York University undergraduate finance students are taking part in a professor‑guided initiative that turns classroom theory into real‑world market research – and gives employers tangible proof of their skills.
Ali Asgary, professor of disaster and emergency management, is part of a national team awarded a $1.65 million Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) grant to train future leaders in data-driven, equity-focused public health. The initiative will equip students with advanced skills to better protect communities during health […]
York University has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2026, with five of the alumni coming from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This incredible group under the age of 30 were selected based on their work creating real-world impact and positive change. They continue to use their skills developed through […]
Professor of disaster and emergency management Ali Asgary, from the School of Administrative Studies, has shared his recent work from the Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation Lab (ADERSIM), where he serves as executive director. The lab uses technologies such as agent-based modelling, virtual reality, AI, drones and web-mapping to simulate aviation scenarios. These […]
CIFAL York is part of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) global network and provides innovative approaches to tackling climate challenges, offering training in emergency management and education programs to prepare communities for climate-related disasters. Ari Asgary, CIFAL’s director and a professor of disaster and emergency management in the Faculty of Liberal […]
Mark Schwartz, an associate professor of business ethics at York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), has edited a collection of writing by his York mentor and friend, Professor Emeritus Wesley Cragg. The book, Wesley Cragg: A Canadian Business Ethics Pioneer, features articles and book chapters from Cragg’s prolific and influential career. Together, they […]
Firefighters face elevated long-term health risks from toxic chemical exposure and chronic stress – risks that can be difficult to track during and after active calls.
The Disaster Seminar Series is organized by Y-EMERGE, a pan-university research institute at York University dedicated to scientific, technological and social aspects of disaster and emergency management. Held every Thursday from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. in Harry Crowe Room (ATK 109), the series will build on York’s exceptional expertise to advance transformative and multidisciplinary research […]
Hassan Qudrat-Ullah, professor in the School of Administrative Studies (SAS), has published a new book titled A Treatise on Dynamic Decision Making. The book investigates how decisions are made, looking at cognitive, behavioral and collaborative factors, and investigating models like reinforcement learning and participatory decision-making. Drawing on real-world examples, illustrations and practical insights, the book aims […]
Curious about what employers expect from their new hires? Wondering how to grow as a leader or find great mentors? Join the School of Administrative Studies for an inspiring conversation with Laura Nashman, CEO of BC Pensions. Laura will share her insights on leadership, career growth and the realities of today’s workplace – including the skills employers […]