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Welcome to the January 2025 issue of ‘Innovatus’: Innovation is at the heart of teaching, learning in Faculty of Education

Here in the Faculty of Education at York University, we pride ourselves on fostering innovative teaching and learning that prepares future educators to lead and inspire in today’s world. Our Faculty ranks 66th globally and fifth in Canada as designated by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. Our commitment to reimagining education is reflected […]

Social Inclusion crucial to economic opportunity for all, says honorary degree recipient

By Elaine Smith, special contributing writer, Yfile Faculty of Education’s mission, nascent consultancy reflects these beliefs  “When social justice issues are not addressed, there is a detrimental impact on society,” says Mark Beckles, a 2024 York University honorary degree recipient and the recently retired vice-president of social impact and innovation for the Royal Bank of […]

Titan rescue efforts raise questions about whether migrants’ lives are also worth saving

For travelers aboard the Titan, high-stakes travel was elective; submersible tourism was billed as a ‘thrilling and unique travel experience’ on the company’s website. ‘High-cost, high-risk’ travel for migrants is, by contrast, more fraught. The world has been captivated this week by a search for the Titan, a missing submersible carrying five passengers. Rescue crews […]

Join discussion on how leaders are using evidence to end homelessness

Making the Shift (MtS), a youth homelessness social innovation lab co-led by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness at York University, will host a virtual discussion on “Using Data and Evidence to End Homelessness: Drawing lessons from the United Kingdom” on Nov. 17 at 11 a.m.

Get to Know Your FESA Executives

The Faculty of Education's Student Association (FESA) is a great resource to stay up to date with everything happening in Faculty...