{"id":1499,"date":"2024-08-02T11:22:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T15:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/researchdev\/?page_id=1499"},"modified":"2026-01-28T15:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:11:09","slug":"organized-research-units","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/research-excellence\/organized-research-units\/","title":{"rendered":"Organized Research Units"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group york-randi-lead-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/research-excellence\/\">Research Excellence<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Organized Research Units<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p>York University\u2019s Organized Research Units (ORUs) are centres of research excellence and synergistic hubs for participatory research programs, often partnering with community groups and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ORUs bring together experts from across the York research community to conduct inter- and trans- interdisciplinary research that addresses some of the world\u2019s most pressing challenges, reflecting the University\u2019s unique collaborative approach to research.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ORUs also routinely work together on various events, initiatives and committees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ORU Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Researchers who become members of an ORU can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get connected to a community of interest at York and beyond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay updated about events and initiatives in your area of research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become involved in an ORU\u2019s projects, initiatives and committees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access ORU supports such as: grant development and administration, event hosting and knowledge mobilization to share your work, and project coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>For ORU policies, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/secretariat\/policies\/policies\/organized-research-units-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<br>For ORU procedures <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/secretariat\/policies\/policies\/organized-research-units-senate-guidelines-and-procedures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns learnmore-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:nling@yorku.ca\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ORU Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=https:\/\/events.yorku.ca\/mecExternalScript?id=27818&t=calendar\n\n><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/ORU-AI-intelligence-and-society.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/ORU-AI-intelligence-and-society.png 783w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/ORU-AI-intelligence-and-society-400x188.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/cais\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Society<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Society (CAIS) unites researchers who are collectively advancing state-of-the-art theory and practice of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, law, governance and public policy.&nbsp; The research focuses on AI systems that address societal priorities in health care, smart cities and sustainability, and are fair, explainable, reliable and trusted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/FEATURED_honey_bee_daisy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/FEATURED_honey_bee_daisy.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/FEATURED_honey_bee_daisy-400x132.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/bees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution and Conservation<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of the Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (BEEc) is to foster interdisciplinary, innovative, collaborative, and cutting-edge research to be used for the advancement of knowledge and implementation of policy changes to help sustain pollinators globally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_557769019-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1231\" style=\"width:298px;height:199px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/bees\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Feminist Research<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centre for Feminist Research \/ Le centre de recherches f\u00e9ministes promotes feminist activities and collaborative research at York University and works to establish research linkages between York scholars and local, national, international and transnational communities. Feminist research is conceived of in broad terms, as being concerned with issues of women, gender, class, race, sexuality, ability and feminism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"391\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/pond-summer2-1-391x260-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1234\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/bees\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/cikl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Languages<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Languages supports research involving both traditional and contemporary knowledges, as care-taken, shared, and created by Indigenous scholars located in the University and Indigenous knowledge holders from communities. It aims to facilitate research and knowledge production and dissemination, by Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars, that re-centres Indigenous knowledges, languages, practices, and ways of being. It thus affirms Indigenous knowledges as vital sources of insights for our world and for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/pano-centre-768x240-300x192-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1235\" style=\"width:299px;height:192px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/bees\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ical.lassonde.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Innovation in Computing @ Lassonde<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The mandate of the Centre for Innovation in Computing @ Lassonde [School of Engineering] is to establish itself as a nationally leading and internationally recognized research unit focusing on the science of computing and its realization to enable novel solutions and technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1197120043-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1197120043-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1197120043-1024x576-1-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/bees\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/cian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Integrative and Applied Neuroscience<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neuroscience \u2013 the study of nervous system function \u2014 aims to explain the biological basis of human behavior in health and disease. One in three Canadians will experience a brain-related health disorder.