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Dennis Raphael

York Professor Dennis Raphael and Khirisha Suthakaran, an undergraduate student in health studies, explore how policy "taboos" in Canada contribute to poorer health outcomes

York U in the news: Toronto's raccoons evolve, Canada-China relations and more

Contentious budget meeting in CambridgeZac Spicer, associate professor at York University, was quoted in n CTV News Nov. 25. Toronto’s favourite animal may be evolving to be cuter and friendlierSuzanne MacDonald, professor at York University, was quoted in Barrie Today Nov. 25 and Orillia Matters Nov. 23. Psychologists raise public health concerns over proposed changes […]

Why the flu shot may be a mismatch – and what York scientists are doing about it

Flu activity is on the rise as winter sets in, but this season’s vaccine may not be a perfect match. York University researchers shed light on why flu vaccines sometimes miss the mark and how innovations in modelling and AI could improve protection in the years ahead.

Passings: Kenneth George Davey

Professor Emeritus Kenneth Davey was internationally recognized for his research on insects and other invertebrates. Learn more about his scientific impact and his leadership at York.

Katherine Knight

A new book by Professor Emeritus Katherine Knight features her photographs of hand-crafted model boats alongside stories and insights from the Atlantic Canadians who built them

Submissions open for University-wide creative writing competition

The annual President’s Creative Writing Awards York University’s invites undergraduate students to submit unpublished work in poetry, short fiction and creative nonfiction, in either English or French.

Professor earns fellowship for innovations, mentorship in space engineering

York University Professor George Zhu's efforts to make space sustainable and train future leaders have been recognized with one of Canada's most prestigious honours in engineering science.

Passings: Vivienne Monty

For 40 years, Vivienne Monty helped innovate and shape York University Libraries at both the Keele and Glendon campuses. 

Professor launches program to make space science accessible

Elaina Hyde, director of York University’s Allan I. Carswell Observatory, announces Stellar Scholars, a program that introduces young learners to the wonders of the universe while addressing barriers to STEM education in underrepresented communities.

Take Our Kids to Work Day participants reflect on first jobs, future dreams

Three York employees and their Grade 9 guests share what they learned from spending the day together at work and how early work experiences can shape career thinking.