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York researcher helps guide global accessible technology standards
Originally published by YFile (October 9, 2026) By Jennifer Doodnauth As demand grows for technologies that support independent living, a York University researcher will bring Canadian expertise and insights from community engaged research to the inter...
York U receives nearly $10 million from Wellcome to continue the fight against antimicrobial resistance
Originally published by News@York (September 25, 2026) Edited by Emina Gamulin Global Strategy Lab’s AMR Policy Accelerator announces four-year strategic plan that will focus on global governance and national policies. TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2026 – In a gl...
York-led project makes invisible pollution visible
Originally published by YFile (September 11, 2026) By Alex Huls York University researcher Grace Grothaus is developing wearable technology and community-driven research tools to help people see the air pollution they encounter every day. When Grothaus...
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...
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...