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A welcome message from Dean Maydianne Andrade
We are excited to introduce Dr. Maydianne Andrade as the new Dean of the Faculty of Science. In the video below, Dean Andrade shares a personal welcome message to all students.
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Research & Innovation
York U scientist earns award for climate research

Environmental Science
York U study finds forever chemical plummets in Toronto atmosphere during pandemic

Awards & Recognition
NSERC awards $1M for sustainable construction, biopharma research

York U's Top 30 Alumni Under 30
Two Faculty of Science alumni – Jaskaran Grewal, and Pankaj Puar – were among the outstanding graduates named on York University’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 list for 2025.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The Faculty of Science rises to the York University-wide challenge to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Learn more about what we are doing to tackle these goals.

Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory
Located on the York University Keele campus, the Allan I. Carswell Observatory supports student learning and research in astronomy and is a hub for public engagement and outreach. The Observatory offers a variety of free programming for the public.
