January 12, 2020
The large grants were awarded to Professor Gunho Sohn of the Lassonde School of Engineering and Faculty of Science Professor Derek Wilson, York Research Chair in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease and director of the Centre for Research in Mass Spectrometry. Sohn’s project uses artificial intelligence to update Canada’s infrastructure and Wilson’s project will accelerate the development of new therapeutics
January 9, 2020
“Brainstorm,” a special edition of YFile that publishes once a month, showcases research and innovation at York University. It offers compelling stories about the world-leading work of York University’s academics and researchers across all disciplines and Faculties. “Brainstorm” encompasses both pure and applied research.
January 9, 2020
Artificial Intelligence meets recreational sport: Pioneering Lassonde researchers are building robots that function underwater and can recognize the same hand gestures that conventional divers use to communicate with each other, while using the dive buddy system for safety.
January 9, 2020
Professor Freya Bjorg Olafson’s body of work has been recognized as cutting edge on an international stage. This month, the intermedia artist in the Department of Dance premieres a new performance work in Winnipeg that promises to deliver a heady and immersive experience for all.
January 9, 2020
Professor Idil Boran was in Madrid, Spain at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) last month leading York University’s largest observer delegation since 2009. Boran along with other members of the delegation will share their experiences during discussion panels on Jan. 14 at the Keele Campus.
January 8, 2020
York University mourns the loss of one of our students aboard the Ukraine International Airlines flight that crashed Wednesday morning near Tehran, Iran. On behalf of the York community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the student killed in this tragic event.
January 8, 2020
Faculty of Health psychology Professor Debra Pepler, an internationally recognized expert who has changed the way we think about bullying, has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada.
January 7, 2020
As a new year emerges, YFile takes a look back on 2019 to share with readers a snapshot of the year’s highlights. “Year in Review” will run as a four-part series and will feature a random selection of top news stories published in YFile. Here are the stories and highlights for January to March 2019.
December 18, 2019
McLaughlin College will welcome its new student January admits with its “Matriculation Ceremonies and Common Read” event on Jan. 7, 2020 as part of its Winter term orientation.
December 18, 2019
Articles by 11 master of public policy, administration and law (MPPAL) students from York University are being showcased in “Canadian Government Executive” magazine in 2019 and 2020.
