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 […]
Urbanization is having an impact on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). According to the World Bank Group, more than half of the global population now lives in cities, and by 2050, nearly 70% of people worldwide will call urban areas home. But as our cities grow, so do the complex global health challenges they face. In the […]
Originally published by Yfile (4 July 2025). Edited byAlex Huls Two new research collaborations led by the Humanitarian Water Engineering (HWE) Lab at York University’s Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research aim to improve health outcomes in crisis-affected communities in Uganda through local partnerships and innovative water-focused interventions. Syed Imran Ali, Director of the HWE Lab and […]
We are very excited to announce the sixth offering of the Humanitarian Water Engineering (HWE) Intensive Course – a comprehensive 12-week program focused on safe water supply in humanitarian emergencies. Participants will explore key topics including water quality assessment, emergency source development, treatment technologies, distribution systems, and outbreak preparedness. The course blends curated readings, interactive lectures, […]
The UNITAR Global Water Academy invites you to enrol in three free courses on water sustainability: In these courses, you will learn about some of the ways climate change is impacting lakes worldwide, Indigenous relationships with water where water is related to as a living entity rather than a resource, and how to acquire and […]
Job Title: Program Manager Project Title: DIVERT Mental Health Application Deadline: June 16, 2025 For more information, please visit: https://www.yorku.ca/research/wp-content/uploads/sites/848/2025/05/DIVERT-Program-Manager_ENFR_May-13-2025.pdf Contract Term: 1-Year with possibility of extensionAnnual Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 plus extended health benefitsHours of Work: 35 hours per weekLocation: This is an in-person position on York University’s Keele campus. Occasional hybrid work maybe […]
Originally published by Yfile (16 May 2025). Edited by Ashley Goodfellow Craig York University will offer funding from the highly competitive Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program to students and researchers from York, as well as partner universities in Costa Rica, Ghana and the Philippines to tackle issues at the intersection of climate change […]
Originally published by Yfile (9 April 2025). Edited by Ashley Goodfellow Craig York University’s School of Global Health is preparing the next generation of health leaders by immersing students in real-world challenges and fostering practical skills. In an era where drug-resistant infections pose an escalating threat to global public health, emerging health leaders will need a comprehensive understanding of […]
York University is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Jennifer Corriero, a distinguished alumnus and Community Fellow at the Wellness Impact Lab (WIL) at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research. Corriero has been named one of 100 exemplary Canadians selected by the Governor General of Canada to receive the prestigious 2025 King Charles […]
Originally published by YFile (7 March 2025) Edited by Ashley Goodfellow Craig When he was asked to explain his anxiety around police, one Black youth in the Toronto area said even the sight of a cruiser in his neighbourhood triggers fear the officers are coming for him. “I'm like, ‘Is this for me?’ ‘Is this […]