CIHR funds York study on concussion recovery in working-age adults

New funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) will support a York-led study to investigate the influence of sex-related differences in cognitive-motor integration on concussion recovery in working-age adults. CIHR will provide $401,625 in funding over five years to Professor Lauren Sergio, York Research Chair in Brain Health and Skilled Performance and principal investigator […]

Associate Professor Chris Ardern to serve as associate dean, research in Faculty of Health

The following is a message prepared by Dean Paul McDonald, Faculty of Health: Professor Maz Fallah announced in December 2020 that he had accepted a wonderful opportunity to serve as the new dean of the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Guelph. Following his announcement, I began consultations with senior faculty members and […]

Faculty of Health highlights excellence in teaching, research and service

Awards that highlight faculty accomplishments in teaching, research and service in the Faculty of Health were announced on Oct. 7 by Dean Paul McDonald. Four faculty members were recognized with the annual Dean’s Awards, which reflect excellence and innovation within the Faculty. This year's recipients are: Lauren Sergio – Dean’s Award for Research Excellence; Dr. […]

President's University-Wide Teaching Award recipients exemplify excellence

Four exceptional York University faculty members who have demonstrated enthusiasm and innovative approaches to teaching have been named the recipients of the President’s University-Wide Teaching Awards (PUWTA). This year’s recipients are: Professor Paula Wilson in the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science; Michael Boni, an assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and […]

Faculty of Health welcomes seven new faculty members

This story is published in YFile’s New Faces Feature Issue 2020, part one. Every September, YFile introduces and welcomes those joining the York University community, and those with new appointments. Watch for part two on Sept. 25. Seven new faculty members join the Faculty of Health at York University this fall, with appointments in Kinesiology & Health […]

NSERC awards grants totalling more than $9.1M to York researchers

Professors at York University have been awarded more than $9.1 million in funding from the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) through the Discovery Grants Program and the Discovery Accelerator Supplement Awards. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants Program supports ongoing programs of research with long-term goals rather […]

Passings: Gregory Malszecki

Gregory Malszecki, a longtime faculty member at York University, died at the age of 75 on July 6. Malszecki was a member of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at the University, where he taught for 40 years. He first joined York as a contract faculty member in 1979, where he was a course […]

Eighth Annual Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes 10 students

Ten students at York University were recently honoured with the Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award, which recognizes students’ contributions to the growth, development and vitality of the York University community through their leadership, enthusiasm and dedication. Now in its eighth year, the Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award was created in honour of Robert […]

Meet the student recipients of the 2020 Alumni Awards and Scholarships

The York University Alumni Board has recognized four distinguished York students for their academic excellence and student leadership. We are proud to share the recipients of the 2020 Alumni Awards and Scholarships, and their incredible academic journeys, below. Olivia Beltrano (BBA candidate ’24) – 2020 Harry W. Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship recipient  Attending York […]

Murray G. Ross Award recipient describes undergraduate studies as 'rich academic experience'

Along with earning a BSc (specialized honours) in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program, recent alumnus Aly Fawzy is also the recipient of York University’s Murray G. Ross Award, one of the highest honours for a graduating student. The award, which is typically presented during spring convocation, recognizes one student for outstanding academic excellence and […]