&nbsp; The Centre for Integrative and Applied Neuroscience (CIAN) mobilizes research to address health, education, industry, and other applications important for the global community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/iStock-516319446-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1241\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/bees\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/cian\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crs.info.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Refugee Studies<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centre for Refugee Studies (CRS) is an interdisciplinary community of researchers dedicated to advancing the well-being of refugees and others displaced by violence, persecution, human rights abuses, and environmental degradation through innovative research, education, and policy engagement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/iStock_34164596_XXXLARGE-b-1024x733-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/iStock_34164596_XXXLARGE-b-1024x733-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/iStock_34164596_XXXLARGE-b-1024x733-1-400x286.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/bees\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/cian\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crs.info.yorku.ca\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cress.info.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS) facilitates research activity within the areas of planetary exploration, climate and environment, and space technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/Dengue-iStock-623941678-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1243\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cress.info.yorku.ca\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycrbi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions (CRBI) brings together researchers to further the understanding of the mechanistic details of how biomolecules interact with one another, the relationship between biomolecular interactions and cellular processes, and how biomolecular interactions can be used to diagnose and treat diseases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/iStock-540988998-300x227-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1244\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycrbi.com\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.glendon.yorku.ca\/crlc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Research on Language and Culture Contact<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centre for Research on Language and Culture Contact is the bilingual research unit of Glendon College. It brings together the research activities of the faculty members and students of York University who investigate various aspects of language contact at both societal and individual levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_152776961-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1246\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.glendon.yorku.ca\/crlc\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cerlac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centre for Research on Language and Culture Contact is the bilingual research unit of Glendon College. It brings together the research activities of the faculty members and students of York University who investigate various aspects of language contact at both societal and individual levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/iStock-629074160-300x224-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1247\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cerlac\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cvr.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centre for Vision Research<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centre for Vision Research at York University pursues world-class, interdisciplinary research and training in visual science and its applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1293\" height=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2025\/04\/Dahdaleh-wordmark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38497\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cvr.yorku.ca\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/dighr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research uses critical problem-solving approaches to pursue effectiveness, equity, and excellence in global health. We are global health leaders, researchers, practitioners, and students working at the interface between research, policy, and practice to address 21st-century global health challenges around the three main themes of 1. Planetary Health, 2. Global Health and Humanitarianism, and 3. Global Health Foresighting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/glrc-logo3-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/glrc-logo3-002.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/glrc-logo3-002-400x192.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/dighr.yorku.ca\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/glrc.apps01.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Global Labour Research Centre<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Global Labour Research Centre (GLRC) engages in the study of work, employment and labour in the context of a constantly changing global economy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/iStock-612249076-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1252\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/glrc.apps01.yorku.ca\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/irdl.info.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Institute for Research on Digital Literacies<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Institute for Research on Digital Literacies (IRDL) explores the diverse and evolving uses and implications of media and technology in formal and informal learning environments, and in digital culture more generally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1620414088-1024x573-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1256\" 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especially the configuration of social power underpinning scientific claims, medical practices, emerging technologies, and sites of innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/YorkCJS-website_banner1-plain-300x191-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1258\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/its\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cjs.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Israel and Golda Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Israel and Golda Koschitzky Centre is Canada\u2019s first interdisciplinary research centre in Jewish Studies, bringing together a vibrant community of scholars and teachers to promote cutting-edge research in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_656672665-300x209-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1260\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cjs.yorku.ca\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/nathanson.osgoode.