York University researchers have captured half a century of Canadian life in a landmark study that began in Ontario classrooms and now spans generations. Culminating in a new book titled The Story of a Generation, the research marks the longest-running Canadian generational study of its kind, following nearly 50 years in the lives of a cohort of […]
A new Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) award will help underrepresented scholars balance research with caregiving and community responsibilities, providing financial relief and supporting equity, inclusion and access. Students who identify as Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) often face inequities in access to funding – particularly those with caregiving responsibilities, community obligations or […]
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 […]
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 […]
York University Professor David Koffman knows the power of a good conversation. As a historian and executive producer of the new podcast Tête-à-tête: Conversations in Canadian Jewish Studies, he’s betting that the best way to bring fresh scholarship to a wider audience isn’t another journal article – it’s a smart, human exchange you can listen […]
Alumni from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), Osgoode Hall Law School, Schulich School of Business, the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Graduate Studies have made a significant mark on the Canadian entertainment industry this year, taking home top honours at the Canadian Screen Awards. From reality television […]
Dr. Sheila Harms, MD, a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Faculty of Education, is the recipient of the prestigious 2020 U21 Health Sciences Group (HSG) Teaching Excellence Award. The award was established in 2014 by deans of medicine as a way to celebrate and reward exceptional educational scholarship, particularly amongst research-intensive universities, across the U21 […]