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Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change advances student learning and careers

Apr 18, 2024

Welcome to the April 2024 edition of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning at York University. This month we showcase the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC), and its latest efforts to advance the creativity, learning, wellbeing, and careers of its students. Innovatus is produced by the Office of the Vice-Provost, Teaching & […]

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Eco Arts Festival to showcase students’ environmental art

Apr 18, 2024

Urban Studies students advance learning with Montreal field trip

Apr 18, 2024

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Inaugural fair helps EUC students explore green career possibilities

Apr 18, 2024

The Green Career Fair, held in January, looked to welcome Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) and high-school students in order to help them pursue sustainability careers.

Initiative provides community space for EUC Black students

Apr 18, 2024

Black students in York University’s Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) now have a dedicated community space in the Health, Nursing & Environmental Studies Building (HNES) to use for meetings, workshops and informal gatherings.

Psychology professor brings community to the classroom

Apr 17, 2024

Professor Lesley Zannella offered students in a psychology course the chance to put their theoretical knowledge into practice by participating in various community-based projects.

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THE SCOOP

Apr 18, 2024

Professor Stephen Brooke has published London, 1984: Change and Conflict in the Radical City, which takes a close look at historical events within that one year in the capital of England

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RESEARCH & INNOVATION

York research projects receive over $3.1M in provincial funding

Apr 16, 2024

Over $3 million in combined funding has been given to 18 York University researchers by the government of Ontario to advance innovative research projects.

York receives $300K boost for research commercialization

Apr 16, 2024

The new funding will help the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation and the IP Innovation Clinic advance intellectual property and commercialization services for York researchers and their partners.

Prof’s discovery could advance future of thermoelectric devices

Apr 16, 2024

Lassonde Professor Simone Pisana’s research has uncovered two materials that exhibit an extremely valuable property known as thermal conductivity anisotropy, which can aid in turning waste heat into usable electric power.

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Lions hockey coach leads para athletes, advances inclusion in sport

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

York demonstrates global, national education leadership in latest QS subject rankings

Apr 17, 2024

Professor Christina Sharpe named 2024 Guggenheim Fellow

Apr 17, 2024

Benjamin Berger wins Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Teaching Award

Apr 16, 2024

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UPCOMING EVENTS

April 24, 2024

Smyth Dialogues Reflections On Off-Reserve Indigenous Life

May 17, 2024

Emerging and Systemic Risks Lecture Series

May 27, 2024

Globally Networked Learning: Faculty Drop-In Consultations

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Call for nominations: Ian Greene Award for Teaching Excellence

Apr 12, 2024

Pest control treatments scheduled for April 19 to 21

Apr 12, 2024

Sustainability Innovation Fund accepting applications until April 26

Apr 9, 2024

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York in Focus

Student learning, experience and success top priorities in the Faculty of Science

Mar 14, 2024

Welcome to the March 2024 edition of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning at York University. This issue showcases the Faculty of Science and the innovative projects it is pursuing to support students.