York University contributes $4.4 billion to Ontario’s economy, according to “Driving Positive Change: The York University Economic and Social Impact Report 2020 Summary,” a new report released today. The summary, which is based on a 72-page report, profiles the University’s economic, fiscal and social impact in the GTHA, Ontario and beyond.
Read moreResearch that investigates timely issues around gender, race, labour and social determinants of health that are key to understanding the impact of COVID-19 in long-term care homes has been published in the top-ranked journal “Social Science & Medicine.”
Read moreThe popular series continues with six new interactive webinars scheduled for the Winter term. Hosted by LA&PS, the series offers meaningful conversations about how to ‘move forward’ in uncertain times.
Read moreThe Scholars’ Hub @ Home speaker series continues with thought-provoking discussions that will explore key takeaways from the 2020 U.S. election and the importance of social determinants of health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The events run Jan. 21 and 27.
Read moreAfter careful consideration of the ongoing public health concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, York University has once again made the difficult decision to hold June 2021 convocation ceremonies virtually, as opposed to in-person.
Read moreFive members of the York University community are among the 61 new appointments to the Order of Canada, announced Dec. 30, 2020 by Governor General of Canada Julie Payette.
Read moreA total of 12 individuals with affiliations to York University are among those invested with the Order of Ontario for 2020 and 2019. The announcements came simultaneously on Jan. 1 from Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario.
Read moreDuring a time of extraordinary challenges, York University has continued to make incredible strides, leaving 2020 behind as a year of progress and positive change.
Read moreThe following is an end-of-year message to the York University community from President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton, who takes a look back at 2020 and a offers a message of hope for 2021.
Read moreThe annual School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) Student, Alumni and Community Recognition Awards ceremony took place for the first time in virtual format, on Nov. 26.
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