Research led by York questions scientific nature, role of mental imagery
Most people are familiar with mental imagery: picturing a scene from a novel, mentally rehearsing a presentation or imagining an upcoming birthday party, for example.
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Beyond the numbers: How gender assumptions shape financial advice
Financial advice is often viewed as objective and numbers-driven, but a new study co-authored by Associate Professor Daniel Richards suggests conversations between financial advisers and clients can be shaped by deeply rooted gender assumptions.
Human Resource Management professor shares research on Business Talk podcast
Duygu Biricik Gulseren, associate professor in the School of Human Resource Management, was recently featured on the global podcast Business Talk, which brings together leading scholars and practitioners from around the world to discuss research with practical implications for organizations and society. In the episode, Gulseren discussed her latest research on workplace substance policies and organizational inclusion, exploring how companies can rethink substance-related policies by moving beyond a narrow focus […]
French Studies professor helps build platform for French as a Second Language teachers in Ontario
York professors have designed a knowledge-sharing platform to help address challenges faced by teachers of French as a Second Language (FSL) in Ontario. The open resource sharing platform, titled K-12 Studios, allows FSL teachers to share and find useful French language material, helping reduce workload and burnout. The platform also enables users to share their lessons on approximately […]
LA&PS Professor Marcello Musto receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Sociological Association
Marcello Musto, a professor in the Department of Sociology, is the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Section on Marxist Sociology of the American Sociological Association, recognizing his extensive contributions to the study and global dissemination of Marxist thought. According to the award committee, Musto has “published extensively in English and other languages, for both academic and non-academic audiences.” He has published his […]
Professor Enakshi Dua Receives Prestigious 2026 OCUFA Equity and Social Justice Award
Enakshi Dua, a professor in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Equity and Social Justice Award. This award celebrates her outstanding contributions to advancing the position of professors, academic librarians and other academic staff from historically marginalized communities. Reflecting on […]
Department of Economics recognizes excellence with undergraduate awards
The Department of Economics is pleased to recognize the recipients of its 2024-25 Undergraduate Awards. The awards were presented at the department's annual alumni night in November 2025. Organized in partnership with the Economics Students' Association (ESA), alumni night brings together students, alumni and faculty to celebrate academic achievement and explore career opportunities in a variety of fields. The department congratulates the following award recipients: Chris Sloan Prize Ethan Tucker Edward […]
Social Science professors co-edit special issue of Surveillance & Society
Professors Natasha Tusikov and Merouan Mekouar in the Department of Social Science have co-edited a special issue of Surveillance & Society, a peer-reviewed journal featuring interdisciplinary papers on surveillance, politics and policy. The journal is published by the Surveillance Studies Network Canada. This special issue, titled Resisting Surveillance Through Data Visibility and Invisibility investigates workplace surveillance, including Ring doorbells, facial-recognition technologies, period-tracking apps, LGBTQ+ censorship on social media and activist interventions by Forensic Architecture. Tusikov’s research focuses on the intersection of law, crime, technology and regulation.She is also a […]
French professor nominated for APFUCC prize in French
Janusz Przychodzen, a professor in the Department of French Studies, was selected by the Canadian Association of University and College Teachers of French for the Association of Professors of French at Canadian Universities and Colleges (APFUCC) Prize. The APFUCC Prizes are awarded annually, on a rotating basis. They recognize an article or book published in French and […]
Public policy professor co-edits new book on Korean pop culture
Thomas Klassen, a professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration, has co-edited a new book that examines contemporary Korean popular culture over the past quarter century. The book, titled Contemporary Korean culture from the edge: transgression, innovation, and intimacy (Bloomsbury, 2026) was edited by Hong Kal, Thomas R. Klassen and Jooyeon Rhee. This book seeks to provide new perspectives on contemporary Korea, exploring topics like fashion, […]