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Sixteen Exceptional Scholars Awarded 2026-2027 Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholarships
The Dahdaleh Institute is delighted to announce this year's recipients of the 2026-2027 Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholarships, and we extend our warmest congratulations to the following recipients: "We are proud and elated to support seventeen e...
Recap — Dahdaleh Global Health Trainee Symposium
The Dahdaleh Institute proudly support intern positions, graduate research, and scholarly and creative activities in line with the three themes of planetary health, humanitarianism, and foresighting at York University. We held this year's Global Health...
Recap – Toward Human-Centered AI to Improve Decision Making in Healthcare, with Hyunggu Jung
On Friday July 24, Dr. Hyunggu Jung delivered a research seminar at CAIS (The Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Society), titled “Human-Centered AI to Improve Decision Making in Healthcare.” The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research co-s...
Intergenerational Earth Café Cultivates Connection, Hope, and Climate Action
Members of the York University community came together on June 23 for the Intergenerational Earth Café, an occasion intended to foster deep discussions about climate change among generations. The event, which was organized by the Dahdaleh Institute’s W...
York alumni recognized for research on refugee leadership, health equity
Originally published by YFile (August 5, 2026) By Anesa Albert Two recent Faculty of Graduate Studies alumni have received national awards from prestigious Canadian scholarly associations for research examining how systems and policies influence access...
SSHRC invests $9.3M in York-led social sciences, humanities research
Originally published by YFile (July 24, 2026) By Ashley Goodfellow Craig More than $9.3 million in new federal funding will support 42 York University-led research projects across the social sciences and humanities, including AI, health, equity and soc...
Recap – Beyond Divestment: Toxic Legacies of the Oil and Gas Industry from the Niger Delta to North America, with Anna Zalik and Isaac Osuoka
On November 26, 2025, Dahdaleh Institute Faculty Fellow Anna Zalik and Isaac Osuoka, Coordinator at Social Action International, delivered a presentation examining the toxic legacies of the oil and gas industry. Their discussion drew upon findings from...
Fall/Winter 2026–2027 Global Health Internship Opportunities
Numerous research assistant positions at the Dahdaleh Institute are open for applications. York University students have the unique opportunity to contribute to research which takes on real-world challenges, gain professional experience in a supportive...
Applications Open! Humanitarian Water Engineering Online Intensive Course, Fall 2026
We are very excited to announce the seventh 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 incl...
Harvey Skinner Appointed to the Order of Canada
The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research is delighted to celebrate a remarkable honour for Senior Fellow Dr. Harvey Skinner, who has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian distinctions. The Order...