Every year, York welcomes talented undergraduate students from around the world to work alongside our faculty researchers on innovative projects across a wide range of disciplines through the Mitacs' Global Research Internship (GRI) Program. The program offers the opportunity for top quality undergraduate researchers in partner countries to come to Canada for 12-week internships that […]
We were pleased to welcome a delegation from Piemonte, Italy, to York University this week for an introductory discussion on potential collaboration opportunities, particularly in the areas of AI and innovation. The visit offered a valuable opportunity to introduce the delegation to York’s broad ecosystem and to highlight the university’s strengths in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, […]
On 27 and 28 March, York University and Toronto Metropolitan University were pleased to co-host a delegation of Swedish university leaders for two days of thoughtful discussion on international research collaboration, science diplomacy and strategic partnerships. At TMU, York’s Pina D'Agostino and Ravi de Costa were excellent panelists, helping to frame how universities can act […]
Last week, the Glendon Campus of York University | Campus Glendon de l’Université York hosted an engaging day exploring the deep research, collaboration, and mobility ties between French 🇫🇷 and Canadian 🇨🇦 higher education. York University has longstanding partnerships with French research institutions and is passionate towards advancing transatlantic collaboration. The day included:▶️ Welcome remarks […]
In November 2025, President Rhonda Lenton returned to India—her second visit this year—leading a delegation from Schulich School of Business - York University, Lassonde School of Engineering - York University and York University Markham Campus. Trade, investment, higher-education cooperation, and people-to-people ties between our countries deepen interdependence- giving our bilateral relationship the resilience to weather […]
York University is advancing its global research leadership with the launch of an expanded Global Research Excellence (GRE) Fund for 2025-26. Now entering its second year, the GRE Fund presents a new stream focused on recruiting exceptional postdoctoral researchers through international collaboration, reinforcing York’s role as a leader in globally connected, high-impact research. “GRE is a testament […]
Last week, York University Provost and Vice-President Academic Lisa Philipps welcomed a distinguished delegation of high school administrators from China, including Andy Truong, Executive Director of AKD International and proud YorkU Alumnus, LIU Yan, Principal of High School Attached to Renmin University of China, Sky Jiang, Principal of Beijing Concord School, Christina Wang, Vice President […]
Two major initiatives aimed at supporting Asian Canadian communities will launch this month at York University through the Asian Business and Management Program (ABMP). A unit of the York Centre for Asian Research (YCAR), ABMP provides professional development and management training to officials and professionals from across Asia. It also offers career experience programs for Asian students studying at […]
By Deirdre Kelly In the lush hills of Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica, York University’s Las Nubes EcoCampus shows how education can cross borders. At its centre is Casita Azul, a modest one-room library that serves as a hub for cultural exchange, community empowerment and collaboration. Recently, Casita Azul received a donation from Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA […]
By Gloria Suhasini With public and private partnerships in both countries, Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Schulich School of Business runs Together Mission, making startup dreams come true for several students and recent grads since 2021 York University’s Schulich School of Business successfully concluded the fifth edition of its Together Mission, recently. More […]