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Prof wins Dorothy Killam Fellowship to research cultural importance of Chinese Canadian artists

Whether it’s through art or food, or something else entirely, immigrant communities have changed the fabric of this country’s culture, becoming part of the story Canadians tell about themselves. But too often the intertwining of these stories goes unnoticed. Take food. It can serve as an unassuming gateway to learning about and understanding different cultures and practices, while becoming a part of people’s lives, their routines and celebrations.

York and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation sign MOU to work collaboratively

York University and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN), Mazina'iga-ziibing Misi-zaagiwininiwag, signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to work collaboratively in the spirit of reciprocity. As part of that reciprocity, York will advance its ongoing work to address Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and work with MCFN to co-create spaces and learning outcomes. In addition, in support of the University’s goal to increase access to education, eligible MCFN community members enrolled in an unde

How does Doug Ford plan to finance his $400 billion nuclear ambitions?

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ONCAT advances learner mobility and helps protect Ontario by making it easier for learners to earn postsecondary credentials and transition to the labour market

Investment will help Ontario’s postsecondary institutions empower learners to pivot in different directions and accelerate their transitions to new careers

York University ranks highly in key categories in THE World University Rankings by Subject

York University posted strong results in global rankings in this year’s Times High Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, competing against almost 1,500 universities across 11 subjects worldwide. York’s Osgoode Hall Law School’s held firmly with a 65th in the world spot, while rankings for programs in Medical & Health and Engineering & Technology […]

York U study finds forever chemical plummets in Toronto atmosphere during pandemic

A new study out of York University has found that the amount of atmospheric trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), the tiniest forever chemical, significantly declined in Toronto during COVID in 2020, which researchers say is good news for the world’s ability to mitigate it in the future.

Understanding how right- or left-hand dominance could open a window into the autistic brain

Most people take for granted which hand they use to reach for a cup of coffee or a puzzle piece. However, a new study out of York University suggests that for autistic individuals, which hand they use for various tasks is highly variable, which points to profound differences in the brain.

Canada renews support for Energy Modelling Hub

Natural Resources Canada has renewed its support for the Energy Modelling Hub (EMH) activities for a further four years beginning, providing $5 million to strengthen Canada’s capacity for transparent, evidence-based energy, climate and energy transition policy development and planning.

York takes a top five spot in Research Infosource rankings for comprehensive universities

York University placed in the top five for comprehensive universities in the 2025 Research Infosource Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities. York also ranked number one out of 13 comprehensive universities nationally

York University places in top 75 global universities for key subjects in latest Shanghai Ranking

York University continues to excel on the world stage with the latest ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), which puts York in the top 75 in the world for four subjects.