TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2023 – A York University-led program is helping bolster health care in the Global South by providing more than $5.8 million in funding for 16 projects in as many countries, including polio surveillance in Ethiopia and helping Indigenous communities in the Philippines. “We have led the call to strengthen the health-care system in […]
Since 2022, over 300 students from 28 Chinese universities have benefited from the Global Perspectives program, a partnership between York University’s Asian Business and Management Program (ABMP) and the Faculty of Science. Established in 2022, the Global Perspectives program offers a series of impactful online, non-degree courses that cater to various academic interests and career […]
York’s research excellence, top-notch training facilities and steadfast commitment to sustainability goals attract international partnerships York University is gaining prominence through partnerships with Canadian and international governments, multinational corporations and non-profit organizations for its impactful global leadership in sustainability, research expertise, state-of-the-art training facilities and overarching commitment to a sustainable future . A recent testament […]
TORONTO, July 13, 2023 – Extreme weather events linked to climate change are affecting water quality, quantity and sustainability for some of the world’s most vulnerable, but the United Nations and York University along with its partners are working toward solutions. Join us Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ET for a virtual event during the High-Level Political […]
York University UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability Chairholder Charles Hopkins and Coordinator Katrin Kohl will join the official Canadian delegation to the 2023 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (UN HLPF).The UN HLPF is the central platform within the United Nations system to track progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. More than 2,700 delegates are expected to attend […]
York University will host a full day symposium on July 19 together with The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) to explore the important role of higher education in addressing global inequalities. ACU is a convenor of a community of higher education institutions from across the Commonwealth and provides opportunities for learning, collaboration and knowledge sharing. In addition, […]
Associate Professor and York University Research Chair in Global Change Biology, Sapna Sharma, will moderate a 90-minute virtual panel on July 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. entitled “Humanitarian responses to emerging water crises as a result of extreme climatic events” at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).The panel – which will be proceeded […]
While most post-secondary institutions across Canada mark International Education Week (IEW) during the third week of November, York University celebrated over the entire month of November. “International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and cultural and academic exchange worldwide,” said Vinitha Gengatharan, assistant vice-president, global engagement and partnerships, York International. […]
Students participating in York University’s inaugural Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action Student Challenge will share their SDG action projects with the public virtually at the March 28 Go Global SDGs in Action Knowledge Fair. The fair begins at 6:30 p.m. and registration is required. By Elaine Smith Since January, York students and their peers from partner universities have […]
York University’s new Go Global Student SDGs in Action Challenge kicks into high gear this week with an orientation session for the successful student applicants to the program. By Elaine Smith The four-year program, funded by York and the federal government’s Global Skills Opportunity program ($500,000 for four years), will empower a group of York students each year to […]