York University researchers Grace Bischof and John Moores, from the Lassonde School of Engineering, are developing new tools to ensure future missions to Mars do not accidentally contaminate the planet with microbes from Earth. Mars has been a focus of space exploration for more than six decades. As more missions are planned, new research from York highlights an important […]
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 […]
When Ida Fazeli graduated with a bachelor of science in molecular biology, she weighed a decision many students face: whether to continue studies in science, pursue a business degree or enter the workforce and gain the industry experience she craved. York University’s Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) program provided an answer. One of a kind in Canada, […]
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 […]
AgendaThursday, March 5, 20262:30 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting’s email notice. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd 2. Division of Equity, People and Culture Presentation (.pdf)Parissa Safai, Vice-President Equity, People & Culture 3. Launch of the […]
A new certificate is available for York University graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to enhance knowledge and practical skills in decolonizing, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (DEDIA). The certificate is designed to help grad students apply DEDIA principles to academic work, research, teaching and professional settings. Co-created by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and […]
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 […]
York University Libraries has transformed nearly five decades of Caribbean culture into a vibrant, living archive with the unveiling of the Heritage Singers Canada collection – a fusion of culture, memory and community. Faculty, students and researchers will find materials that document nearly 50 years of Caribbean folk performance, community-building and cultural expressions – a collection considered to […]
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 University Lassonde School of Engineering Professor Gene Cheung is pioneering miniaturized AI models that reduce training costs, energy consumption and environmental impact, and has launched a new partnership with Manulife to further advance this work, making AI systems smaller, more efficient and more practical for real-world large language model applications[…]