Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, announced the launch of its 2026 Art of Research photo and video contest on March 4, 2026. The competition invites students, faculty, staff, and alumni to submit visual representations of their work to show the creative side of campus discoveries.
This year, the contest has grown to include short videos alongside traditional photography to encourage new forms of storytelling. According to the Queen’s Gazette, adding video allows researchers to show their projects in motion and helps the public better understand complex scientific and social studies.
The event is hosted by the Office of the Vice-Principal (Research) and the Office of the Vice-Principal (University Relations). Organizers say the goal is to make ground-breaking research more accessible to the community and celebrate the social impact of the work happening in Kingston.
By sharing photos and videos of everything from lab experiments to field work, the university aims to spark public curiosity about local innovations. The contest also gives researchers a chance to highlight potential career paths and community partnerships that grow from their studies.
