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LA&PS alumni take centre stage at Canadian Screen Awards 

Three Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies  alumni were recognized across multiple categories at Canada’s largest celebration of the screen-based industry, highlighting the versatility of a LA&PS degree across a wide range of creative and professional fields.  The Canadian Screen Awards, presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, took place this week, celebrating the year’s best work in film, television and digital media. A number of York alumni were recognized for their achievements, with several […]

Inaugural fellowship studying early visual storytelling goes to York scholar

A York University scholar will examine how Lewis Carroll’s Alice books taught children to read through words and visuals more than a century before graphic novels and film adaptations emerged.

Congratulations to York's 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30  - Esther Martinez

Esther Martinez Educator and Founder, Raíces  BA ’21, Children, Childhood & Youth  LA&PS alumna Esther Martinez was named one of York University’s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders making a meaningful impact around the world. In recognition of her achievement, we connected with Esther to better understand how her experience as a Children, Childhood & Youth graduate contributed to where she is today.   Read the full article to explore all LA&PS Top 30 Under 30 alumni recipients. 

York University journals receive $692K in SSHRC funding

Congratulations to York's 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30  - Wasi Syed Babar

Wasi Syed Babar Senior Program Manager, City of Toronto & Chief Operating Officer, Muslim Youth Revival BA ’20, MPPAL ’25, Interdisciplinary Social Science and Public Policy, Administration & Law  LA&PS alumnus, Wasi Syed Babar was named one of York University’s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders making a meaningful impact around the world. In recognition of his achievement, we connected with Wasi to better understand how his experience as an Interdisciplinary Social Science and Public […]

Congratulations to York's 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30  - Talha Aamer Chaudhry

Talha Aamer Chaudhry Technology Consultant, Abacus BA ’18, Economics LA&PS alumnus, Talha Aamer Chaudhry was named one of York University’s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders making a meaningful impact around the world. In recognition of his achievement, we connected with Talha to better understand how his experience as an Economics graduate contributed to where he is today.   Read the full article to explore all LA&PS Top 30 Under 30 alumni recipients. 

Four York U scholars among new, renewed Canada Research Chairs

LA&PS celebrates two profs renewed as Canada Research Chairs  The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies is proud to celebrate two researchers who are set to receive federal support through their renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC) appointments. This investment will enable essential research on history, human behaviour, digital technologies and critical infrastructure, advancing efforts to improve well-being, equity and […]

Equity studies professor invited to major international human rights forum at the Council of Europe

Awalou Ouedraogo, associate professor and chair of the Department of Equity Studies, has been invited to address a major international gathering at the Council of Europe on Monday, June 29, as part of the 55th Summer Session in 2026 – an event bringing together leading figures in international law to examine the future of human rights.  This year’s session carries particular […]

Measurement methods can influence SDG progress: York study

New program helps PhD students chart careers beyond academia

For some PhD students, the prospect of a career outside academia can come with feelings of failure or uncertainty. A new program at York University is trying to change that.