshighered Impact Rankings, marking our 5th year in the #T….

If you’re coming to join us this fall, it might be your first time coming to Kingston – don’t worry, it’s a great place to be!. Check out our Why Queen’s page to learn more about coming to this awesome city:

As part of National Indigenous History Month 2025, Queen’s will be hosting a Sacred Fire for Peace this Wednesday, June 18. The gathering will take place at the Indigenous Outdoor Gathering Space from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, and everyone is welcome to drop in and show your support.

Join us later in June for the Dissertation Day Camp!. Write alongside your grad student peers in a quiet, supportive environment – snacks and coffee included!. Register here:

On this week’s Gradifying Blog, we look at some of the fun Pride events that are taking place this month in Kingston!. Check out the blog here:

We’re beyond excited to welcome our cohort of incoming graduate students for Fall 2025! . If you’re joining us at Queen’s for the first time, we’ve prepared a series of first steps to follow to help orient you to life at Queen’s. Check them out here:

Share your research on Grad Chat!. Grad Chat is a weekly radio show featuring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Learn more and sign up here:

If you’re a new international graduate student joining us this fall, don’t forget to check out the Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) summer orientation!. Check out the full list of events here:

Spots are still open for The Lake Shift 2025! The camp is held in July of each year and is a thesis writing retreat for doctoral students from Ontario universities. Interested? Learn more and register here:

On this week’s Gradifying Blog, we look at some valuable tips for making the most of a postdoctoral fellowship!. Check out this week’s blog here:

Happy Pride Month from the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs!. Check out some of the upcoming Pride events in this article from the Gazette: