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York U experts outline what's ahead for Canada's 2026 economy

January 30, 2026
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Find out what York University experts say will be the key forces shaping Canada’s 2026 economy and how households can adapt to forecasted trends.

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January 30, 2026
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York University interim president shares vision and priorities with Senate  

January 28, 2026
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York professor honoured for advancing children’s mental health

January 30, 2026
York University researcher Rebecca Pillai Riddell's work to strengthen mental health support for children and youth across Canada has earned recognition.
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Scholarship growth boosts opportunities for Black students at York

January 30, 2026
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York researcher urges revival of quality-of-life measures amid rising needs

January 28, 2026

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Rachel McAdams, York University alumna and Academy Award nominated actress, has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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NSERC awards $1M for sustainable construction, biopharma research 

January 28, 2026
Researchers at York University are partnering with industries to transform mining waste into building materials and accelerate vaccine development with grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. 
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York researcher urges revival of quality-of-life measures amid rising needs

January 28, 2026
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York researchers patent AI technology to transform dental care

January 23, 2026

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York U experts outline what's ahead for Canada's 2026 economy

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York professor honoured for advancing children’s mental health

January 30, 2026
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NSERC awards $1M for sustainable construction, biopharma research 

January 28, 2026
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Nominations open for Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

January 28, 2026
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Synopsis of most recent Senate meeting available

January 30, 2026
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Nominations open for Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

January 28, 2026
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Have your say in York University dining survey

January 23, 2026
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Artificial intelligence strengthens classroom innovation, learning

November 6, 2025
Welcome to the November 2025 edition of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning innovation at York University. In this issue, explore ways artificial intelligence is being used across the University to advance pedagogy, support student success and foster inclusive, future-ready learning environments.

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