June 21, 2019
Vision researchers from around the world visited York University June 10 to 13 for the Centre for Vision Research and Vision: Science to Applications International Conference on Predictive Vision and shared interdisciplinary research from behavioural, computational and neuroscience perspectives.
June 21, 2019
Following an extensive national and international search that attracted outstanding candidates, the Search Committee recommended the appointment of Dr. Rui Wang to the position. He will take up a five-year term appointment, commencing Jan. 1, 2020.
June 21, 2019
The Medium is the Muse: A night of internationally acclaimed poets, including York University Professor B.W. Powe. The event takes place June 28 at 20 St. George Street, Toronto.
June 21, 2019
The president announces the membership of the Search Committee to find a new vice-president research and innovation, and requests feedback on the search criteria. The deadline to submit feedback is June 25.
June 19, 2019
York University will mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. In addition to events around the Greater Toronto Area, the Centre for Aboriginal Student Services (CASS) at York University will be hosting an information table in the Vari Hall Rotunda. CASS will be in the rotunda from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 18, 2019
Paul Gross, an eminent Canadian actor, writer, director, producer, musician and arts supporter, received an honorary doctor of laws from York University on June 17. In his convocation address, Gross spoke about the journeys he has taken and the lessons learned.
June 18, 2019
From May 3 to 5, a workshop funded by Global Affairs Canada was organized at York University to bring together authors who will contribute to an edited volume tentatively titled “Borderless university education in Dadaab, Kenya: Theory and Practice.”
June 17, 2019
Rebecca Pillai Riddell, assistant vice-president of research at York University, was quoted on today.com June 15. Read full story. The solution to Canada’s housing crisis is right under our roofs York University Professor Emeritus Robert Murdie was quoted in the Star June 15. Read full story. Powerful or ‘patsy’? PhD student researching P.E.I. chief justice […]
June 16, 2019
The York University School of Continuing Studies (SCS) celebrated the success of its graduates as part of spring convocation events. The milestone represents a first for the growing school. This year, more than 1,200 students from 14 programs earned their SCS certificates.
June 16, 2019
York University Professor Idil Boran takes a step toward climate change action on June 17, when she co-hosts an official side event of the Bonn Climate Change Conference – June 2019 under the auspices of United Nations Climate Change.
