In the media: ‘Have to be hard questions’: An education expert on Canada’s approach to international students

A discussion with Roopa Desai Trilokekar, an associate professor in the Department of Education at York University, about the recent announcement of new restrictions on international education in Canada, including cuts to spousal work permits for certain international students and a 35 per cent reduction in the number of study permits issued.

A Journey of International Education Excellence

Victoria Ennis (BEd ’17, MEd ’19), a passionate education professional, shares her transformative time participating in York University's International Exchange program during her time as a student at York University’s Faculty of Education.

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.

In the media: Why is China falling behind on breakthrough innovation?

This past year witnessed not only a global health crisis, but also a dramatic hit on China’s academic profession. There has been a U-turn with respect to academic appraisal exercises in Chinese universities.

Associate Professor Qiang Zha presents at conferences on Chinese higher education

Earlier this winter, Associate Professor Qiang Zha made two trips to China to conduct case studies for his research project about institutional diversity in Chinese higher education, and to present and moderate sessions at two conferences. Zha participated in the Duke International Forum, hosted by Duke Kunshan University near Shanghai, and presented a paper titled […]

Faculty of Education Students' Association welcomes visitors from Wikondiek School in Kenya

This past term, the Faculty of Education Students’ Association (FESA) welcomed the Honourable Phoebe Asiyo and her daughter Atieno from the Wikondiek School in Kenya to speak at their council meeting.

Educators from China complete 11-week professional learning program

The Faculty recently celebrated the accomplishments of a group of 26 professors from various universities in Jiangsu province in China who were in Canada for an intensive 11-week professional learning program focused on teacher education in Ontario. The graduation ceremony held in late December included remarks by Heather Lotherington, Associate Dean (Research), and Rick White, […]

Higher Education Symposium challenges trends in gaining a global education

The 2017 Internationalizing Higher Education Symposium: Strategies, Challenges, Trends and Pathways will critically analyze how universities provide students — both international and domestic — with the knowledge and skills to compete in a globalized economy. On Nov. 29, this symposium will assess the capacity of educational institutions to internationalize curricula, as well as create a […]

Faculty welcomes educators from China

The Office of ​Professional Learning in the Faculty of Education is delighted to host a delegation of 26 Education Professors from universities in Jiangsu province, PRC. The professors are at York to engage in 11 weeks of professional learning. The group will be learning about teacher education at York, programs in Ontario schools, research-based high […]

BEd student reflects on international exchange experience in Freiburg Germany

Kathleen is a second year BEd student who participated in York’s GO GLOBAL student exchange program this past summer. Below is a Q&A with Kathleen about her international exchange experience in Freiburg, Germany. Where did you go on your international exchange?My international exchange was held at the Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg (Freiburg Teacher’s College) in southern […]