When Ida Fazeli graduated with a bachelor of science in molecular biology, she weighed a decision many students face: whether to continue studies in science, pursue a business degree or enter the workforce and gain the industry experience she craved. York University’s Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) program provided an answer. One of a kind in Canada, […]
Last week, our campus brought biotech employers together with students from the Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM), the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology, and the Micro credential in Vaccine Production and Quality Assurance to share real world hiring perspectives and build connections. Employers spoke candidly about what they look for in early career hires, the skills […]
A new certificate is available for York University graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to enhance knowledge and practical skills in decolonizing, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (DEDIA). The certificate is designed to help grad students apply DEDIA principles to academic work, research, teaching and professional settings. Co-created by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and […]
Three members of the York University community are among 30 individuals appointed to the Order of Ontario on Feb. 17 by Edith Dumont, lieutenant-governor of Ontario. Appointments recognize innovators and leaders from diverse fields whose work has played a role in building a stronger province, country and world. This year’s appointees join 15 York community […]
York University Libraries has transformed nearly five decades of Caribbean culture into a vibrant, living archive with the unveiling of the Heritage Singers Canada collection – a fusion of culture, memory and community. Faculty, students and researchers will find materials that document nearly 50 years of Caribbean folk performance, community-building and cultural expressions – a collection considered to […]
York University alumnus Justin Gray (MA ’14) of School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design,has won the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album for his project IMMERSED. The album was recognized for its innovative use of immersive sound and its collaborative scope, bringing together 38 artists from around the world, including several York faculty […]
Toluwanimi Faromika, a PhD Student in the Department of Psychology, has relaunched The BrainCore Podcast, which explores the real-world possibilities of psychological science. BrainCore is a podcast and video series that makes the world of psychology more accessible, inspiring, and practical. BrainCore invites leading researchers, practitioners, and changemakers to explore how psychological science intersects with real-world […]
York University has introduced new resources that will help faculty, staff and administrators clearly understand the expectations, guidelines and responsibilities that support the consistent, reliable and responsible use of institutional data across the University. Data governance at York University is rooted in shared expectations that improve trust, access and accountability when working with institutional data[…]
The Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes students who go above and beyond in contributing to the growth, development and vitality of York University. Established in 2012, the award is named after Robert J. Tiffin, who served as York’s vice-president of students for nine years. Through his strong leadership, dedication and integrity, Tiffin transformed […]
Despite widespread commitments to equity and intersectionality, many Canadian non-profits face barriers to translating these frameworks into everyday practice, according to new research from York University. The study led by Ashlee Christoffersen, a postdoctoral researcher hosted by the Department of Politics in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, aims to fill gaps in […]