VPRI engages Faculty Councils to seek input on the Strategic Research Plan

Vice-President Research & Innovation Robert Haché continues to seek input on the development of York’s new Strategic Research Plan: 2013-2018 by engaging with Faculty Councils. In the first of a series of Faculty visits, held last week, Haché had an in-depth discussion with the Faculty of Education Council about how the new Strategic Research Plan […]

Psychology grad student wins grant for advocacy and research

York PhD clinical psychology student Kaley Roosen (BSc Spec. Hons. ’07, MA ’09)  is one of four winners of a Soroptimist Foundation of Canada grant for Canadian women graduate students worth $7,500 for her research and advocacy work.   The grant is designed to assist women with university studies, which will lead to careers helping to improve […]

York and Southlake sign agreement on ethics approval

York University and Southlake Regional Health Centre have signed a reciprocity agreement enabling researchers engaged in collaborative research projects at both institutions to undergo review by one research ethics board at the host's institution. “This agreement enhances collaboration for researchers at York and Southlake,” said Robert Haché, York vice-president research & innovation. “By signing this […]

Professor Colin Coates to dig into data on international commodity trading

A York University research team will comb through digitized 19th-century documents to trace the environmental and economic consequences of international commodity trading during the 19th century. Led by Professor Colin Coates (left), Canada Research Chair in Canadian Cultural Landscapes and professor of Canadian Studies at Glendon College, the project is expected to cast light on the impacts of […]

Vice-President Academic & Provost Patrick Monahan on the Academic Innovation Fund

In the fall of 2010, York's Vice-President Academic & Provost Patrick Monahan announced the establishment of the Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) to provide an investment of $2.5 million in support of innovation and change at the University. Applications were invited for funding to support new initiatives advancing York's strategic priorities. Of the applications received, 39 projects, […]

Markham Convergence Centre to host Open House Sept. 24

The Markham Convergence Centre (MCC) is holding an Open House to introduce to you who we are, what we do and what we can do in the York Region. Our goal is to create awareness by showcasing the different resources that are available in the Markham Convergence Centre, how we aim to support our community […]