Lélia Young

Professor Lélia Young received the 2025 poetry prize from the Académie des Baobabs for her French-language collection Rupture et avènement, which explores suffering, renewal and collective intimacy

York U in the news: Carney in China, rare robin in Montreal and more

Carney in China amid ‘new geopolitical environment'Gregory Chin, professor at York University, was quoted in CTV News Jan. 14. Rare European robin spotted in Montreal draws crowds from across CanadaGail Fraser, professor at York University, was quoted in CityNews Jan. 15. Printing play: A path forward for children with prostheticsGarrett Melenka, associate professor at York […]

York U in the news: Canada's sporting landscape, well-being dashboard and more

Escarpment, agriculture are possible themes for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital sculptureBrandon Vickerd, dean of the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, was mentioned in Niagara This Week Jan. 9. Greening the Games: On thin ice with Canada’s sporting landscapeBennet Toman, master's student at York University, contributed to Environmental Journal Jan. 12. Ontario Job […]

Appointment of assistant vice-president labour relations

Osgoode Hall Law School alum Shane McNaught joins York University as assistant vice-president labour relations beginning Jan. 26.

Nomination d’un vice-président adjoint des relations du travail

J’ai le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Shane McNaught au poste de vice-président adjoint (VPA) des relations du travail, à compter du 26 janvier 2026. Shane McNaught est diplômé de l’Université métropolitaine de Toronto (anciennement l’Université Ryerson), où il a obtenu un baccalauréat en commerce. Il a commencé par occuper plusieurs postes de gestion du […]

Corporate gifts boost AI, technology innovation projects at York 

Google, Samsung and AMD have invested in York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering to accelerate research in AI and immersive tech. Find out how these partnerships will fuel emerging technologies. 

New tools to strengthen graduate supervision, student success at York

A new suite of tools introduced by the Graduate Supervision Support Hub will promote inclusive practices for supervisors and students. 

York professor explores AI as creative partner in music making

Associate Professor Doug Van Nort blends technology and artistry to build new musical ecosystems where AI turns computers into collaborators. 

Sherry Grace

Professor Sherry Grace of the School of Kinesiology & Health Science was recognized as the leading contributor to cardiac rehabilitation research, with 190 York University-affiliated publications

Jessica Tsui-yan Li

Jessica Tsui-yan Li, associate professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics, has published a book on Eileen Chang, an influential literary figure of Chinese literature