Nalini Persram, associate professor in the Department of Social Science, has published a new book titled Reckoning with Revolutionary Yemen Under Saudi-American Bombs. The book, published by Palgrave MacMillan, looks at the impact of U.S. and Saudi Arabian military intervention in Yemen in 2015. Persram completed her PhD in International Politics from the University of […]
Natasha Tusikov, associate professor in the Department of Social Science, has cowritten an article in Policy Options about the rising threat of authoritarianism in the U.S and how this affects AI strategy. The Canadian government recently announced a 30-day sprint for reviewing AI policy. The authors argue this is not enough time given the complexity […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A total of nine researchers at York, including four from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), received over $223,000 in funding through the Black Research Seed Fund. The fund supports Black scholars focusing on Black experiences and on projects that challenge systemic barriers while redefining knowledge creation. The four LA&PS recipients are: […]
Canada’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has awarded $5,786,741 in federal funding to York University researchers as part of the Insight Grants program. The funding supports 34 projects and builds on an additional $1.7M in funding that York researchers recently received through SSHRC Insight Development Grants, supporting scholars in the social sciences and humanities. Half […]
Canada’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has awarded $1.7 million in federal funding to York University researchers as part of the Insight Development Grants program. The program will provide funding for projects lasting up to two years, supporting a broad range of topics and disciplines as researchers investigate key societal challenges. A number […]
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 […]
