Four individuals with affiliations to York University have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding contributions to equity, social justice and Indigenous engagement. The Royal Society of Canada recognized 17 distinguished Canadians this year for their contributions to the humanities, social sciences, life sciences and science.
Four PhD candidates from York University are recipients of this year's prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, which support exceptional doctoral students studying in the areas of social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering, and health. Presented by the Government of Canada, the program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting those […]
Alumni from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), Osgoode Hall Law School, Schulich School of Business, the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Graduate Studies have made a significant mark on the Canadian entertainment industry this year, taking home top honours at the Canadian Screen Awards. From reality television […]
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 […]
International Women’s Day 2025, themed “Accelerate Action,” emphasizes the urgent need for gender equality. This year's focus is on creating a world where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is integral and differences are valued. Women, especially in academia, are at the forefront, challenging norms and reshaping disciplines. Alice MacLachlan, vice-provost and dean at York University’s Faculty […]
Zoe M. Savitsky, a doctoral candidate at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, was named a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar for work that promises to examine the ways corporations gained the power of expression and how they have expanded and defended that power. The recognition marks not just a professional accomplishment for Savitsky but […]