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Awards & Recognition

Master’s student strengthens AI innovation through internship

A master's student, Caleb Morgan, at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering is heading to Tokyo this month, where he will help researchers sharpen how AI technology reads and uses data. Morgan is the second York student accepted into the competitive international research internship at the National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan. The program offers graduate […]

MSc Graduate Amaar Hussein Receives National Chemistry Award

Amaar Hussein, a recent MSc graduate, received a national chemistry award for outstanding achievement and potential in research by a graduate student. The CCUCC Chemistry Master of Science Award is intended to recognize outstanding achievement and potential in research by a graduate student who has fulfilled all of the requirements for an MSc degree for […]

York earns Canada’s Best Diversity Employers recognition for third year

For the third consecutive year, York University has been recognized by a leading national agency as one of Canada’s top organizations committed to advancing social justice, decolonizing, equity, diversity and inclusion (DEDI) across its campuses. The annual Canada’s Best Diversity Employers list is part of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project and evaluates workplace diversity […]

Order of Ontario honours York U-affiliated community members

Three members of the York University community are among 30 individuals appointed to the Order of Ontario on Feb. 17 by Edith Dumont, lieutenant-governor of Ontario. Appointments recognize innovators and leaders from diverse fields whose work has played a role in building a stronger province, country and world. This year’s appointees join 15 York community […]

AMPD Music alumnus wins Grammy Award

York University alumnus Justin Gray (MA ’14) of School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design,has won the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album for his project IMMERSED. The album was recognized for its innovative use of immersive sound and its collaborative scope, bringing together 38 artists from around the world, including several York faculty […]

York professor honoured for advancing children’s mental health

Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell has been recognized for advancing evidence‑based mental health support for children and youth across Canada. Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell has been recognized for advancing evidence‑based mental health support for children and youth across Canada. Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada (SMSK) – a prominent charity […]

Nominations open for Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

The Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes students who go above and beyond in contributing to the growth, development and vitality of York University. Established in 2012, the award is named after Robert J. Tiffin, who served as York’s vice-president of students for nine years. Through his strong leadership, dedication and integrity, Tiffin transformed […]

Award places York U among world leaders in medical AI research, innovation

A four-person team from York University joined hundreds of competitors in a prestigious AI challenge with one goal: to be recognized among those leading advancements for medical decision-making. PhD students Israt Jahan and Md Tahmid Rahman Laskar, along with professors Jimmy Huang and Chun Peng, have been tackling a critical dilemma in health care by […]

TIFF positions York U filmmakers among Canada’s best

Each year, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) selects Canada’s Top Ten, a list celebrating the best in recent Canadian cinema, from feature-length films to shorts. Members of York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design frequently appear on the annual list, reflecting the creative impact of York graduates and their status among […]

York professor earns award for excellence in postdoctoral mentorship

York University Professor Jane Heffernan’s leadership in developing the next generation of researchers has earned her University-wide recognition in postdoctoral supervision. Heffernan, a professor in the Faculty of Science, was named the 2025 Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year by the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). The award recognizes supervisors whose excellence in mentorship shapes scholars’ […]