Research out of York University is the first to explicitly show links between the determinants of oral health and general health. Professor Dennis Raphael, of the School of Health Policy and Management in the Faculty of Health, has published an article in the Journal of Public Health that identifies that oral and general health have common risk […]
The following is a message from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton: I am delighted to share my 2017-18 President’s Report. Rhonda L. Lenton A celebration of York University’s bold vision, this report links all that we have accomplished this past year through the four pillars on which we are building the University’s future […]
Hello! My name is Julie Lafford and I’m privileged to be the new Executive Director of Alumni Engagement for York University. While I’m not (yet) a York alumna, I’ve already started to form a connection with this wonderful place and York’s friendly and caring community of students, faculty, staff and, of course, alumni. I am […]
The York University community mourns the loss of longtime supporter Paul Cantor, who died on Aug. 10 and leaves behind a legacy to be inspired by. Cantor, a well-known and highly respected fixture at York University, spent more than two decades serving the University and will be remembered for making significant contributions to York, as […]
Now in its 18th year, the Bryden Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding York University alumni who have achieved the extraordinary and made remarkable contributions in their fields, communities and to the University. The leaders who will be honoured Nov. 20 at a celebration at Arcadian Court: • Paul Sanberg (BSc ’76, Science) Senior Vice President for Research, Innovation […]
Researchers in York University’s Faculty of Health found that just 30 minutes of visually guided movements per week can slow and even reverse the progress of dementia. Those in the early stages of dementia who were exposed for 30 minutes a week to a cognitive-motor training game – which used rules to make visually guided […]
The following message to the University community is from York President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton and Provost and Vice-President Academic Lisa Philipps: We are delighted to announce that the search for the deputy provost to lead our Markham Centre Campus planning and implementation has reached a successful conclusion. Last fall, a search committee was […]
SSHRC-funded project documents conjugal slavery in conflict regions of Africa. With high-profile partners, this pioneering research team is now sharing its work with a global audience thanks to the guidance of York’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit. For seven years, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Professor Annie Bunting has been working on a ground-breaking project, […]
Longtime York University faculty member and esteemed poet, novelist and essayist Hedi Bouraoui has been recognized as a Member of the Order of Canada. Bouraoui is among the 105 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced on June 28 by Governor General of Canada Julie Payette. The new member list includes three Companions (C.C.), 20 Officers […]
On Thursday, May 17, York University welcomed York Regional Council’s authorization of a $25-million contribution toward the new Markham Centre Campus. The University has approved the $253-million design and build budget with construction set to begin this fall. The new campus will include a collaboration with Seneca College, and is expected to open in fall […]