Willam Jenkins, professor in the Department of History, has edited a new book exploring the wave of Irish immigration to Canada during the Great Famine. The book, Canada and the Great Irish Famine, highlights the experiences of tens of thousands of resilient Irish refugees who resettled in Canada and their contributions to the country’s development. […]
At a recent Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) event, faculty from the School of Human Resource Management (SHRM) shared insights on the growing movement toward pet-friendly workplace policies – a trend reshaping employee expectations in the post-pandemic era. Souha R. Ezzedeen, associate professor of Human Resource Management with a PhD in the field, and Tina Sharifi, PhD candidate, led the session Paws at Work: How Dog-Friendly […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Date: Tuesday, November 4Time: 4 - 6 p.mVenue: Ross South 552 Join the Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics for an unforgettable event with acclaimed Portuguese novelist, Maria João Lopo de Carvalho. Travel back in time as she shares stories from her global journey tracing the footsteps of renowned poet Luís Vaz de Camões, who roamed these […]
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 […]