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Social science professor publishes two new books on workers’ rights

Vanisha Sukdeo, professor in the Department of Social Science, has completed two new books highlighting research into the intersection of law and workers’ rights. Weather and Work: How Climate Change Relates to Workers’ Rights examines how climate change is affecting Canadian workers, especially those who work outdoors and face extreme conditions. The book highlights the […]

Celebrating excellence: LA&PS Research Awards highlight impactful scholarship 

Each year, the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) proudly recognizes the outstanding creativity, scholarship and social impact of our faculty members through the LA&PS Research Awards. These awards shine a spotlight on research that not only advances academic knowledge but also strengthens communities, informs public policy and creates transformative learning opportunities for […]

LA&PS students gain international teaching experience during field placements in Japan and Mexico

Students from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) gained valuable international experience through field placements in Japan and Mexico, where they taught English in an international context. As part of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Program, these placements give students the opportunity to complete their degree program with […]

Join us for Rematriating Justice: Honouring the Lives of Our Indigenous Sisters

The Indigenous Studies Series gives a platform to Indigenous scholars to present their recent research, books and other important initiatives. The aim of the series is to engage members of the York community — and beyond — with Indigenous Studies initiatives to gain a better understanding of contemporary and historical events effecting Indigenous communities and […]

Sociology professor participates in study about pandemic risks in city outskirts

Harris Ali, professor in the Department of Sociology, contributed to an important York study looking at how the Covid-19 pandemic was more serious for community members living on the outskirts of city centers. Communities in more remote areas were hit harder by the pandemic due to a variety of reasons. Those living on the periphery […]

Join us for this year’s Alchemy Lecture Sound —at the Interregnum

The Alchemy Lecture is an annual event which brings together thinkers and practitioners from different disciplines and geographies to think together and in public on the most pressing issues of our times. This year’s lecture, Sound —at the Interregnum, is presented by the Canada Research Chair in Black Studies in the Humanities in collaboration with […]

Social science professor named as one of York’s new research chairs

On Thursday, Oct. 23, the Government of Canada announced four new Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) at York. The program supports research that benefits society, the economy and the environment.  Aimi Hamraie, associate professor in the Department of Social Science in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, was named one of York’s new research […]

Sociology professor leads study about implementation issues with global health framework

Cary Wu, associate professor in the Department of Sociology, has published a new study on the One Health framework. One Health is a holistic approach to tackling global health that considers connections between humans, animals and the environment. The new study reveals that the incorrect translation of the term “One Health” is affecting communication and […]

LA&PS Professor Awarded Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study 

Assistant Professor Ayesha Omer, from the Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, was awarded a fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in the School of Social Science for the 2025-26 academic year. This prestigious membership allows for focused research and the free and open exchange of ideas […]