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EUC welcomes Professor Joseph Palis as a scholar-in-residence from the Department of Geography at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Palis specializes in cultural geography, media geographies, island and archipelagic geographies as well as film and music geographies. As part of his residency in Toronto, he will undertake research on Filipinos in diaspora and their conceptions […]

Green Career Fair 2025

Building the Workforce for a Sustainable Tomorrow The Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) and the Office of Sustainability at York University proudly present an inspiring event that unites aspiring professionals, visionary industry leaders, and innovative organizations dedicated to building a sustainable future. As the world confronts urgent environmental challenges, the demand for skilled […]

BEST OF EUC 2024

Celebrating a year of achievements in EUC From groundbreaking research to vibrant community events, our faculty is showcasing our top ten moments from this past year as we wrap up. Raju Das' book on Marx’s Capital, Capitalism and Limits to the State: Theoretical Considerations (2022) was given The Distinguished Achievement Award in Political Economy for […]

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EUC Research Updates - November/December 2024

Welcome to the November/December 2024 edition of the EUC Research Update - bringing you highlights from research and scholarly activities at York University's Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change. We invite you to view our other recent updates on our Research News page. Research Spotlights Carmen Armignonette: Trans activism within the realm of urban planning […]

Algal assemblage change in a shallow boreal lake as a response to climate intensified permafrost thaw

by Thomas Wu The past half century of climate change has seen the Canadian boreal subarctic experience warming air temperatures, more thunderstorms, and changes to local vegetation, resulting in increased forest fires. This has accelerated permafrost thaw, converting boreal peatland forests into new wetlands and small lakes, completely altering water quality and how water flows […]

Urban community garden as an assemblage of more-than-human environmental justice

by Käthe Ploeger While there has been quite some research on environmental justice in Toronto's urban agriculture, few of them have included internal micropolitical landscapes and even fewer have considered the more-than-human world in the gardens. I am pleased to have the chance to delve deeper into the human and more-than-human relations that form the […]

Trans activism within the realm of urban planning

by Carmen Armignonette, Master in Environmental Studies (MES) Planning Alumna My research focuses on trans activism within the realm of urban planning, framing it as a form of counter-planning. This interest stems from my position at the intersection of multiple marginalities, motivating me to explore how marginalized groups can shape their urban environments. I argue […]

Black Wellness Event

Date: Wednesday, November 20th 2024 Time: 1pm-3:30pm Location: HNES 248 The Black Wellness Event will feature members of York University’s Student Counselling, Health and Well-Being department, Ayan Wehliye and Ermine T. Leader, who will share their expertise on mental health and the barriers many face in accessing healthcare. Students will engage in guided breathwork exercises to soothe […]

Africa is (NOT) a Country

The Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change is presenting a seminar series this year entitled "Africa Is Not A Country". This series aims to address the absent, inadequate, skewed, and inaccurate representation of Africa and African issues in global discourse. About the Seminar “Africa Is Not a Country” is a hybrid seminar series that aims […]