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jack and Mae Nathanson Centre on Transnational Human Rights, Crime and Security<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nathanson Centre on Transnational Human Rights, Crime and Security focuses on the development and facilitation of a cross-disciplinary programme of research and project initiatives that enhance knowledge of issues related to a variety of transnational phenomena that are rapidly changing society, law and governance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_388655242-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1262\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/nathanson.osgoode.yorku.ca\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/lamarsh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research is a collaborative group of faculty and students that supports community-engaged interdisciplinary research in health, education, relationships and development of infants, children, adolescents, emerging adults and families everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2025\/06\/MSH-ORU-Webpage.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2025\/06\/MSH-ORU-Webpage.png 1290w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2025\/06\/MSH-ORU-Webpage-400x248.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2025\/06\/MSH-ORU-Webpage-1024x635.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/madstudieshub\/\"><strong>Mad Studies Hub<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mad Studies Hub (MSH) is a research centre grounded in the fields of Mad Studies and critical mental health at York University, Toronto, Canada. Foregrounding epistemologies of lived\/living experience and centering inquiry on the relationship between oppression and mental health, we support excellence in social justice-informed research with direct policy and practice impacts and foster rich discourse related to these topics at York University, across Canada, and internationally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-14 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/Sarit-Vehicles-Event-June-2022-FEATURED-image-for-YFile-1536x511-1-1024x341-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/Sarit-Vehicles-Event-June-2022-FEATURED-image-for-YFile-1536x511-1-1024x341-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/Sarit-Vehicles-Event-June-2022-FEATURED-image-for-YFile-1536x511-1-1024x341-1-400x133.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/lamarsh\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/mtec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Manufacturing Technology Entrepreneurship Centre (MTEC)<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manufacturing Technology Entrepreneurship Centre (MTEC) integrates critical aspects of interdisciplinary research in manufacturing, technology and entrepreneurship, to reinforce research intensification by developing cutting-edge technologies, individuals, and enterprises to create regional impact and address societies pressing needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1293\" height=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2025\/04\/MOVE_ORU-Website-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2025\/04\/MOVE_ORU-Website-1.png 1293w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2025\/04\/MOVE_ORU-Website-1-400x250.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2025\/04\/MOVE_ORU-Website-1-1024x639.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1293px) 100vw, 1293px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MOVE: Mobility Innovation Centre<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MOVE\u2019s mission is to pursue world-class, cross-section research and training in the development and advancement of disruptive mobility technologies for improving our mobility in the future.&nbsp; Members of MOVE conduct world-leading research to create sustainable, connected, autonomous transportation systems, making transportation systems safer, more comfortable, and accessible. MOVE also focusses on integrating new technologies safely and efficiently into society.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-15 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/iStock-804385102-300x157-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1264\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/lamarsh\/\"><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/mhrc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Muscle Health Research Centre<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) provides a centralized and focused research emphasis on the importance of skeletal muscle to the overall health and well-being of Canadians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1402792253-1024x979-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1402792253-1024x979-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1402792253-1024x979-1-400x382.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/mtec\/\"><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/onewater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>One WATER<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One WATER will greatly enhance our capacity to address the diverse aspects of the ongoing water sustainability crises, attract and train future leaders in the field, educate the public, innovate with industrial partners, and attract external competitive funding and endowments. One WATER will engage in interdisciplinary world-class research on sourcing, Artificial Intelligence, Technologies, Education &amp; Sustainability, Resource Recovery &amp; Reuse as well as their environmental, educational, and societal implications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-16 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/RCCSposter2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/RCCSposter2-edited.jpg 999w, 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is a 21st-century research engine for the study of Canada and \"Canada in the World\".<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/AMPDTechDance-300x174-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1268\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/sensorium.ampd.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sensorium: Centre for Digital Arts and Technology<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensorium is a research centre for creative inquiry and experimentation at the intersection of the media arts, performance, and digital culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-17 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/Toronto-300x222-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1270\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The City Institute at York University<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As an interdisciplinary institute, The City Institute at York University facilitates critical and collaborative research, providing new knowledge and innovative approaches to comprehending and addressing the complexity of the urban arena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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community of researchers who are committed to analyzing the changing historical and contemporary dynamics of societies in Asia, understanding Asia\u2019s place in the world, and studying the experiences of Asian communities in Canada and around the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full randi-image-5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_2076955282-1-1024x506-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_2076955282-1-1024x506-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_2076955282-1-1024x506-1-400x198.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 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