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LA&PS professors receive SSHRC Connection Grants for vital projects

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has announced the recipients of the November 2025 SSHRC Connection Grants. Ten York University research projects received funding. Congratulations to the researchers from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) whose innovative projects were selected. These projects span a wide range of disciplines […]

SSHRC grants support York-led research collaborations

York University researchers are leading on a wide range of projects funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Connection Grants, advancing collaborations that bring academic research into engagement with communities, artists, policymakers and practitioners in Canada and beyond.

Anthropology professor to participate in new Teaching Fellows Program

A new Teaching Fellows Program has been launched by the Office of the Vice-Provost Teaching and Learning. The program will empower faculty members across York University to investigate pedagogical issues across various disciplines. Participating faculty members will focus on exploring challenges, creating new strategies for professional growth and enhancing teaching at York.  Lisa Davidson, associate professor in the Department […]

LA&PS outstanding staff members celebrated at President’s Staff Recognition Awards 

On Monday, Nov. 3, individuals and teams were recognized for their contributions to the York Community at the President’s Staff Recognition Awards. The annual awards celebrate meaningful contributions across the institution in several key areas, including community building, leadership and service excellence. The following staff members from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies were […]

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 […]

Department of Anthropology alum Ana Speranza recognized by Royal Society of Canada

Four York University community members were recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their contributions to equity, social justice and Indigenous engagement. One of the honorees was Ana Speranza (BA ‘18, MA ‘21), a social anthropology and law graduate, who received the Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize. This award is presented each year […]