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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: York U experts available

As Canada faces increased risk from climate hazards and extreme weather, York experts offer insights into how evidence-based planning can reduce the impact of disasters

York U profs with Global Strategy Lab push ambitious 1–10–100 unifying goals on antimicrobial resistance ahead of crucial UN meeting

Researchers share goals of using a One Health-approach, to save 10 million lives and aim for 100 per cent sustainable access to effective antimicrobials in new policy paper TORONTO, September 18, 2024 – Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) contributes to millions of deaths annually, a problem that only becomes more pressing and will be a focus of […]

York University’s global leadership in sustainability gains momentum

York’s research excellence, top-notch training facilities and steadfast commitment to sustainability goals attract international partnerships York University is gaining prominence through partnerships with Canadian and international governments, multinational corporations and non-profit organizations for its impactful global leadership in sustainability, research expertise, state-of-the-art training facilities and overarching commitment to a sustainable future . A recent testament […]

York U professor to lead United Nations Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery

TORONTO, July 7, 2020 –COVID-19 has had a crushing socio-economic impact, especially for marginalized populations and people with complex needs who have experienced the brunt of the virus. To build back better post-COVID-19 and make sure no one is left behind, York University Professor Steven J. Hoffman has been chosen to lead a United Nations effort […]

York U named a global leader in new Impact Rankings for the second consecutive year

TORONTO, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 – This year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings place York University as a global leader when measured against the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Overall, York placed 33rd out of 767 competing universities from around the world and achieved a top 100 spot in 15 of the […]