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York U study explores how VR is transforming writing, collaboration

July 4, 2025
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York University professors Rich Civener and Elizabeth Caravella are leading the way in research that explores the intersection of technology – like virtual reality (VR) – and writing in teaching and learning.

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York U staff honoured with Lynda Tam Guiding Light and Legacy Award

July 4, 2025
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Order of Canada honours three York U community members

July 2, 2025
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York U researchers launch new health partnerships in Uganda

July 4, 2025
York's Humanitarian Water Engineering Lab, led by Syed Imran Ali, has formalized two key partnerships to improve health conditions in crisis-affected communities in Uganda. 
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Schulich launches finance lab to prepare students for changing industry

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Professor receives Faculty of Graduate Studies' Teaching Award

July 2, 2025

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Two York University alumni are recipients of the John Charles Polanyi Prize: Nikolai Cook, who received the award for economic sciences, and Hossein Davarinejad, who received the award for physiology/medicine

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York U study explores how VR is transforming writing, collaboration

July 4, 2025
York University professors Rich Civener and Elizabeth Caravella are leading the way in research that explores the intersection of technology – like virtual reality (VR) – and writing in teaching and learning.
doctor health black

York U researchers launch new health partnerships in Uganda

July 4, 2025
Schulich launches finance lab to prepare students for changing industry

Schulich launches finance lab to prepare students for changing industry

July 4, 2025

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Goldfarb Gallery collection brings Indigenous art into focus

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York U staff honoured with Lynda Tam Guiding Light and Legacy Award

July 4, 2025
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Order of Canada honours three York U community members

July 2, 2025
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Professor receives Faculty of Graduate Studies' Teaching Award

July 2, 2025
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June 13, 2025
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Faculty offer graduate supervision rooted in care, collaboration

May 22, 2025
Welcome to the May 2025 edition of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning innovation at York University. This issue explores how faculty are shaping graduate studies with intention and care. See what's inside

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