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Research Vision
York conducts purposeful research that advances knowledge and creates positive change. York is committed to excellence in research and scholarship in all its forms. Informed by a strong commitment to shared values, including the promotion of social justice, diversity, and the public good, we aspire through our research to better understand the human condition and the world around us and to employ the knowledge we gain in the service of society. Intensive engagement in research is a core institutional value that permeates the fabric of the University, and it is this foundation on which York’s vibrant and exciting academic environment is built.
Join us for a celebration!
York University is home to some of the most talented researchers in the world, who are contributing to positive change in their communities. Join us for a live-stream event recognizing researchers, scholars, creators and innovators across all faculties and schools. Hosted by the President and the Vice-President Research & Innovation of York University, the celebration will announce the recipients of the President's Research Awards and recognize the remarkable acheivements of York's community over the past year.
Podcast or Perish: Episode 38
The latest episode of Podcast or Perish features Dr. Alison Harvey of York University. Her research looks at issues of inclusivity, justice, and accessibility in digital culture. The multibillion-dollar electronic games industry blurs the line between work and play, exacerbating the exploitation of workers. This makes it an ideal site for Dr. Harvey to study contemporary employment practices.
Podcast or Perish is a podcast about academic research and why it matters. Join podcast host Cameron Graham, professor of Accounting at Schulich School of Business, for a special 10-part series featuring extraordinary researchers and creators at York University and their innovative methodologies and approaches. A new episode is launched every month.
Podcast or Perish is supported by York University’s Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation in partnership with Schulich School of Business.
May 2022 Brainstorm
York research team removes harmful waste from Canada’s groundwater
May 2022 Brainstorm
A social license for equitable child healthcare
May 2022 Brainstorm
Researcher aims to prevent food fights by promoting national food policy
May 2022 Brainstorm
Education research empowers youth to support planetary health
May 2022 Brainstorm
Don’t leave me this way: researcher explores barriers to gaming
A message from the Vice-President Research & Innovation
York is a research-intensive University committed to enhancing the well-being of the communities we serve. Through our work, we seek to contribute to the economic, scientific, cultural and social health of our society. We strongly believe in the power of research, scholarship, creativity, education and dialogue to transform ourselves and the world around us for the better.
2 Minutes, 3 Questions video series
The popular 2 Minutes, 3 Questions video series, launched in 2017, offers compelling interviews with York’s researchers and academics about the significance and impact of their work as changemakers.
To watch more videos from the 2 Minutes, 3 Questions video series, check out our Youtube channel.
Research & Innovation at a Glance
We are a research-intensive University that is committed to advancing knowledge, creating positive change and enhancing the well-being of the communities we serve.
World ranking “high”
York’s research output ranked “very high” (QS World University
Rankings, 2021).
No. 1
York is the top ranked university in Canada for publications on COVID-19 &
Mathematical Modeling, with researchers ranked Nos. 1, 3, 4 & 6 in the
country (SciVal, 2021).
No. 1
York is the top ranked university in Canada for publications on galaxies,
stars & galactic evolution with the No. 1 researcher in the country:
Science Prof Adam Muzzin, with 30 publications & a 354-citation count.
(SciVal, 2021).
No. 1
York ranked No. 1 in citation impact in Nursing & Health Professions
(SciVal, 2020-21).
No. 2
York ranks second academic institution in the world for Heart
Rehabilitation, Secondary Prevention & Metabolic Equivalent, with the No.
1 researcher in the world: Health Prof Sherry Grace (SciVal, 2021).
Top 3
ranking of @YUResearch compared to other Canadian university research
Twitter accounts, no. of followers, with a potential reach of 5+ million.
Engagement rate jumped by 68% over last year (2021).
Innovation York supported 179 start-up ventures, which have raised
$16.8M+, generated $18.1M+ in revenue, & created 263 jobs.
Innovation York
• engaged with 354 students, 177 community & industry partners to
support $27M in grant applications
• facilitated 292 experiential learning opportunities.
Learn More
Get to know more about our research strengths and opportunities in the Strategic Research Plan for 2018 - 2023