York University welcomed eight new members to its Board of Governors over the spring and summer, strengthening the Board’s role in guiding York’s continued growth and development. The new members bring diverse expertise spanning business, technology, law, health and student leadership. “York University is fortunate to welcome such a talented and diverse group of leaders […]
What began as a project to manage a growing number of funding inquires has transformed into a new service model that expands support for graduate students at York University. The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) recently launched an AI-powered graduate funding virtual assistant that connects students and staff with information in seconds. Navi provides students […]
Barriers facing Deaf, DeafBlind, blind and partially sighted (DDBBPS) people are well known within those communities, but can be overlooked in health-equity research. A new study by York University PhD candidate Sammy Jo Johnson aims to address that gap by documenting challenges the DDBBPS community faces within the health care system. At York University, Johnson’s […]
York University alumni and faculty members are among this year’s winners of the Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards, which celebrate women driving change across sectors including technology, health care, law and finance. With more than two decades of board experience, Corinne Boone (MES ’94) has developed expertise in governance […]
Most people have felt dizzy after standing up too quickly. But what if that same change in posture could also affect how well someone thinks, remembers information or makes decisions? A new study by Faculty of Health doctoral student Olivia Ramraj looks for the answer. For Ramraj, the path to exploring that question began during […]
York University researcher Grace Grothaus is developing wearable technology and community-driven research tools to help people see the air pollution they encounter every day. When Grothaus first set out during her PhD studies to make invisible air pollution visible, she envisioned wearable technology that could help people understand the pollutants they encounter while walking, cycling […]
Students and alumni from York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) will be in the spotlight during this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), with contributions to films, television, experimental cinema and public installations. Bourges' latest short film explores self discovery, faith and the search for meaning in everyday life, continuing […]
Tackling can be one of the biggest barriers facing people interested in trying rugby or returning to the sport. Samantha Burelle, a York University PhD candidate, and Karl Erickson, an associate professor in the Faculty of Health, are partnering with Peterborough Rugby Club to change that. Across Canada, rugby is becoming more popular, says Erickson. […]
Access to reproductive health care can be limited for women in correctional settings, affecting access to contraception, prenatal care, abortion services and postpartum support. Claudia Vergara, York University PhD candidate, is investigating how women in Ontario's correctional system navigate those challenges and where opportunities exist to strengthen care. Her work has earned provincial recognition through […]
Employees with autism may bring valuable perspectives to the workplace, but whether those capabilities are recognized can depend on the systems and environments around them, according to research by York University-affiliated father-and-son collaborators Lorne Hartman and Braxton Hartman. “They need to think about whether their existing systems help or get in the way,” adds Braxton, […]