More than 20 York University community members have been recognized with a prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, a commemorative honour awarded to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to public service and society. Recipients of the King Charles III medal are recognized for their meaningful impact across various sectors, including education, research, public […]
Ever wonder what secrets sweat holds about health? A team of researchers at York University is working to make this a reality by designing a simple wearable device that decodes those secrets in real time. Led by Razieh Salahandish, an assistant professor in York’s Lassonde School of Engineering, the research team is developing a wearable […]
A York University doctoral student has been recognized with a top honour in the field of personality assessment for his work on new approaches to substance use risk. Anthony Battaglia, a PhD candidate in clinical psychology, has been awarded the Mary S. Cerney Award by the Society for Personality Assessment (SPA) for the best graduate […]
Opportunities to use media and arts as a catalyst for change in York University’s Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) will be significantly enhanced through the newly renovated Wild Garden Media Centre. Located in the Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies building at the Keele Campus, the centre supports faculty, graduate students and students in […]
York University has launched a new academic partnership with Jiangnan University in Wuxi, China, establishing an international pathway for graduate studies in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The 3+1+1 program – named for its structure – allows students to complete three years of undergraduate study at Jiangnan, followed by a fourth year (the first […]
The Faculty of Science at York University is home to exceptional students, educators and researchers who drive innovation in teaching and discovery. Through their dedication, they foster inclusive and innovative learning environments, advance cutting-edge research and shape the future of scientific inquiry. Their outstanding contributions are recognized annually through the Faculty’s Excellence Awards. The 2024 […]
York University Professor David Hood's pioneering research on muscle physiology and metabolism has earned him the Canadian Physiological Society's (CPS) highest honour, the Sarrazin Award.
Ethel Tungohan, associate professor in the Departments of Politics and Social Science and Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, has been awarded the 2024 Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year Award by York University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).
Research out of York University has made history as the first to document that muscle weakness precedes muscle wasting in cancer—a groundbreaking discovery that presents new possibilities for early detection and treatment of the disease.
Unwavering support for students and a commitment to his local graduate community are only some of the attributes of Professor Benjamin Berger (Graduate Programs in Law, and Socio-Legal Studies), who is this year’s recipient of the 2023-2024 Faculty Teaching Award. The York community came together to celebrate this accomplishment at the Faculty Council meeting on […]