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2021 Faculty of Education Summer Institute explores how social hierarchies are reproduced within educational structures

A long-running annual conference that brings together stakeholders in education to evaluate educational beliefs, policies and practices will continue this year in a virtual format. From Aug. 23 to 25, the Faculty of Education Summer Institute, FESI 2021 – Reimagining and Restructuring Educational Pipelines, will explore the many ways that social hierarchies are reproduced within educational […]

Government invests $3M in York partnership supporting Black-led organizations

The Government of Canada has announced an investment of close to $3 million for the Black Creek Community Health Centre (BCCHC) and the Black Creek Community Farm, in partnership with York University’s Innovation York’s YSpace, Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC), and TD-Community Engagement Centre, to support Black-Canadian entrepreneurs and businesses in Humber River-Black Creek. The […]

CFI awards more than $1.5M in research infrastructure funding to York University

Researchers at York University will receive more than $1.5 million in funding from the Government of Canada as part of a $77-million investment to support 332 research infrastructure projects at 50 universities across the country. Announced on Aug. 11 by Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, the contribution comes from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) […]

Funding supports York project to advance gender equality in pandemic recovery

A project out of York University that will advance gender equality in the social and economic response to COVID-19 is one of 237 projects to receive funding under Women and Gender Equality Canada’s $100-million Feminist Response and Recovery Fund. “Creating Space: Precarious Status Women Leading Local Pandemic Responses” is a collaborative, two-year project that brings together […]

Miss the virtual town hall on Aug. 11? Watch the full video online

On Aug. 11, York University held a virtual town hall to discuss the University's plans for a return to on-campus activities and address questions from community members. All students, staff, course instructors and faculty were invited to attend, and submit questions in advance or live during the event. The town hall was presented by York […]

Next Scholars' Hub @ Home event looks at immunity and COVID-19

Those who enjoy hearing about the latest thought-provoking research will not want to miss the next Scholars’ Hub @ Home speaker series event that will look at COVID-19 immunity generation in infected and vaccinated hosts. Brought to you by York University's Office of Alumni Engagement, the Scholars’ Hub @ Home speaker series features discussions on […]

LA&PS launches new research services website

The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) research office has announced the launch of a new research services website. The website will serve as a central hub, assisting faculty members with identifying funding opportunities, pre- and post-award support, knowledge mobilization services and partnership development. On this site users will be able to: access grant support […]

Reminder: Join the York community for a virtual town hall Aug. 11

The following is an important reminder to the University community from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton: La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear colleagues, We would like to remind you that all students, staff, course instructors and faculty are invited to join us for a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Aug. 11, where […]

SSHRC funding supports three York-led projects on motherhood research

Three separate grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) have been awarded to York University Professor Andrea O’Reilly and will support her research projects in the field of motherhood. O’Reilly is an expert in motherhood research, founder and editor-in-chief of the Journal of the Motherhood Initiative, publisher of Demeter Press, author of 20-plus […]

Join the York community for a virtual town hall on Aug. 11

President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton sends this invitation to the University community: La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 11, where we will discuss the University’s plans for a return to on-campus activities this fall. We invite […]

York and CUPE 3903, Units 1, 2 and 3 successfully negotiate renewal collective agreements

The following is a message from Provost and Vice-President Academic Lisa Philipps and Vice-President Equity, People & Culture Sheila Cote-Meek: On behalf of the University, we are very pleased that CUPE 3903, Units 1, 2, and 3 and the University have successfully negotiated renewal collective agreements for the period 2020 to 2023. These three-year agreements […]

LA&PS researchers receive more than $2.3M in SSHRC funding

Researchers in York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) have received more than $2.3 million in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). A total of 20 projects led by LA&PS faculty were announced as recipients of the 2020 Insight Grants (19 awards valued at a combined $2,145,491) and […]

Professor Susan Dion appointed inaugural associate vice-president Indigenous initiatives

York University Vice-President Equity, People and Culture Sheila Cote-Meek issues the following announcement to the community: La version française suit la version anglaise. Boozhoo, kwe kwe, bonjour and warm greetings, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Susan D. Dion to the inaugural role of associate vice-president Indigenous initiatives, effective Sept. 1. Professor Dion is […]

Electrical engineering student Olga Klushina named 2021 Bergeron Medal recipient

Each year, a top graduating student from the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University is awarded the Bergeron Medal by the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology (BEST) program. The award goes to a student who demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial achievement. The 2021 recipient of the Bergeron Medal is electrical engineering graduating student Olga Klushina, who […]

Will the Earth be swallowed by a black hole? Prof. Paul Delaney answers some of the public's most interesting astronomical questions

As York University physics and astronomy Professor Paul Delaney gets ready to board his spaceship and fly off (retire), he is leaving behind a few answers to some of the public’s most common astronomical questions over the years. Delaney is the inaugural Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy in the Faculty of Science […]

International honour for York Professor Emeritus Juan Pascual-Leone

Professor Emeritus and Senior Scholar Juan Pascual-Leone of York’s Psychology Department, Faculty of Health, has been elected an honorary member of the Academy of Psychology of Spain (Academia de Psicología de España). Pascual-Leone was one of three initial distinguished international psychologists elected to the academy. The Spanish government created the academy in 2015 with a mission to attain, promote […]

IP Osgoode webinar focuses on environmental implications of artificial intelligence

IP Osgoode at Osgoode Hall Law School is hosting “Bracing for Impact Webinar Series: AI’s Dirty Footprint,” a timely webinar focused on the environmental implications of artificial intelligence (AI) developments in recent years. The webinar takes places Monday, June 28 at 12 p.m. (noon) via Microsoft Teams. To register, visit eventbrite.ca/e/157507620533. AI can be a double-edged sword, and while […]

A statement from President Rhonda Lenton on the discovery of the Marieval (Cowessess) Residential School unmarked graves

The following statement from President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton, was issued on June 25: La version française suit la version anglaise. Today we are once again confronted with the truth of the residential school system and the devastating impact on Indigenous peoples and communities across Turtle Island. More than 750 unmarked graves, primarily of […]

Five York researchers receive Dahdaleh Institute 2021 Seed Grants

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 […]

The Welcoming YU Back Roadmap

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 […]