York University, in collaboration with the Embassy and Consulates of Germany in Canada, brought together Canadian and German experts for an afternoon of conversations on water sustainability, climate resilience and innovation on 27 October 2026. Canada and Germany have much to learn from one another in developing and implementing national water strategies that are resilient […]
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 […]
York University will advance its global research profile with the arrival of Germany’s Max Mehltretter, a computer scientist and recipient of a Humboldt Research Fellowship who will undertake a six-month visit under the supervision of Professor Jinjun Shan. The Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship, awarded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, is a competitive international research program. […]
York University is pleased to have hosted colleagues from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for a week-long visit focused on advancing collaboration between our institutions. The visit brought together faculty, students, and industry partners for:🎓 Technical exchanges on Built Environment digital twin development and visual analytics with focus on construction.🌐 Workshops to identify gaps in visualization and intelligent data […]
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 […]
York University was honored to welcome President Dr. Hoang Cong Gia Khanh and Dr. Le Van Hinh, Head of the Department of Cooperation and Development from the University of Economics and Law, VNUHCM (UEL). Hosted by York International, the meeting brought together UEL leadership with York’s senior administration, academicians, researchers, and representatives from York University […]
York University was honoured to welcome Prof. Nathaniel Bantayan, Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension, and Prof. Rossana Marie Amongo, Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Hosted by YorkU Vice President Research and Innovation Dr. Amir Asif, the meeting brought together UPLB leadership with York’s senior administration, […]
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 […]