This July, Dr. Mohebat Ahmadi, starts her one-year visiting scholarship at York and EUC Research Assistant, Igor Lutay, interviews her on her plan of research and engagement in the Faculty. Q. What made you decide to pursue a visiting scholarship at York University? A. I have been living in Toronto since 2017. I met Professor […]
by Hillary Birch Drinking water quality is paramount for public health but progress towards access to good quality drinking water for all remains a critical issue around the world. According to the United Nations, 26% of the world’s population does not have access to safe drinking water, 46% lack access to basic sanitation, and water-related […]
This July, Dr. Maryam Robati, starts her one-year visiting scholarship at York and EUC Research Assistant, Igor Lutay, interviews her on her plans for engagement and research at the Faculty. Q. Why did you apply for visiting scholarship at EUC and what research do you plan to do at York University? A. I am interested […]
Welcome to the July 2023 edition of the EUC Research Update - bringing you highlights from research activities at York's Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change. We invite you to view our past updates on our Research News page. Research Spotlights Mahtot Gebresselassie on disability accessibility of the built environment for an inclusive higher education […]
By Dr. Mahtot Gebresselassie In the social model of disability, it is the built environment that has a disabling effect on individuals with impairment. The built environment includes buildings and roads. Its inaccessibility limits disabled individuals’ access to education, employment, healthcare, entertainment, political participation, and many other aspects of life. As a professor, I think […]
