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Board of Governors synopsis now available

The synopsis of the 495th meeting of the Board of Governors of York University, held on June 29, is now available.

Synopsis of most recent Senate meeting available

The synopsis of the 729th meeting of the Senate of York University, held on June 25, is now available.

York U in the news: future of Canadian soccer, global educators visit York and more

As AI data centres proliferate, municipalities are struggling to figure out where they fit. Here’s whyEric Miller, director of the Ecological Footprint Initiative at York University, was quoted in CTV News July 5. Even birds living in protected Ontario reserve can’t escape climate change, new study findsHadil Elsayed, PhD candidate at York University, was quoted […]

Appointment of interim dean, Faculty of Education

Professor Sarah Barrett will lead York University's Faculty of Education as interim dean beginning Sept. 1.

How an AI tool is improving human-centred health care

Connected Minds: From Idea to Impact
A scalable digital platform designed by York University researchers means mental health care pracitioners spend more time with patients.

Faculty, staff invited to participate in Ask Me campaign 

As York University prepares to welcome new community members to its campuses this fall, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in the University’s Ask Me campaign, an initiative designed to help new students and community members navigate their first weeks on campus.

Jewish literary journal relaunch highlights York U roots

After more than a decade, the literary journal Parchment returns with York-led support and a national focus on showcasing contemporary Canadian Jewish writing. 

Passings: William (Bill) Gapen

William (Bill) Gapen, a part-time faculty member in York University’s School of Social Work who taught in the areas of mental health, addictions and social service, passed away on April 25 at the age of 70.

York U in the news: lack of female coaches, climate change for the birds and more

U of T faculty, community members recognized with Order of CanadaHarvey Skinner, professor emeritus of psychology and global health at York University and founding dean of York’s Faculty of Health, was mentioned in U of T News July 2. Where Are All the Female Coaches?Lyndsay Hayhurst, York University Research Chair in Sport and Gender, was […]

Board of Governors approves 2026-27 budget, reaffirming York's path to balance

York’s latest budget outlines progress, pressures and priorities shaping the years ahead. Explore what’s changing and what remains a focus.