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Published Jun. 13, 2025 in YFile
With an emphasis on advancing knowledge and discovery, York University has appointed distinguished scholars as York Research Chairs, each bringing expertise in critical areas such as artificial intelligence and health equity. 

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Published Jun. 13, 2025 in YFile
York University Professor Ali Asgary has led the development of a cutting-edge web app using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance road safety for motorcyclists.

Top 40

Ranked among the top 40 universities in the world for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development goals (THE Impact Rankings 2023)

Research Powerhouse

A record high of $121M+ in externally sponsored research income in 2022/2023

Innovation Leader

YSpace, York’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub, supported more than 200 ventures from ideation to growth, generating over $86M in revenue (2022-23)

Featured Researchers

  • Sarah Rugheimer

    Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy

    Rugheimer is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science. Rugheimer’s research interests are in modelling the atmosphere and climate of extrasolar planets with a particular focus on atmospheric biosignatures in Earth-like planets, as well as modelling early Earth conditions. Her interests include many topics in the field of astrobiology, such as the origin of life on Earth.

  • Detlev Zwick

    Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy

    Zwick is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Schulich School of Business and serves as Dean of the School. His research focuses on cultural and social theories of consumption and the cultural politics of marketing and management practice. Working within the tradition of qualitative social sciences, he studies marketing and consumption practices from the view of the actors.

Innovation & Partnerships

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Partner and collaborate with York researchers to catalyze economic and social impacts.

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Featured Organized Research Units

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Sensorium: Centre for Digital Arts and Technology

Sensorium is a research centre for creative inquiry and experimentation at the intersection of the media arts, performance, and digital culture.

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York Centre for Asian Research

The York Centre for Asian Research is a community of researchers who are committed to analyzing the changing historical and contemporary dynamics of societies in Asia.

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Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions

The Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions (CRBI) brings together researchers to further the understanding of the mechanistic details

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