Sleep is a vital part of everyone's life, and nurses are no exception. But what does sleep mean for these healthcare heroes? A recent review took a close look at studies that explored how nurses' sleep affects their health and job performance. These studies revealed that lack of sleep can lead to al
Imagine a spot on Queen’s University campus where people gather to learn and connect with Indigenous ways of knowing and being. This special place is the Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space. It’s going to be named after someone very special: Kanonhsyonne, also known as Janice Hill. She’s been a key p
Ever wondered what it takes to help folks with mental health struggles avoid going to jail? The Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program, or RDP, is doing just that. Launched in 2019, this program is different from the usual way of handling pretrial mental health cases. It's running in seven court
Scientists and economists agree: biodiversity is declining, and it holds immense value. But why are conservation efforts failing? The Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) launched in 2022 with a big promise—$700 billion annually for conservation. Yet, two years later, only 3. 5% of
In the ever-evolving world of work, diversity isn't just a buzzword—it's a key to success. Companies that welcome people from all walks of life, from different ages and races to various genders and sexual orientations, are not only doing the right thing but also boosting their business. About 80% of
Imagine a medical school where grades are simply pass or fail, instead of the usual 1 to 5 scale. This was the case for a group of medical students who were part of a study comparing two classes: one with the old, competitive grading system, and one with the new pass/fail system. Researchers wanted
Imagine if you could walk onto a real-life movie set, meet top industry leaders, and gain hands-on experience in the entertainment business. That's exactly what the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) is making possible. This summer, EICOP is partnering with Amazon MGM Studios to
Ever wondered how some countries maintain their grip on power? Let's dive into how Russia's regime does it. French philosopher Jacques Rancière has a theory about this. He says that when people stop caring about politics, it's easier for authoritarian leaders to stay in control. This is what we call
Antisemitism on college campuses has hit an all-time high since the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict. The University of Rochester recently experienced a nasty wave of hate when anti-Israel students plastered threatening posters targeting Jewish faculty and staff. The posts accused them of severe crimes li
Recently, a group of students from Salisbury University in Maryland were involved in an incident that made headlines. They were initially charged with serious crimes, including hate crimes, after allegedly attacking a man they had lured to an off-campus apartment. However, the charges for most of th
