Graduate research at York U drives real-world discovery

Six York University graduate researchers are recipients of the annual thesis and dissertation prizes for research addressing pressing global issues.

Passings: Valeria Tsoukanova

Professor Valeria Tsoukanova is remembered for her ability to make chemistry accessible to students and for her research's impact on biomedical applications.

Margaret Kierylo

Margaret Kierylo, assistant vice-president, institutional planning and chief data officer, is this year's recipient of the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) Leadership in Learning Award (9:22 on video)

Lily Padovan

Lily Padovan, a member of the Athletics & Recreation’s Fitness & Lifestyles team, created a student-driven powerlifting initiative inspired by her family’s experience with cancer

York U in the news: meteor showers, 'Heated Rivalry' and more

Lamb shank, 48 cans of beans, gum: A look at what Alberta's politicians expenseIan Stedman, associate professor at York University, was quoted in CTV News June 21. Ottawa Plans 10 Reactors by 2041, Provides No New Funding for ‘Civilian Nuclear Renaissance’Mark Winfield, professor at York University, was quoted in The Energy Mix June 22. Ontario's […]

Native plant garden to honour Sheila Colla’s legacy as conservation scientist

A June 25 dedication at Maloca Community Garden will celebrate the late conservation scientist's contributions to and advocacy for wild bees, native plants and pollinator education.

York recognizes excellence in teaching, research at Spring Convocation

Spring Convocation honors the contributions of five York community members with top teaching and research distinctions: the President's University-Wide Teaching Award and the Distinguished Research Professorship.

Ray Gupta reminds York grads to put people at centre of leadership

Success is not a straight path nor is it a solitary journey, honorary degree recipient Ray Gupta reminded Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduands during Spring Conovcation.

Denise Pickett shares lessons on growth, values with graduands

After receiving an honorary doctor of laws, Denise Pickett offered Schulich School of Business grads advice on how to navigate their careers with confidence, integrity and a human touch. 

From classroom to career: Lassonde alumna contributes to Canada's space sector

For Randa Qashoa, a passion for space engineering sparked during her studies at York U has led to a career developing technologies designed for space missions.