To advance York University’s commitment to excellence in scholarship, the Research Commons helps faculty members develop and execute purposeful, disciplinary and interdisciplinary research programs that generate new knowledge and positive change. Established in early 2020 by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI), the Research Commons serves as the University’s hub for research training, […]
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. The GRE […]
Graduate Biotechnology Students from York University Markham Campus attended the Life Sciences Ontario (LSO)'s Ideas to Action Forum this week. From Jillian Paul who unpacked Ontario’s Health Innovation Pathway, to Paul Woods MD MS and D.A. (Gus) Grant, AB, LLB, MD, CCFP, ICD.D who emphasized the importance of graduates seeking front-line experience to Cate Murray […]
Four individuals with affiliations to York University have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding contributions to equity, social justice and Indigenous engagement. The Royal Society of Canada recognized 17 distinguished Canadians this year for their contributions to the humanities, social sciences, life sciences and science.
A York University graduate student has earned provincial recognition for research that could reshape how mental health services support youth with complex needs. Jessica Klein, a master’s candidate in the Clinical Developmental Psychology graduate program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, has received the 2025–2026 Autism Scholars Award. Funded by Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and […]
We had the honor of welcoming Lindy Forte from EVERSANA to our Graduate Biotechnology Programs at York University Markham Campus to share her expertise on Market Access in the Biotechnology sector. We are deeply grateful for her insights and generosity in supporting our students’ professional growth. LinkedIn post by Jade Atallah. Photo of Lindy Forte speaking […]
York University Lassonde School of Engineering student Garnet Maxwell has created a drone that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and map litter, offering cities a faster, more precise approach to waste management. City waste management departments across Canada face a costly bottleneck: before cleanup crews can be deployed, workers must manually survey litter, walking […]
Filmmaker alumni from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) were recognized with awards and honourable mentions at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). This year’s TIFF featured a strong presence from AMPD with nine alumni selected to showcase their creative works to audiences from the global film community. Several […]
On September 2, York University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) and York University Libraries welcomed more than 400 new graduate students, both at the Master’s and Doctoral-level, to Keele campus with a vibrant in-person social event—the first of its kind in more than four years. Held at the beautifully reimagined Collaboratory Space in Scott Library, […]
York University is collaborating with research partners across the African continent on a new international project that will explore how intellectual propery (IP) can support inclusive innovation. Backed by a $743,000 grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the three-year project is led by the University of Pretoria and supported by the Open AIR […]