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Following 50 years of Canadian life

York University researchers have captured half a century of Canadian life in a landmark study that began in Ontario classrooms and now spans generations.

York U conference to demonstrate leadership in psychosocial studies

Organized by three York University professors, a two-day conference titled “Psychosocial Transformations: The School, The Clinic, and The Archive” will consider the connection between psychological and social change in challenging times, while honouring the impact that Distinguished Research Professor Deborah Britzman has had on the field.

Reeta Roy urges Faculty of Education graduands to ‘make a difference in the lives of learners’

Reeta Roy, president and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation – an international non-governmental organization focused on empowering young Africans with education – offered several calls-to-action to Faculty of Education graduands to help shape the future of education.

Education alumna among Top 25 Women of Influence

Faculty of Education alumna Pamela Farrel (BEd '07) has been recognized in the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence list for her impact and contributions to driving meaningful progress and to the advancement of women in her respective fields.   

Congress 2023 celebrates Indigenous education initiative Wüléelham

Join the Faculty of Education for “Presenting Wüléelham: The Gifts of Our People,” a May 31 celebration of the Faculty’s Indigenous education initiatives and the visionary behind them – Professor Susan Dion, York University’s inaugural associate vice-president, Indigenous initiatives and a Lenape and Potawatomi scholar, with mixed Irish and French ancestry.

New project to explore anxiety among Black youth, families

The recently launched “Retooling Black Anxiety” project at York University looks to examine increased anxiety among Black youth and families who have had encounters with the criminal justice system (CJS).

Faculty of Education lecture to highlight sustainable education

On March 7, the Faculty of Education will host a public lecture from 7 to 8:30 p.m., by speaker Charles Hopkins, the UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education Towards Sustainability at York University.

Educating for Tomorrow's Unknowns: Sustainability Front and Centre

with Charles Hopkins (UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability) Climate change, biodiversity loss, and rising inequalities, whether happening locally or in other parts of the world, not only impact our individual future but are central for collective action in tackling these and other global challenges. How can we understand global issues, and their interconnectedness? […]

UNESCO Chair Coordinator Katrin Kohl awarded fellowship by The Royal Society of Arts in London

For her international engagement with sustainable development, York’s Executive Coordinator to the UNESCO Chair, Katrin Kohl, has been awarded a fellowship by The Royal Society of Arts in London.

Transformative education, digital learning and partnerships towards a more sustainable and equitable future

York International and the UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education Towards Sustainability will be co-hosting this session on July 5 featuring speakers Helen Balderama and Charles Hopkins as part of The United Nations High-level Political Forum on sustainable development (HLPF) in 2022 being held from 5 – 7 July and 11 – 15 July 2022, in […]