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 […]
Despite widespread commitments to equity and intersectionality, many Canadian non-profits face barriers to translating these frameworks into everyday practice, according to new research from York University. The study led by Ashlee Christoffersen, a postdoctoral researcher hosted by the Department of Politics in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, aims to fill gaps in […]
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 York University postdoctoral fellow is leading groundbreaking research that combines epidemiology, data science and community partnership to better understand neurological and mental health risks among people experiencing homelessness in Canada. Working in the School of Health Policy and Management in the Faculty of Health, Frederic Fu’s work examines how structural conditions, such as housing […]
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, […]