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York University School of Medicine achieves Quality Council approval for proposed MD program

February 4, 2026
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York University’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program receiving this provincial "green light" signals major progress towards the School of Medicine's accreditation and proposed 2028 opening.

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York educator fosters early health literacy with storybook

February 4, 2026
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York U experts outline what's ahead for Canada's 2026 economy

January 30, 2026
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New supports for faculty, staff to guide effective, responsible use of data

February 4, 2026
Data governance at York University is rooted in shared expectations that improve trust, access and accountability when working with institutional data.
English Awards celebrate excellence in student writing

English Awards celebrate excellence in student writing

February 4, 2026
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York professor honoured for advancing children’s mental health

January 30, 2026

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Associate Professor Gregory Chin was interviewed on the New Books Network podcast about China and the Global Economic Order, a new book he co-authored
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Shital Desai
Associate Professor Shital Desai has co-authored a new book that provides an overview of inclusive design and how it can be embedded in products, services, organizations and policies
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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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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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English Awards celebrate excellence in student writing

February 4, 2026
English Awards celebrate excellence in student writing

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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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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