A new study led by York University researchers is shedding light on a little‑understood experience reported by many people living with limb loss: phantom limb telescoping. New work by Andrea Aternali, a doctoral researcher in the Faculty of Health, Heather Lumsden-Ruegg, master’s researcher, and Department of Psychology Professor Joel Katz, is advancing understanding of this phenomenon. "Despite decades of research […]
Filmmaker alumni from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) were recognized with awards and honourable mentions at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). This year’s TIFF featured a strong presence from AMPD with nine alumni selected to showcase their creative works to audiences from the global film community. Several […]
For decades, the Jane-Finch neighbourhood has been in media headlines that focus on crime and poverty. But York University alumni are helping rewrite that narrative through education, mentorship and community investment. Two graduates, Talisha Ramsaroop and Krystle Skeete, who are former residents of the Jane-Finch community, are leading efforts to empower youth and strengthen ties […]
In the lush hills of Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica, York University’s Las Nubes EcoCampus shows how education can cross borders. At its centre is Casita Azul, a modest one-room library that serves as a hub for cultural exchange, community empowerment and collaboration. Recently, Casita Azul received a donation from Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA (EMBA) students at […]