A York University research team is inviting elite athletes to participate in a groundbreaking study examining the long-term effects of concussion and sub-concussive impacts on brain health. Led by PhD candidate Sara Weinberg from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science and supervised by Faculty of Health Associate Professor Taylor Cleworth and Professor Lauren Sergio, […]
York University is earning recognition in the world of emergent media and extended reality (XR) through a project that draws inspiration from the micro-economy of sari-sari stores in the Philippines. These community-operated convenience shops, often managed by women and deeply embedded in local culture, are the focus of the Sari-Sari Xchange (SSX) initiative, a partnership […]
York University researchers are challenging how the world tackles antimicrobial resistance (AMR), calling for a more equitable and sustainable approach to surveillance and governance. Published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, the research explores how AMR surveillance systems can better reflect the needs of vulnerable communities and under-resourced countries. Led by Raphael Aguiar, postdoctoral […]
A York University researcher has been awarded more than $645,000 in funding for two projects aimed at advancing bone graft technology and improving post-cancer care. Assistant Professor Razieh (Neda) Salahandish of York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering has secured two major research grants: a $300,000 Ontario Centre of Innovation’s Collaborate 2 Commercialize (OCI-C2C) grant; and a Mitacs Business […]
The York University Psychology Clinic (YUPC) has expanded its services to include a range of virtual, brief family programs. Family therapy can be difficult to access due to its intensive nature and the logistical challenges of coordinating multiple family members. To address this gap, the YUPC is collaborating with researchers in York’s Department of Psychology […]
To advance York University’s commitment to excellence in scholarship, the Research Commons helps faculty members develop and execute purposeful, disciplinary and interdisciplinary research programs that generate new knowledge and positive change. Established in early 2020 by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI), the Research Commons serves as the University’s hub for research training, […]
On September 2, York University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) and York University Libraries welcomed more than 400 new graduate students, both at the Master’s and Doctoral-level, to Keele campus with a vibrant in-person social event—the first of its kind in more than four years. Held at the beautifully reimagined Collaboratory Space in Scott Library, […]
The Centre for Feminist Research (CFR) at York University hosted a powerful and thought-provoking book launch for Memorializing Violence: Transnational Feminist Reflections, a collection of feminist and queer reflections on the transnational lives of memorialization practices. Edited by Alison Crosby, Associate Professor in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, and Heather Evans, doctoral […]
Do you hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline, whether related to translation or not? Do you have advanced writing skills in English and an additional language? Have you ever wondered about the role translation plays in almost every aspect of communication and the movement of knowledge across cultures and borders? The Master in Translation […]
In a world defined by rapid change and global challenges, the call for bold, compassionate, and visionary leadership has never been louder. At York University, we are proud to see our alumni stepping up to meet that call—not someday, but now. York’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program celebrates exceptional young leaders who are using […]