With so many outstanding applications received this year, the Dahdaleh Institute Critical Social Science Perspectives in Global Health Steering Committee had an abundance of inspiring proposals to consider. After much deliberation, the committee has selected the following faculty to receive the 2021 Dahdaleh Institute Seed Grants: Faculty of Health Associate Professor Claudia Chaufan, in the […]
Every year since 1991, York University has hosted the International Political Economy and Ecology (IPEE) Summer School organized by the Department of Geography, the Department of Political Science and the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. Professor Leo Panitch of the Department of Politics, who passed away in late 2020, was among the founders of the IPEE […]
The people of YU are at the heart of York University’s response to the pandemic. The Welcoming YU Back Roadmap aims to offer a clear picture of how the University is planning to welcome students, staff, faculty and instructors back safely in the 2021-22 academic year. The Welcoming YU Back Roadmap identifies the anticipated levels of reopening […]
With more in-person learning expected on campus this fall, York University is getting ready to welcome you back safely. Here are a few of the changes that have been made. 1. Enhanced ventilation and air filtration Running air systems 24-7 to improve airflow, purging air in between classroom use and using hospital-grade air filtration. Over the […]
York University's Vice-President Research and Innovation, Amir Asif, sits down with YFile to discuss what a return to campus will mean for researchers at York. He feels optimistic, proud of the research community’s performance in the face of the pandemic, and is ready to welcome academics, scholars and researchers back when the timing is right. Q. How has […]
The world has been moving online and education is no exception. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated the need for, and adaptation of, online learning technologies, with virtual classrooms becoming the new norm. Yan Shvartzshnaider, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering, has been investigating […]
The Faculty of Science and Lassonde School of Engineering have appointed Professor Paula Wilson as the new head of Bethune College. Wilson, a professor in the Faculty of Science’s Department of Biology, will assume the role effective July 1, for a term of five years. “I’m excited and honoured to embark on this new role as Bethune College […]
York University’s virtual assistant, SAVY, has won the 2020 Canadian University Council of Chief Information Officers (CUCCIO) Innovation Award. The award recognizes innovative information technology (IT) projects or initiatives that have significantly advanced teaching, learning, research, or administration within an institution or in the community. It assesses the innovativeness of the technology and the impact in […]
One of the many ways York University drives positive change is through the work of its United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Chair in Reorienting Education Towards Sustainability, a position held by Charles A. Hopkins. For over two decades, Hopkins has championed education for sustainable development (ESD) initiatives. In 2017, he launched the #IndigenousESD […]
Faith Desmoulin is a student in the Indigenous Studies undergraduate program. She is the student success mentor lead (Indigenous student success and transition assistant) at the Centre for Indigenous Student Services. Desmoulin is an Aniishnabekwe from the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island. She wrote the following article about the significance of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous […]
Today marks the 25th anniversary of what is now known as Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique history, diverse heritage and cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. This year, however, the celebration of the survival of many distinct heritages, languages, cultural […]
With support from the Government of Canada, two new Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) have been appointed at York University and two existing have been renewed this year. The new CRCs will undertake new research into "re-righting" and "re-writing" the Indigenous history of North America and investigating Black life in Canada. This year’s awards were announced June […]
Deep into the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada is racing to catch up with a virus spreading and mutating across the globe at an incredible pace. No longer is the collective goal to “flatten the curve” – this time, armed with vaccines, the aim is to break the chain of infection altogether. In […]
Approximately 150 million people are homeless and more than 1.8 billion people worldwide lack adequate and affordable housing. While levels of homelessness vary considerably across UNECE countries, finding sustainable solutions to ensure access to housing for all members of society remains a significant challenge. In 2020, the number of homeless people in the United States was approximately […]
Canadian researchers have discovered that a bee thought to be one of the rarest in the world, as the only representative of its genus, is no more than an unusual specimen of a widespread species. Scientists with the Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN) and York University have reclassified the mystery bee, collected somewhere in Nevada […]
A new study co-authored by Charles H. Cho, professor of accounting and the Erivan K. Haub Chair in Business and Sustainability at York University’s Schulich School of Business, has found that businesses located in cities with severe air pollution are more likely to cook the books. The study, titled “Contaminated Heart: Does Air Pollution Harm Business […]
With the recent news of the 215 children found in a mass grave in Kamloops, B.C., and the Islamophobic hate crime in London, Ont., the mourning, loss and injustice can feel paralyzing. For those looking to continue their journey to create a more equitable and inclusive York University, the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and […]
In today’s digital age, having a social media presence is necessary for businesses, but are you making the most out of your online presence? Did you know that social media is a great way to create revenue streams? Join ELLA, Innovation York's accelerator focused on supporting women-led businesses, on Wednesday, June 23 at noon for their next […]
A study recently published in the Journal of Advertising shows that context harm crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, require not only bespoke advertising efforts for various communities and societies but also an evolving, multistage approach not recognized in prior advertising literature on health messaging. This research was undertaken by Schulich School of Business Associate Professor Ela Veresiu in […]
With support from the Government of Canada, two new Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) have been appointed at York University and two existing have been renewed this year. The CRCs will undertake new research into "re-righting" and "re-writing" the Indigenous history of North America and investigating Black life in Canada. This year’s awards were announced today by the […]