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, […]
A prolific year of student-led Mars research supervised by York University Professor Isaac Smith reflects more than academic productivity. It highlights an approach built on giving graduate students the freedom to pursue their own ideas. Through this approach, Smith's students have collectively advanced understanding of some of the most significant unknowns surrounding ice on Mars, […]
Graduate Wellness Day brought students together to explore resources, build community and prioritize well-being. For graduate students, the demands of academic life can extend far beyond the classroom. On Aug. 6, York University graduate students came together to make space for something that can easily be overlooked: their well-being. Graduate Wellness Day brought students together […]
A York University doctoral scholar is receiving provincial recognition for research that could help strengthen mental health services for adults with autism. Emma Resendes, who begins her PhD this fall studying psychology in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, has earned a 2026-27 Autism Scholars Award for her research that evaluates a virtual education program designed […]
Many patients who could benefit from cardiac rehabilitation never receive it, according to a global study led by Rachael Carson, a PhD candidate in York University's Faculty of Health. As cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs have been shown to reduce mortality, lower hospital […]
As climate change warms the planet, a new study led by York University postdoctoral fellow Marco Tosato examines the risks and potential solutions associated with a growing consequence: the spread of disease-carrying ticks into new regions. “Climate change is rapidly expanding habitats for ticks and mosquitoes across Canada, driving up rates of Lyme disease and […]