Thank you for your continued support, engagement, and invaluable contributions to our global health research community here at the Dahdaleh Institute. Happy holidays and cheers to a new year! Here is a preview of our exciting events for 2026 - register below: & sign up for our newsletter!
The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research (DIGHR) and the Faculty of Health at York University invites highly qualified applicants for an Associate or Full Professor to commence July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed as Director, DIGHR with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal upon successful review. This is […]
The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholarship! Join us in advancing global health research and making a lasting impact! Our Institute and DGHGS program are dedicated to promoting equity, excellence, and effectiveness in global health research, focusing on […]
Theresa Dinh, Institute Coordinator, was recognized with the 2024 Gary Brewer Emerging Leader Award at the recent President's Staff Recognition Awards ceremony– a distinction that recognizes an early-career professional who has demonstrated significant promise of leadership and has significantly contributed to York University’s commitment to excellence. Over the past seven years at York University, Theresa […]
The 2025 World AMR Awareness Week (18 to 24 November) theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future,” calls us to action and reminds us of our collective power to make a difference. Join the Global Strategy Lab in their two-part webinar series that celebrates engagement and collaboration in action — showcasing how people […]
Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Director of the Centre for Refugee Studies for a term of five years, to begin on 1 July 2026. ORU Description and History: The Centre for Refugee Studies at York is an interdisciplinary community of researchers dedicated to advancing the well-being of refugees and others displaced […]
Originally published by Yfile (29 October 2025) Edited byAshley Goodfellow Craig If a child in Ethiopia was showing early signs of polio, a health worker would once have to send samples to a distant lab, wait for test results and then notify public health authorities. Those delays increase the risk of lost lives and allow […]
With bold ambition to become one of the most sustainable institutions in Canada, York University is accelerating its timeline and aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 – a decade sooner than its previous commitment. Our previous commitment to reduce emissions by 45 per cent by 2030 is well underway and supported by a strong […]
Originally published by News@York (2 October 2025) By Emina Gamulin Benedict Weobong and Godfred Boateng head international team exploring climate-related heat, sleep and mental-health issues with funding from leading global charity Wellcome TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2025 – HEATSCAPE-Africa, a new international collaboration led by researchers in the Faculty of Health at York University, will look at the […]
Originally published by Yfile (September 26, 2025) By Sarah Merghani, Sophia Bryan-Carbonell York University students have launched a peer-led initiative called The Nest designed to create safe and supportive spaces for students to navigate the emotional side of the climate crisis, while exploring ways to turn those feelings into meaningful action. The Nest was founded by Sarah […]