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Professor Deborah Britzman's new book explores field of psychoanalysis with foundations of education

York University Distinguished Research Professor Deborah Britzman, in the Faculty of Education, has published her ninth book, Anticipating Education: Concepts for Imagining Pedagogy with Psychoanalysis. Britzman is the Tier 1 York Research Chair in Pedagogy and Psycho-Social Transformation and focuses her research on the histories of psychoanalysis with education. Anticipating Education is addressed to teachers, professors and students […]

Intrepid educators launch new resource for educational development

Seeking to demystify educational development as a career path, a pair of educators created a novel, online resource. They’re hoping to spur an interactive and dynamic discussion where those new to the field, or those considering this career, can gain vital insights.

Exploring a universe of mysteries: Four scientists consider how we fit into the ‘vast cosmic dance’

What are the mysteries of the 'final frontier?' Four exceptional researchers identify the most pressing questions in space exploration, planetary science and cosmology, once again demonstrating York University's leadership on an international (and perhaps cosmic) scale.

Study on Anishinaabe ways of knowing could transform universities’ knowledge creation

After winning a major grant from SSHRC, History Professor Carolyn Podruchny leads a study on Indigenous ways of knowing. This has tremendous potential to inform university-based knowledge creation and transfer, and aid in decolonizing the university.

Coming this summer: New resource for those wanting to conduct Indigenous research

The Indigenous Council will soon offer an indispensable guide for non-Indigenous researchers hoping to undertake Indigenous research. Brainstorm speaks with the curators of this information to learn more.

Research on Syrian refugees and depression tells powerful story of letdowns, could spur change

A health services expert led an examination of a year-long study with Syrian refugees and discovered that rates of depression actually rose over the year. This brought to light perceived sinking social support and control, language barriers and more disappointments – predictors of depression, which could point the way to policy change.

Trailblazing research examines virtual characters and walking style

A post-doctoral fellow joined the BioMotionLab two years ago and continued some compelling work on the perception of realistic virtual characters. She recently wrote a conference paper on attractiveness and confidence in walking style of these virtual characters – an original contribution in a cutting-edge field.

Study shows diversity and inclusion efforts failed employees of Chinese descent during pandemic

A new study published April 27 in Harvard Business Review has found that some workplace diversity and inclusion policies ended up backfiring during the COVID-19 pandemic by making North American employees of Chinese descent more likely to be the targets of prejudice and mistreatment. According to the study, diversity and inclusion efforts focused on the integration of differences ended […]

Black Canadian Studies student earns top honours at 2021 HERA conference

York University Black Canadian Studies (BCS) certificate program student Michelle Molubi has been recognized at the annual Humanities Education and Research Association (HERA) conference with the top undergraduate research paper honour. For Molubi, a humanities student in her final year, the $1,000 prize from HERA represents the culmination of hard work and meaningful research within the Black […]

From Keele Street to Bay Street, powered by experiential education

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) now has a better understanding of how to attract international students to its services, thanks to a class of York University graduate students in the Master of Financial Accountability (MFAc) program. Amy Kwan, assistant professor in the teaching stream at the School of Administrative Studies, teamed up with a part-time faculty […]

Research Associate Emma Sabzalieva earns award for thesis

Emma Sabzalieva, a research associate in the Faculty of Education, has been awarded the 2021 Comparative & International Education Society (CIES) Eurasia Special Interest Group Dissertation Award for her thesis ‘Responding to major institutional change: The fall of the Soviet Union and higher education in Central Asia.’ The Eurasia Special Interest Group Dissertation Award aims […]

New Provostial Fellows program launches at York University

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic is launching a new Provostial Fellows program to advance the priorities of the University Academic Plan (UAP) while giving tenured faculty a chance to gain more hands-on experience working with University leadership. The University Academic Plan Building a Better Future: York University Academic Plan 2020-2025 has established six important […]

York University and CAMH launch Canadian Guide on Mental Health Literacy for Autism

York University researchers, in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), have launched a first-of-its-kind mental health literacy guide to address the knowledge gap in supporting autistic adults. The 200-page document provides a definition of autism in adulthood, how to identify mental health problems and mental health solutions for this community, and seeks to […]

Professor Sandra Schecter earns 2020 FGS Teaching Award

York University Professor Sandra Schecter is the recipient of the 2020 Faculty of Graduate Studies' Teaching Award, an honour given to a member of the Faculty of Graduate Studies who has displayed substantial, significant and sustained excellence, commitment and enthusiasm to the multifaceted aspects of teaching at the graduate level at York. The award recognizes teaching and […]

York professor awarded prestigious 3-M National Teaching Fellowship

Central to Professor Andrea Davis’ transformational work as a teacher and academic is the belief that “racism is a refusal to really learn,” and the philosophy of “teaching as activism.” Her 20-year career embodies both and, now, she has been recognized with Canada’s most prestigious award for teaching, leadership and innovation. Davis, an associate professor of […]

Female researchers sweep 2021 Lassonde Innovation Awards

The Lassonde School of Engineering at York University has released the results of its 2021 Lassonde Innovation Awards, which included two innovation awards, one graduate mentorship award and the inaugural awarding of the media outreach award. Faculty members from the Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering were honoured this year. Innovation Award – Early […]

Lassonde professor wins award for paper on 'smart' cities and privacy

York University Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Yan Shvartzshnaider has received the 2021 Lee Dirks Award at the annual iConference. This award is presented to the authors of best full research paper at the multidisciplinary forum where information scholars, researchers and professionals share their insights on critical information issues in contemporary society. Shvartzshnaider’s award […]

York University recognized as a global leader in 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

The following is an important message to the community from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton and Provost and Vice-President Academic Lisa Philipps: La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear Colleagues, The 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings were released earlier Wednesday and York University has once again been recognized as a global leader in […]

New research finds increased levels of brain activity during perceived altered state of consciousness

You feel like you’re floating or flying, or you have a hyper-awareness to light, smell and sound − that perception of an altered state of consciousness is a result of increases in the brain’s signals and activity, according to a new study by York University psychology researchers. “We have a hint that there could be […]

Students develop Schulich initiative for Black and Indigenous high school students

York University's Schulich School of Business will soon be launching its Business Excellence Academy, a business education and mentorship program supporting 60 Black and Indigenous Ontario high school students this summer. This program was conceived by four Schulich undergraduate students – Rebecca Jodhan (BBA ’21), Brittany Rossi (BBA ’21), Joy Zhang (BBA ’21) and Kim Tram (BBA ’21) – to help high school students […]