Congolese politician-turned-businessman Eugene Serufuli had a vision that all of his children would attend university abroad, living together and looking out for each other as they earned a degree that would set them up for life. Dating back to 2018, eight of his nine children have travelled the 10,000 kilometres to Canada from the Democratic […]
By Alex Huls A research initiative led by York University is building lasting partnerships and resources to support community-driven autonomy strategies across Central America and the Caribbean. In 2024, Prilly Bicknell-Hersco sat on the shaded porch of a house on Colombia’s San Andrés Archipelago, surrounded by seven Raizal women, an Afro-Caribbean ethnic group native to the region. […]
When Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was sworn in as Ghana’s first female vice-president on Jan. 7, it marked the latest barrier shattered by the York University alumna. Her inauguration is another milestone in her journey from distinguished academic to national leader. Long before entering the political arena, she achieved historic firsts as the first female vice-chancellor of a […]
By Gloria Suhasini New and returning students enjoy a meet and greet with the University president, foreign diplomats and peers “From the very first day I stepped on the York University campus, what I found most appealing was the mix of students from all over the world! This led to new friendships and connections which […]
York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is gaining recognition for its Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs), designed to assist newcomers to the country in navigating the complexities of the Canadian job market. Within the Bridging Program, there are two options on offer: the Foundations Program, which includes courses created […]
York University’s summertime, faculty-led study abroad opportunities continue to be popular post-pandemic, and it’s not only 20-somethings who are taking advantage of the chance to broaden their cultural horizons. Mature students, too, are registering for courses that take them across the globe. York International, the University’s hub for both international students and international education programs, […]
When political science major Sara Harsini heard York University was hosting a Model European Union (EU) for university students nationwide, she signed up to participate and convinced her third-year classmate, Nawal Alhawari, to join her. The Model EU, a simulation of the work done by the European governing body, was held this spring and organized by Heather MacRae, an […]
Fifteen undergraduate students, from across Faculties and disciplines, travelled to South Korea for a Global Political Studies course designed to immerse undergraduates in the history and culture of the country – both academically and experientially. Each year, students in the course South Korea: The Politics of Youth and Old Age participate in a unique opportunity […]
York University’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate program offers students a unique experiential education opportunity: participate in an international teaching practicum in Japan, in partnership with Meiji University, where they can practice teaching in an English immersion program. Setting teachers up for success when they’re at the front of a classroom […]
TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2023 – Renewed relationships, new collaborations, future engagement opportunities are just some of the results of York University’s recent delegation to India, aside from increased awareness about the University and its global engagement. The two-week trip included meetings with strategic partners, high school counsellors, alumni, government officials and media, and exploratory conversations with […]