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In the media: Sankofa Square? What's behind the proposed new name for Yonge-Dundas Square

The debate over what Yonge-Dundas Square will be renamed to seems to finally have an answer: city council voted on "Sankofa Square"

York experts contribute to action plan on education for a better future

York University’s UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability Charles Hopkins, along with Executive Coordinator to the UNESCO Chair Katrin Kohl, will be among 250 experts presenting concepts toward implementing education for sustainable development (ESD) at a global UNESCO meeting in Japan.

AQ Instructional Leader profile – Bruno Pileggi

York University's Faculty of Education AQ Instructional Leaders are at the heart of all our courses. Our OCT certified ILs hold qualifications in their disciplines and are practicing educators with at least 5 years of experience, insight, and proven expertise in their field.

Public lecture to inspire change in youth homelessness research

On Nov. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Faculty of Education Public Research Series will feature Stephen Gaetz, a Faculty professor and York University Research Chair in Homelessness and Research Impact, who will explore the role social innovation can have in inspiring change in the response to youth homelessness in Canada.

In the media - Governor General’s Literary Prize Awarded to alumnus Kyo Maclear

Faculty of Education alumna Kyo Maclear (PhD '18) has been awarded the 2023 Governor General's Literary Prize for non-fiction.

York U celebrates Canadian changemaker Jean Augustine, full funding of endowed Chair in her name

The $1.5 million federal contribution represents a major milestone for the endowed Chair – now fully funded with more than $3 million, thanks in large part to many years of dedicated grassroots fundraising efforts led by Augustine, supported by her devoted network, and backed by matching funds provided by the University.

Global report shows most deaf people with cochlear implants satisfied, but more follow-up supports needed

A global survey put out by York University’s Faculty of Education and the Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA), a user advocacy organization, shows that most deaf and deafened adults who have cochlear implants are satisfied with them, but significantly more follow-up and lifelong supports are needed.

Symposium explores planetary health, planetary crises

The Planetary Health for a Planetary Emergency symposium aims to bring together scholars from the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research and across York University who work at the intersection of climate change and health, to discuss the potentials of planetary health as a driver of just climate action.

York researchers receive federal funding for knowledge mobilization projects

Associate Professor Nombuso Dlamini was one of four York University researchers who received a Connection Grants from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). 

UNESCO Chair to speak at global conference

York University UNESCO Chair Charles Hopkins will speak at the 2023 Global Conference on Sustainable Development on Oct. 4 and 5 in Hong Kong to discuss how to transform higher education towards embracing sustainability and elevate action to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).