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A Message from the President

Apr 20, 2024
A Message from the President
President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton addresses the latest update regarding labour negotiations–the renewed collective agreements with CUPE 3903–and commits to continued support of students’ learning goals.

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York scholars collaborate on Indigenous-led climate report

Apr 19, 2024
York scholars collaborate on Indigenous-led climate report

Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change advances student learning and careers

Apr 18, 2024
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change advances student learning and careers

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President’s ambassadors combat food insecurity

President’s ambassadors combat food insecurity

Apr 19, 2024
Each year a cohort of President’s Ambassador program is tasked with completing a legacy project that reflects the School’s strategic priorities. This year’s cohort tackled food insecurity on campus and beyond.
York invites community to participate in Safety and Health Week

York invites community to participate in Safety and Health Week

Apr 19, 2024
Faculty and staff are invited to participate in Safety and Health Week, which will feature webinars and activities to promote workplace wellbeing.  
York University to mark National Day of Mourning

York University to mark National Day of Mourning

Apr 19, 2024
The School will lower flags to half-mast and hold a moment of silence on Friday, April 26. 

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THE SCOOP

Apr 19, 2024
Laleh Seyyed-Kalantari
Professor Laleh Seyyed-Kalantari has won the prestigious Google Research Scholar Program Award – worth $81,000 – to advance her work towards fair artificial intelligence in radiology

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York research projects receive over $3.1M in provincial funding

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

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

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

Lions hockey coach leads para athletes, advances inclusion in sport

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

Apr 17, 2024
York demonstrates global, national education leadership in latest QS subject rankings

Professor Christina Sharpe named 2024 Guggenheim Fellow

Apr 17, 2024
Professor Christina Sharpe named 2024 Guggenheim Fellow

Benjamin Berger wins Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Teaching Award

Apr 16, 2024
Benjamin Berger wins Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Teaching Award

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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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Message de la présidente

Apr 20, 2024
Message de la présidente

Call for nominations: Ian Greene Award for Teaching Excellence

Apr 12, 2024
Call for nominations: Ian Greene Award for Teaching Excellence

Pest control treatments scheduled for April 19 to 21

Apr 12, 2024
Pest control treatments scheduled for April 19 to 21

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

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.