Queen’s University faces a drop to 16th place in Canadian university rankings, influenced by a 19.7% decrease in research income. While no longer in the top 15, Queen’s remains a member of the U15 research coalition. Vice-Principal (Research) Nancy Ross highlights recent awards, emphasizing global recognition for Queen’s researchers. Looking ahead, Ross discusses plans for a strategic research framework, focusing on AI, a low-carbon future, and interdisciplinary connections.