Globally networked learning refers to an approach to teaching and learning that enables students and faculty based in different locations worldwide to participate in and collaborate on knowledge-making processes. The Globally Networked Learning project at York will hold drop-in sessions on Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 for faculty interested in learning more.
The Sloan Digital Sky Survey’s (SDSS) fifth generation collected its very first observations of the cosmos at 1:47 a.m. on Oct. 24. Faculty of Science Professor Patrick Hall, Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University, took part in this enormous undertaking as a member of the SDSS’ Black Hole Mapper team.
A series of bursaries and special programs created by York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies will help students overcome financial obstacles to attaining a university education.
Caroline Shenaz Hossein, associate professor at York University, was quoted in CBC News Oct. 31. Read full story. Get ready to ‘fall back’: What you need to know about daylight time York University Professor Patricia Lakin-Thomas was quoted in CTV News Oct. 31. Read full story. Turning streetlights into technology pillars to support smart cities […]
Chin’s essay dealt with U.S./China and global governance, a fast-moving theme considering the Trump administration and China, the WHO, WTO, Paris Climate Agreement, the UN, and G20 debt relief, with spillover effects on the world, and intended and unintended global re-positioning.
The Organization of American States General Assembly has elected Osgoode Hall Law School Professor and York Research Chair in Pluralism and Public Law Benjamin Berger, to the Board of Directors of the Justice Studies Centre of the Americas.
Recent Glendon grad Marie Gomez, who is now a video journalist for City-TV in Winnipeg explored many international study abroad opportunities during her time at York University. Gomez, a York International Global Ambassador, travelled to Spain, Romania, Costa Rica and Japan during her undergraduate studies.
Farzia Khan an alumna of York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering, has created a scholarship prize to give back to the community that supported her own academic journey.
Masters of Environmental Studies students at the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change participated at the annual Anita McBride Mentoring Workshop on Oct. 20, first-ever virtual offering of the event that brings students and alumni together for mentorship opportunities.
The 2020 “Financial Times” ranking marks the 13th time that the Kellogg-Schulich EMBA program has been ranked No. 1 in Canada during the 14 years it has participated in the ranking.