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April 20, 2021
York history Professor Joan Judge awarded prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship

April 19, 2021
Join us this week as we celebrate Earth Week - sharing stories, profiles and highlights of the impactful sustainability initiatives being undertaken by our community

April 19, 2021
York recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for a ninth time

April 15, 2021
Students develop Schulich initiative for Black and Indigenous high school students

April 13, 2021
York researchers leading national infectious disease modelling efforts

April 13, 2021
(AI)-based algorithm, designed by the Wits University in partnership with York University helps predict third wave of COVID-19 in South Africa

With Canadians talking about the budget, economic recovery is foremost in people’s mind s . How can business innovate change? York experts weigh in

Student experiences benefit the planet

How is climate change impacting Northern First Nations communities? Robarts Centre Director and LA&PS
associate professor Gabrielle Slowey explains

#PeopleofYU: "Our main goal with the Valu Co-op is to create a livable wage for artists."

Kim’s Convenience? Queer as Folk? Mean Girls? Come From Away? Stratford? Shaw? Soulpepper?Broadway? What they all have on common is York’s internationally recognized theatre department. In the spotlight

Who are Ontario's green drivers and how can we incentivize more of them?

Top 30 Changemakers Under 30

Representing every Faculty at the University, these alumni are leaders working and volunteering in a variety of fields, from health and sustainability to the arts and business, and work to bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges.

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York believes that our diverse community, excellent learning and research, and commitment to collaboration allows us to address complex global challenges to create positive change in the local and global communities we serve. Our staff, students and faculty are passionate about building a more innovative, just and sustainable world.