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Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Director of the Centre for Refugee Studies
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 commu...
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...
Part-time graduate student research position with the Sustainability Water Working Group
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 re...
New study uncovers hidden barrier to global health collaboration
Originally published by News@York (20 October 2025) By Nichole Jankowski Inconsistent translations of the term One Health — a critical global health framework — could be undermining international efforts to safeguard human, animal and environmental wel...
Made in Canada: Showcasing York Global Health Innovation on Parliament Hill
On October 6, 2025, Canadian innovation took center stage at Made in Canada, Grand Challenges Canada’s flagship showcase of Canadian global health innovation on Parliament Hill. The event brought together innovators from across the country whose soluti...
Recap — Repoliticizing Health System Resilience: Unpacking the Political Determinants of Health with Benjamin Ewert
On September 17, 2025, Benjamin Ewert, a political scientist and Professor of Health Policy and Health Professions at Fulda University of Applied Sciences in Germany, presented his work on health system resilience and political determinants of health....
Hot Off The Press — Challenges and Opportunities for Cervical Cancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination in Ghana: A Public Health Policy Analysis
In October 2025, Ghana took a decisive step in women’s health by launching its first nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program. The moment is both historic and deeply symbolic, marking the country’s renewed commitment to protecting girl...
HEATSCAPE-Africa Awarded Major Wellcome Trust Grant to Tackle Climate-Driven Mental Health Risks
We are thrilled to announce that HEATSCAPE-Africa, a groundbreaking research initiative spanning Ghana, Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, and Canada, has been awarded a major grant by the Wellcome Trust under its Climate and Mental Health funding stream. L...
York profs lead $5.5 million HEATSCAPE-Africa project
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 TORON...
External Opportunity - Canada Excellence Research Chair in Population Health and Implementation Science
Job Title: Canada Excellence Research Chair in Population Health and Implementation Science Application Deadline: October 31st, 2025 Applications can be submitted here. Background The Faculty of Health at York University invites applications from highl...