Meet the minds behind Connected Minds. York professors and inaugural directors of Connected Minds Doug Crawford, Sean Hillier and Pina D'Agostino discuss how their nascent $318-million project will blend research in AI and neuroscience with the values of social justice

York professors and inaugural directors of Connected Minds Doug Crawford, Sean Hillier and Pina D'Agostino discuss how their nascent $318-million project will blend research in AI and neuroscience with the values of social justice to maximize benefits and mitigate risks for humanity – especially for those who the technological revolution might otherwise leave behind.

York University leads groundbreaking research to ensure technology revolution leaves no one behind

$318-million Connected Minds initiative to bring equity and inclusion to murky waters of AI April 28, 2023 A massive seven-year interdisciplinary research initiative led by York University – backed by substantial federal research funding — is setting out to tame the unruly world of AI and other disruptive technologies, so humans can benefit equitably from […]

York University leads $318.4M first-of-kind inclusive next-gen technology research initiative

Together with Queen’s University, the cross-disciplinary work is backed by $105.7M in federal funding through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund TORONTO, April 28, 2023 — Is an equitable world that includes humans and machines possible? York University researchers believe it must be and have set out to make it so through a first of its kind interdisciplinary […]

New autonomous ethics board a first for non-Indigenous post-secondary institutions in Canada

York University will launch an autonomous Indigenous Research Ethics Board (IREB) in July, believed to be a first for non-Indigenous post-secondary institutions in Canada, to further work in Indigenizing research and to ensure Indigenous Peoples have a greater say in proposed research projects.

Multidisciplinary York U team tackles the widening digital divide

While new technologies offer obvious benefits to humanity, concerns over who gets left behind as our world transforms need to be addressed, researchers warn

York University professor partners with Town of Penetanguishene to develop a Climate Change Solutions Park

Climate change has emerged as the world’s most critical environmental issue, as well as one of the most pressing social, economic and health challenges of our time. The Town of Penetanguishene has partnered with Professor José Etcheverry fofYork Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, to develop a Climate Change Solutions Park (CSP) in the Penetanguishene Ecology Garden

What does it mean to be a treaty person in Toronto?

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 – As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, the Polishing the Chain – Treaty Relations in Toronto speaker series will launch at York University, exploring the spirit and intent of Toronto treaties, along with settler and Indigenous treaty responsibilities.

New Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Languages launches at York

TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2021 – York University is launching a new Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Languages (CIKL) which will host Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers and students engaged in Indigenous research.

Colloquium: Next steps in supporting Canada’s Indigenous languages

TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2019 – What needs to happen next after federal legislation in support of Canada’s 90 Indigenous languages passed this summer? York University’s Glendon Campus will host a national colloquium this weekend looking at the future of Indigenous languages, how the legislation should be enacted, and what work still needs to be done. […]

Colloquium: Next steps in supporting Canada’s Indigenous languages

TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2019 – What needs to happen next after federal legislation in support of Canada’s 90 Indigenous languages passed this summer? York University’s Glendon Campus will host a national colloquium this weekend looking at the future of Indigenous languages, how the legislation should be enacted, and what work still needs to be done. […]