August 30, 2019
The Lassonde School of Engineering at York University hosted its fourth annual Undergraduate Summer Student Research Conference on Aug. 15, with more than 70 students participating. Students showcased the diverse research projects they’ve been working on throughout the summer, with five oral presentations and 53 poster exhibits.
July 14, 2019
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability at York University, and highlights the work of Charles A. Hopkins, who has held the role of Chair since 1999.
July 1, 2019
This year’s award recipients are: Michelle Chin-Dawe of Regenesis; the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) York University Student Chapter; the York University Performance Facilities technical team in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD); and AMPD Professor Ian Garrett and his Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts.
May 13, 2019
The next event in the Scholars Hub Speakers Series will feature Jose Etcheverry, associate professor, Faculty of Environmental Studies, on May 28 with the presentation “Experimental Learning for Sustainability: Canada, Algeria and Chile.”
March 26, 2019
University Professor Dawn Bazely will discuss the food security and its role in in building a sustainable future. She will also share some botany basics to help you understand the importance of native biodiversity, March 28.
March 13, 2019
Up to five awards will be given out each year. The awards recognize students, faculty and staff who are contributing to make York University a leader in sustainability. Nominations will be accepted until March 18.
March 5, 2019
Up to five awards will be given out each year. The awards recognize students, faculty and staff who are contributing to make York University a leader in sustainability. Nominations will be accepted until March 18.
February 24, 2019
Schulich Professor Charles Cho will give the next Sustainability Seminar, Feb. 28. Cho’s seminar will look at the public and private actions of corporations when it comes to sustainability reporting
February 19, 2019
On Feb. 26, Schulich School of Business Professor Charles Cho will present the next Sustainability Seminar. He will explore the persistent gap between corporate sustainability talk and practice.
January 14, 2019
The third installment of the Sustainability Seminar Series, launched in October 2018 by York University’s President’s Sustainability Council, will explore the topic of atmospheric pollution in the Athabasca oil sands region on Jan. 31.
