Partnerships

York nursing uses global learning to advance gender-affirming care

Research led by York University's Roya Haghiri-Vijeh is embracing Globally Networked Learning (GNL) for nursing collaboration on 2SLGBTQIA+ care. In 2023, a Canadian-wide review of undergraduate nursing programs found that of all 2SLGBTQIA+ topics, gender-affirming care was the least included in the curriculum. Haghiri-Vijehan, assistant professor in the Faculty of Health, was not surprised given her own experience as an educator. The […]

York University scientists help bridge research and policy in Ontario

Three York University researchers will participate in a provincial program designed to strengthen connections between science and policy.Ciuying Jian (associate professor, Lassonde School of Engineering), Trevor VandenBoer (associate professor, Faculty of Science) and Daanish Mulla (postdoctoral fellow, Faculty of Health) are three of 34 delegates selected to engage in dialogue with policymakers during the 2026 […]

Master’s student strengthens AI innovation through internship

A master's student, Caleb Morgan, at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering is heading to Tokyo this month, where he will help researchers sharpen how AI technology reads and uses data. Morgan is the second York student accepted into the competitive international research internship at the National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan. The program offers graduate […]

Unique master’s program opens doors to biotechnology careers

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, […]

York prof innovating smaller, faster and more sustainable AI

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[…]

York expands Global Research Excellence Fund to attract top talent

York University is advancing its global research leadership with the launch of an expanded Global Research Excellence (GRE) Fund for 2025-26. Now entering its second year, the GRE Fund presents a new stream focused on recruiting exceptional postdoctoral researchers through international collaboration, reinforcing York’s role as a leader in globally connected, high-impact research. The GRE […]

York joins global research effort on innovation in Africa

York University is collaborating with research partners across the African continent on a new international project that will explore how intellectual propery (IP) can support inclusive innovation. Backed by a $743,000 grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the three-year project is led by the University of Pretoria and supported by the Open AIR […]

Future business leaders drive social innovation in Costa Rica

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 […]

York U expands innovation ecosystem with Lab2Market Validate program

York University’s YSpace continues to expand its innovation ecosystem through strategic partnership with Lab2Market (L2M) to deliver the Lab2Market Validate Ontario Cohort. This initiative provides graduate researchers with the resources and mentorship needed to transform their research ideas into market-ready innovations. This four-month program offers graduate students and their faculty supervisors a structured path to […]

York U researchers design wearable device to monitor health

Ever wonder what secrets sweat holds about health? A team of researchers at York University is working to make this a reality by designing a simple wearable device that decodes those secrets in real time. Led by Razieh Salahandish, an assistant professor in York’s Lassonde School of Engineering, the research team is developing a wearable […]