About Queen's University

Queen's is one of Canada's leading universities, with an international reputation for scholarship, research, social purpose, spirit and diversity. Consistently ranked among the top universities in Canada, Queen's is known for its high quality and incomparable 24-hour learning environment. Great teaching, great students, community and tradition, these are the hallmarks of the Queen's experience.

The University was established by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria in 1841 - twenty-six years before Canadian confederation. Classes were first held in 1842. The earliest degree-granting institution in the united Province of Canada, Queen's has reflected and helped shape Canadian values and policies, educating many of the country's most notable political and cultural figures.

Queen's University has recently launched the Queen’s Population and Public Health Initiative.  The United Nations, the World Health Organization, the Government of Canada, Provincial, Territorial and local governments have all recognized the importance of population and public health and have identified the gaps and inadequacies of existing public health programmes and human and technical resources. The increasing interconnectedness of the world demonstrates the global nature of public health. Public health problems know no borders and their solutions should transcend borders.

Queen's will be a world leader in multi-disciplinary population and public health (PPH) research and research application, fostering evidence-based policies and programs, and training in multiple facets of  public health including health policy, health services and administration and health promotion. Through its research institute, it will also influence, through scientific consultation, the wide range of broader public, voluntary and private sector activities that profoundly impact the health of populations.

For more information, view http://www.queensu.ca/ and consult the university’s Strategic Plan.