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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...
Order of Canada honours seven York U community members
Originally published by YFile (June 26, 2026) By Alex Huls Seven members of the York University community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, by the Governor General of Canada. The York-affiliated...
York PhD student to advise UN on water, health equity
Originally published by YFile (15 May 2026) By Anesa Albert A York University doctoral researcher will help inform international policy on equitable access to water and sanitation as part of an international advisory group. Michael Davies‑Venn, a ...
Using the Safe Water Optimization Tool (SWOT) to support WASH Standard 2.2
Originally published on Sphere (24 April 2026) Authored by Dahdaleh Research Associate James Brown Providing safe drinking water is a core priority in humanitarian response. Sphere Water Supply Standard 2.2: Water quality (“WASH Standard 2.2”...
Study of global aid reductions awarded more than $500,000
Originally published by YFile (27 March 2026) By Alexander Huls Rachel Silver, associate professor in Faculty of Education, has received a $500,000 grant to study how Malawian schools and educational organizations are adapting to international aid...
Study shows tuberculosis treatment goes beyond medicine
Originally published by YFile (25 March 2026) By Alexander Huls A new study by York researchers reveals how tuberculosis (TB) can disrupt work, relationships and daily life, leaving lasting effects even after treatment ends. “For many people, the exper...
York U study warns gaps in antibiotic access pose global health threat
Originally published by YFile (11 February 2026) By Ashley Goodfellow Craig Migrants and refugees face an increased risk of unsafe antibiotic use and resistance which poses a significant global health threat, according to new research led by York Unive...
Strengthening Climate–Nature–Health Action in the Lake Region Economic Bloc: Reflections from the BioCAM4 Workshop in Kakamega, Kenya
Authors: Humphrey Agevi, Tim Möschl, Ann Irungu, Florence Onyango, Joanes Atela, and Idil Boran A cross-section of participants at the BioCAM4 Kakamega Workshop. This post was originally published on www.arin-africa.org. The Africa Research and Impact...
York experts call for equity in fight against antimicrobial resistance
Originally published by Yfile (7 November 2025) Edited by Ashley Goodfellow Craig York University researchers are challenging how the world tackles antimicrobial resistance (AMR), calling for a more equitable and sustainable approach to surveillance an...
York researchers lead AI initiative to change future of global health
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 hea...