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Nilufer Walimohamed named one of York University's 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

Learning is a lifelong journey. — Nilufer Walimohamed Nilufer Walimohamed Lawyer and community advocateBA ’17, Department of Social ScienceJD ’21, Osgoode Hall Law School LA&PS alumna, Nilufer Walimohamed was named one of York University’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders making a meaningful impact around the world. In recognition of her […]

Samir Janmohamed named one of York University's 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

Make sure to get engaged in your student academic associations. — Samir Janmohamed Samir Janmohamed Public policy leader and community volunteerBA ’18, Department of Economics, Department of Social Science LA&PS alumnus, Samir Janmohamed was named one of York University’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders making a meaningful impact […]

Nathan Yiu named one of York University's 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

Ask questions and be curious. — Nathan Yiu Nathan Yiu Disaster management expert and community leaderBA ’19, Department of Social ScienceMDEM ’21, School of Administrative Studies LA&PS alumnus, Nathan Yiu was named one of York University’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders making a meaningful impact around the world. In recognition […]

Blessing Owusu named one of York University's 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

Take courses that push you to think differently, even if they feel outside your comfort zone. — Blessing Owusu Blessing Owusu Educator and children's book authorBA ’17 , Department of Social ScienceBEd ’19, Faculty of EducationMEd ’24, Faculty of Education LA&PS alumna, Blessing Owusu was named one of York University’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished […]

Department of Social Science professor leads project focusing on self-determination in Central America and the Caribbean

Miguel González, professor in the Department of Social Science, is leading a new project funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) titled, “Emancipatory Horizons for Self-Determination of Indigenous and Afro-Descendant Peoples in Central America.” The project investigates how communities in these areas continue to develop their own self-governance systems to assert […]

Department of Social Science professor receives Connection Grant to lead project driving social change

Five York-led projects have received funding from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Connection Grants program. Connection Grants, which are provided over one year, support work including events, workshops and outreach activities driving social change, often leading to longer-term projects and collaborations outside of the university. One of the funded projects is led […]

School of Administrative Studies professor Akolisa Ufodike shares his research on Canada’s productivity crisis in Social Science and Humanities Research Council

Akolisa Ufodike, an associate professor in the School of Administrative Studies, has written an article about his research at York which was supported by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). His research looks at productivity, or how efficiently we convert work into economic output. Economic productivity leads to growth, generating wealth. He argues […]

Eight LA&PS Alumni on York's 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

York University has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2025, and this year eight alumni come from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This outstanding group of alumni under the age of 30 were selected based on their work creating real-world impact and positive change. They continue to use their skills […]

Law & Society professor co-writes article on gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in The Conversation

Annie Bunting, professor of Law & Society in the Department of Social Science, has co-written an article with Heather Tasker, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University, discussing how fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has increased sexual and gender-based violence against both civilians and humanitarian workers in the area. The […]

The Health & Society Annual Lecture 2025

Join us for an insightful discussion on public health, policy and social justice. Date & Time: Wednesday, April 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Location: South Ross S701, York UniversityLecture Topic: The Post-Colonial History of Selective BCG Vaccination in Britain: A Case of Epistemic Injustice in Healthcare?Speaker: Professor Michael Bresalier (Swansea University, Dept. of History, Heritage […]