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Lions Cup raises record proceeds for varsity student-athletes

The 21st annual Lions Cup Golf Tournament, hosted at King’s Riding Golf Club by York University Athletics & Recreation, raised $165,500 to fund bursaries for varsity student-athletes.

Government of Canada’s increase to scholarships and fellowships has benefits for York

The Government of Canada has increased the monetary value that master's and doctoral students, as well as postdoctoral fellows, will receive from federal scholarships and fellowships.

York U in the news: artificial intelligence, European elections and more

Who owns your voice in the age of AI?Osgoode Hall Law School Professor Carys Craig was quoted in Scientific American May 31. Why we should care about this week’s European Parliament electionsAn op-ed by York University Professor Willem Maas was published in the Conversation June 2. Black scholars criticize white writer's 'dehumanizing' use of blackface […]

Carl James

Professor Carl James, the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora, has received an honorary degree from McGill University in recognition of his career researching and addressing issues of race, immigration and education worldwide

Nomination de Leigh Scott au poste de dirigeante principale et VPA RH à compter du 1er juillet 2024

Chers collègues, J’ai le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Leigh Scott au poste de dirigeante principale et vice-présidente adjointe des ressources humaines (VPA HR), à compter du 1er juillet 2024. La fonction de direction principale et VPA RH assure un leadership prospectif, dynamique et collaboratif, guidé par les principes de justice et d’équité, dans le cadre de la supervision des multiples fonctions de […]

National Indigenous History Month celebrates history, cultural traditions

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time for York U to contemplate how to further integrate Indigenous knowledges and perspectives into the fabric of the University.

Le Mois national de l'histoire autochtone célèbre l'histoire et les traditions culturelles

Chère communauté de York, Le mois de juin est l’occasion pour la communauté de York de célébrer la riche histoire, la diversité culturelle et la présence permanente des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis. Pour les membres des communautés autochtones, c’est souvent l’occasion de célébrer avec la famille et la communauté en participant aux […]

York U to confer eight honorary degrees during Spring Convocation

Eight changemakers in literature, health, journalism, law, music and more will receive honorary degrees during ceremonies running from June 7 to 21. 

Appointment of chief human resources officer and assistant vice-president, human resources

Leigh Scott will assume her new role on July 1, looking to play an essential part in developing employee-centred practices and strategies that advance the University’s goals. 

Three York University scholars named Banting Postdoctoral Fellows

This year’s recipients of the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, awarded by the Government of Canada, include York University scholars Saba Asaad, Stephen Melly and Lynn Yu Ling Ng.