How York University approaches research, teaching, learning, student thriving and its relationships both at the University and with the broader community is at the centre of the University’s new academic plan. The newly launched 2026-30 University Academic Plan (UAP) offers a set of shared principles to guide academic planning, decision-making and institutional priorities across the […]
A York University-led research team has received $700,000 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to examine health care access and long-term health outcomes among 2SLGBTQIA+ populations in Canada. The study is led by Antony Chum, associate professor in York University's Faculty of Health, with co-principal applicant Yihong Bai (University of Manitoba) and co-principal knowledge […]
A York alumna, professor and donor reflects on a life of connection and purpose. Many years ago, I attended a workshop on developing a personal mission statement. We were encouraged to craft a phrase—succinct, memorable, and aspirational—that would guide both our professional and personal lives. Mine has served me well ever since: “To contribute positively […]
A bold interdisciplinary program is bridging science and business. That is the talent York University set out to build. At its Markham Campus, the Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) and the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (GDB) train graduate students to be more than scientists. They train them to lead at the intersection of research, industry […]
Throughout his academic journey, Wahid Khan, York University course director and PhD student has worked to ensure students from diverse backgrounds see themselves reflected in physical and health education. His commitment to equitable and culturally responsive teaching and learning – a defining focus of his work as course director and instructor at the Faculty of […]
We recently delivered our AMI-LITE liquid handling system to a lab at York University Markham Campus, giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with automated liquid handling. By working with the AMI-LITE, students can explore how automated workflows are developed, understand the importance of precision and reproducibility, and build practical skills relevant to research […]
Well-being Week offers York graduate students an opportunity to pause, reflect and connect while highlighting wellness resources available throughout their studies. Graduate studies can involve balancing coursework, research, deadlines and life outside the University. Well-being Week at York University, taking place Oct. 5 to 9, 2026, offers students an opportunity to reflect on six dimensions […]
Lassonde PhD student Shane Ackerley will present Making Space: Signals and Noise at Nuit Blanche Toronto 2026. Drawing on his research with York University’s Nanosatellite Research Laboratory, the interactive installation invites visitors to explore how technology, movement and shared signals shape the way we observe and understand space. In one installation, visitors step into a […]
Just one month into their programs, biotechnology students at York University's Markham Campus are already building the skills the sector needs. Our Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (GDB) students will complete an intensive eight-month program that combines coursework and experiential learning. Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) students pair scientific expertise with business and management training, then […]
The Collaboratory Space on the second floor of Scott Library is usually a quiet place in early September. On September 8th, it was anything but. More than 350 incoming graduate students attended GRAD@YorkU, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) social fair for students starting a master's or doctoral degree this fall. Over the lunch hour, the […]