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������ý is pleased to announce the reappointment of Nancy Ross (Artsci’90, MA’92) as Vice-Principal (Research) for a second five-year term, effective August 1, 2026.

Dr. Ross, a highly accomplished research administrator and faculty member in the Department of Public Health Sciences, first assumed the role in August 2021. Over the past four and a half years, she has distinguished herself as a national leader in research administration and as a driving force in advancing the research mission of Queen ������ý ’s.

The Vice-Principal (Research) portfolio oversees the university ������ý ’s research strategy and operations, including Research Services, Queen ������ý ’s Partnerships and Innovation, Research Ethics and Compliance, Animal Care Services, and the Centre for Advanced Computing. Dr. Ross also plays a key governance role in numerous university-based and external research centres and institutes.

Among her accomplishments during her first term was leading the development and launch of the Strategic Research Plan 2025-2030, a comprehensive roadmap for strengthening ������ý ������ý ’s position as one of Canada ������ý ’s most research-intensive institutions, and accelerating the Research Impact goal of the Queen ������ý ’s Strategy.

“Dr. Ross has provided exceptional leadership at a time of increasing complexity and opportunity in the research landscape,” says Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane. “Her vision, strategic approach, and dedication to supporting researchers at every stage have strengthened the university ������ý ’s national and international impact. I am very pleased she will continue leading this important portfolio.”

Her reappointment follows the work of a Principal ������ý ’s Advisory Committee, chaired by Principal Deane, which consulted widely across the university last fall before providing a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. The Board approved the committee ������ý ’s recommendation at its December meeting.

In the next few years, Dr. Ross will have a strong focus on top research talent recruitment, in alignment with federal government programs. Dr. Ross also serves nationally as vice-chair of both the U15 and Council of Ontario Universities research committees, roles that further elevate ������ý ������ý ’s voice in shaping policy and supporting Canada ������ý ’s research ecosystem.

“I am deeply honoured to continue serving the Queen ������ý ’s community in this role,” says Dr. Ross. “Over the past several years, we have built strong momentum in our research mission, and I am excited to work with colleagues across the university to advance our shared goals. Queen ������ý ’s researchers are undertaking extraordinary work, and I look forward to supporting their success and impact in every way that I can.”

For more information about Dr. Ross, visit the Vice-Principal (Research) website.