Physics & Astronomy

New gift brightens learning, research opportunities for optical physics students

A new gift to the Faculty of Science will enhance learning and research opportunities for students studying optical physics at York University by creating awards for graduate and undergraduate students and upgrading a hands-on teaching laboratory for optical physics.

New telescope largest on a Canadian university campus

York University is now home to a new one-metre custom telescope that will enhance hands-on learning experiences and undergraduate research opportunities for the York community and beyond.Installed at the Allan I. Carswell Observatoryon Aug. 16, the telescope is expected to be the largest situated on a university campus in Canada.