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Nominations open for Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

Do you know an exceptional student leader who has made an impact on York University? Nominate them before Feb. 28 for the Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award.

Canadian non-profits face barriers to advancing equity, York U study shows

Research led by York University maps the challenges non-profit organizations experience translating equity into practice and offers solutions to drive lasting change across Canada.

New YSpace hub turns ideas into impact

YSpace Lassonde is an entrepreneurship hub that offers tailored programs, expert mentorship and venture-building support for Lassonde School of Engineering students, faculty and alumni.

Passings: Arthur Hilliker

Arthur Hilliker, a York University professor and former chair of biology whose pioneering research on fruit fly genetics advanced understanding of DNA, has died.

Alexandra Rutherford

Professor Alexandra Rutherford co-edited a special issue of American Psychologist which proposes decolonizing psychological theory and practice by including knowledge from marginalized communities

York U professor rethinks public art, earns national recognition

Professor Holly Ward’s award-winning collaborative public art project transformed the Rouge Valley Trail in Markham, creating sustainable, participatory experiences that connect community and nature.

Michael Kalu

Michael Kalu, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Health, received the 2025 New Investigation Award rom the Canadian Association on Gerontology for leadership potential in aging research

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

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

Award places York U among world leaders in medical AI research, innovation

A York University team is guiding the future of medical decision-making through innovations using AI. Find out how their work earned a top-three finish in a prestigious international competition.