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York engineer inventing ways to use the ground as climate solution

February 20, 2026
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From heating and cooling homes with underground energy to reinforcing unstable soils, Kamelia Atefi is exploring how natural processes can support climate‑ready infrastructure.

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SSHRC grants support York-led research collaborations

February 20, 2026
Ideas grant research innovation partnerships

Order of Ontario honours York U-affiliated community members

February 18, 2026
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York research shows how community networks strengthen cities in crisis

February 20, 2026
New studies by York University researchers highlight a care‑centred approach to urban governance and show how local networks can help cities stay resilient.
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Passings: Angelo Belcastro

February 20, 2026
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York collaborates on project to advance equitable health care

February 18, 2026

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A new book by Gerald Bareebe, associate professor in the Department of Politics, explores governance strategies adopted by rebel groups in Uganda and Rwanda and how they navigated political dynamics
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York engineer inventing ways to use the ground as climate solution

February 20, 2026
From heating and cooling homes with underground energy to reinforcing unstable soils, Kamelia Atefi is exploring how natural processes can support climate‑ready infrastructure.
Ideas grant research innovation partnerships

SSHRC grants support York-led research collaborations

February 20, 2026
research focus group working meeting room

York research shows how community networks strengthen cities in crisis

February 20, 2026

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Order of Ontario honours York U-affiliated community members

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SSHRC grants support York-led research collaborations

February 20, 2026
Ideas grant research innovation partnerships

Order of Ontario honours York U-affiliated community members

February 18, 2026
order of ontario red border

YSpace earns provincial award for inclusive business education

February 13, 2026
YSpace earns provincial award for inclusive business education

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Call for undergraduate student nominees for York's Board of Governors

February 20, 2026
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Still time to nominate staff for President's Awards

February 11, 2026
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Synopsis of most recent Senate meeting available

January 30, 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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