Welcome to the April issue of Aspire, a special issue of YFile highlighting research and innovation at York University. Renowned for its high-profile, research-intensive environment, York University fosters a community of forward-thinking scholars and changemakers dedicated to creating positive, global change.
York University is asking students, faculty, instructors and staff for feedback to help inform its sustainability priorities as it takes steps towards righting the future.
A Faithful Commitment to Sustainability, a documentary short by York University PhD student Peyman Naeemi, was competitively accepted to screen at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
York University continues to strengthen its momentum as a global leader in sustainability in the latest QS Sustainability Rankings, climbing more than 100 spots.
Three teams of students at this year’s UNHack event – an immersive learning experience aimed at addressing sustainability – received awards for their solution-driven projects designed to help overcome global challenges.
The book Sustainable Energy Transitions in Canada, co-edited by Professor Mark Winfield, the urgent need for Canadian energy systems to adapt and evolve in response to climate change.
The program seeks to create Living Learning Communities, where participating student residents experience educational opportunities to further understanding of sustainability and well-being.