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Celebrating Excellence: Psychology Graduate Students Honoured

The Graduate Program in Psychology proudly recognizes 29 students for exceptional academic achievement, research excellence, and contributions to the field. Their work spans cognitive neuroscience, clinical interventions, social change, equity, and mental health advocacy. Canadian Psychological Association Certificate of Academic ExcellenceMaster’s Level Group photo of award recipients from the Graduate Program in Psychology PhD Level […]

York U study seeks elite athletes to explore brain health after concussion

A York University research team is inviting elite athletes to participate in a groundbreaking study examining the long-term effects of concussion and sub-concussive impacts on brain health. Led by PhD candidate Sara Weinberg from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science and supervised by Faculty of Health Associate Professor Taylor Cleworth and Professor Lauren Sergio, […]

York researchers share immersive storytelling practices

York University is earning recognition in the world of emergent media and extended reality (XR) through a project that draws inspiration from the micro-economy of sari-sari stores in the Philippines. These community-operated convenience shops, often managed by women and deeply embedded in local culture, are the focus of the Sari-Sari Xchange (SSX) initiative, a partnership […]

York experts call for equity in fight against antimicrobial resistance

York University researchers are challenging how the world tackles antimicrobial resistance (AMR), calling for a more equitable and sustainable approach to surveillance and governance. Published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, the research explores how AMR surveillance systems can better reflect the needs of vulnerable communities and under-resourced countries. Led by Raphael Aguiar, postdoctoral […]

Doctoral student earns recognition for social justice research, advocacy

Prilly Bicknell-Hersco, a York University PhD student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is one of this year’s Rising Graduate Scholars selected by The EDU Ledger, a leading higher education magazine, for making a meaningful impact in academia and beyond. The Rising Graduate Scholars recognition, presented annually by The EDU Ledger, honours a select group […]

Championing Inclusion: FGS Associate Director Honoured with York’s Excellence in DEDI Award

We are proud to celebrate Richolette Freckleton (associate director, research, scholarships & awards), recipient of this year’s Excellence in Decolonization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEDI) Award—an honour recognizing exceptional passion, dedication, and impact in advancing these values across York University. The Excellence in DEDI Award highlights outstanding achievements in practices, events, policies, programs, or initiatives […]

Canada’s most powerful women include York alumni, former faculty

York University alumni are among this year’s winners of the Women Executive Network's (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards, celebrating leadership and impact across diverse fields. Zeina Ismail (MES '13), an alum of the Graduate Program in Environmental Studies, is an associate vice-president of everyday banking at TD Bank, where she leads acquisition […]

Sustainability in action: York alumni named leaders for driving environmental change

Two York University alumni are among Canada’s 2025 Clean50 leaders for their innovative and lasting contributions to environmental impact and climate action. Each year, the Clean50 Awards celebrate 50 individuals from across Canada whose work over the previous two years has created measurable progress toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. This year, two York University […]

Building Resilience, Inspiring Change: A Path Toward a More Compassionate Future

For Marwah Azizi, pursuing a Master of Disaster and Emergency Management (MDEM) at York University is more than an academic goal—it’s a personal mission to create positive change and build a more equitable future. With an undergraduate degree in Public Health, Azizi developed a strong awareness of the systemic inequities that affect how marginalized and […]

York grads earn national recognition for excellence in Canadian studies

Two recent graduates from York's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) have received top honours from the Canadian Studies Network–Réseau d’études canadiennes (CSN-RÉC) for innovative work that explores identity, place and experience in Canada. A bilingual scholarly association, CSN–RÉC connects and supports academics, students and institutions engaged in Canadian studies through research, teaching […]