York Senate approves new Lassonde School of Engineering

On May 24, the Senate of York University approved the establishment of a new Faculty of Engineering, which will be known as the Lassonde School of Engineering.

Scientists and artists talk about the immortal body

York anthropology Professor Zulfikar Hirji will curate the Immortal Body program as part of the upcoming Subtle Technologies symposium, which explores conceptions of the human body and life itself.

Innocent at risk in 'Mr. Big' stings, says professor

York psychology Professor Timothy Moore says the practice of using "Mr. Big" undercover sting operations, a controversial police tactic designed to elicit confessions from suspects in murders and other serious crimes, is ingenious but carries a high risk of incriminating the innocent.

Provost announces appointment of Janet Morrison as Vice-Provost Students

Morrison has been a member of the York University community for 13 years. She will take up her new position on July 1, succeeding Rob Tiffin.

York researchers awarded $7 million by NSERC

The Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada announced Wednesday that 60 researchers at York University have been awarded more than $7 million in NSERC grants.

York prof featured in COU's new Research Matters campaign

York humanities Professor Andrea Davis is a featured researcher in a new public awareness campaign launched by the Council of Ontario Universities.

FreeStuff: York students reduce waste during residence move-out

More than 1,700 kilograms of books, clothing and electronics has a new life thanks in part to students who participated in York's new FreeStuff initiative.

Canadian university presidents strike 75 deals with Brazil for research, study

York President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri spoke to the Toronto Star a recent trip to Brazil that saw presidents from Canadian universities secure some $6.7 million in research partnerships.

Douglas Bergeron talks about his vision for BEST

Grad Douglas Bergeron, CEO and director of Verifone, talks about why he created the new BEST (Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology) Program at York University.

Osgoode Hall Law School honours top alumni

Osgoode Hall Law School recognized seven of its own on May 16 with awards for their exceptional contributions to the legal profession and the community.