York University’s Chairholders are recognized as both established and emerging research leaders in their fields. Fostering their world-leading expertise on 21st century issues supports the University’s mission to be in service of society and the public good.
Featured Research Chairs
Hilary Barlow
W.P. Scott Chair in E-LibrarianshipAs York University Libraries’ third W.P. Scott Chair for Research in E-Librarianship (2022-2024), Barlow is interested in the intersection of the archival and library fields, and how each interfaces with Open Education (OE). Barlow’s research seeks to answer the question of whether OE practices can increase access to archival and special collections materials in digital space.
Emily Laxer
YRC in Populism, Rights, and LegalityLaxer, Glendon College, looks at the relationship between emerging right-wing populism and the changing landscape of rights and legality in Canada. Her activities will include the launching of a new Observatory of Populism, Rights, and Legality.
Canada Research Chairs
The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program is a Government of Canada initiative and stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development.
The federal government makes significant investments each year to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising research talent.
York Research Chairs
York Research Chairs are the University’s internal counterpart to the national CRC program and represent a diverse group of groundbreaking researchers dedicated to the pursuit and dissemination of new knowledge and discovery.
