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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 […]

York University to receive $1.4M in Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards

York University is poised to welcome 11 doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers through the first wave of the federal Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA) initiative, reflecting the University’s strong research excellence and ability to attract top international research talent. In total the CIRTA are worth $1.4 million in funding – $40,000 per year for […]

Social media use linked to poorer mental health in older Canadians, study finds

Seniors are considered the fastest-growing group on the Internet, but does being connected online help or hinder mental health for older adults? According to a new study published in the open access journal PLOS Global Public Health led by York University Glendon College Associate Professor Hossam Ali-Hassan, while some Internet use such as email has been associated with mental health benefits, social media sites were linked to lower perceived mental health. 

U.S. born prof. available to comment on Canada and U.S.'s contrasting FIFA World Cup 2026 host narratives

Originally from the U.S. and having taught sport management and business at universities in the UK, U.S., Netherlands, Singapore and Japan, School of Human Resource Management Associate Professor Sarah Zipp brings a global perspective to this World Cup. "This tournament is a spectacle of both nationalism and global cooperation. All against a backdrop of dramatic geo-political change and intense negotiations over trade, war and immigration,” says Zipp, program coordinator for the Sport Management program at York University’s Markham Campus.