Teaching and Learning

York U nursing students, grads teach the next generation

Local elementary and high-school students received hands-on health-care experience this summer through York University's Nursing Simulation Centre.

York University SDG toolkit earns prestigious nomination 

Following the SDGs-in-the-Classroom Toolkit being named an international finalist for the Green Gown Awards, which recognizes exceptional sustainability initiatives, the team behind the resource share how the toolkit was created.

Professor recognized for exemplary lifetime contributions to the study of Earth

Professor Spiros Pagiatakis received the Canadian Geophysical Union’s J. Tuzo Wilson Medal, which recognizes a scholar’s outstanding contributions to the geosciences and is the highest national honour earned by those in the field.

Advancing YU empowers Black, women students

Through the Advancing YU program, Black and/or women undergraduate students have the opportunity to be paired with alumni mentors to explore their personal and professional potential.

Schulich ExecEd partnership to empower municipal leaders

Schulich ExecEd recently delivered an updated version of its Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership program to 50 City of Ottawa managers, with a new focus on future-proofing municipalities.

York U mature students take their studies abroad this summer

York University’s faculty-led study abroad opportunities are gaining popularity, and mature students are eager to participate by registering for courses that take them around the world.

Project brings together dance students from York U, Japan

York U students have a chance to collaborate with students from Japan’s Mukogawa Women’s University thanks to a globally networked learning award granted to Professor Lisa Sandlos.

President’s University-Wide Teaching Award recipients honoured

Three York U faculty members will be recognized during Spring Convocation for enhancing the quality of learning and demonstrating leadership in teaching.

Three faculty members to receive honorific professorships

York University will honour three esteemed faculty members during its 2024 Spring Convocation, with one University Professorship and two Distinguished Research Professorships.

New Schulich program receives industry accreditation

Schulich's Master of Health Industry Administration program has been accredited by the Canadian College of Health Leaders, giving graduates advanced standing as they pursue  further designations in the field.