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Maclean’s 2024 rankings: York holds strong as one of Canada's top-five comprehensive universities, advancing to fourth place overall

It is no secret that York University is rapidly building momentum on the world stage and the latest rankings, released today by Maclean’s, show the University’s reputation continues to shine here in Canada with an impressive fourth place ranking – up one spot over last year. Guided by a University Academic Plan that strives to both inspire […]

Underserved youth less likely to visit emergency department for concussion in Ontario, study finds

A new study finds socioeconomic disparities in rates of emergency department (ED) visits for concussion among children and youth.

Researchers from ICES, York University, Toronto Metropolitan University, and the University of Calgary found an increase in ED visits for concussion among all age groups prior to the pandemic, with the biggest increase among older children and teens (ages 10 to 19 years). However, children in the highest socioeconomic status group accounted for significantly more concussion-related ED visits than children in the lowest socioeconomic status group.

York University: Proudly Canadian. Boldly global. 

York University is an impactful leader in the Canadian post-secondary education landscape. The country’s third largest university is a progressive, research intensive and sustainable institution...