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Updates to York pension plan strengthens retirement benefits

An amendment to York’s pension plan support improved retirement outcomes and helps advance the University’s long-term financial sustainability.

AI innovation at York U starts with human intelligence

In this special issue of YFile, explore how York University community members are combining AI with human expertise to advance research, support health care and drive innovation across sectors.

Schulich alumni scale AI real estate investment tool

Learn how three Schulich School of Business graduates used York mentorship and connections to launch Leni, an AI-powered tool that supports real estate investors in their decision making.

How mud play helps children connect with nature

From mud to meaning: Learn about a project led by York University PhD student Ayesha Menezes who is helping children engage in nature, learning and community through hands-on experiences.

Student revives Google Developer Group at York U

Lassonde School of Engineering student Soroush Baraouf has rebuilt the dormant chapter with a focus on providing students across all disciplines with opportunities to enhance technological aptitude through hands-on learning, AI tools and more.

York U team creates intelligent knee brace to transform recovery, mobility care

What if a knee brace could do more than provide support? Backed by Connected Minds, York researchers are developing a prototype that uses sensors and AI to help patients and clinicians make more informed decisions about recovery.

York U in the news: fighting cancer, power grid strategy and more

Ontario man fighting Stage 4 cancer seeking answers on out-of-country coverage denialJoel Lexchin, professor emeritusat York University, was quoted in CTV News and CBC News July 9. World Cup 2026: the last acceptable nationalismIlan Kapoor, professor at York University, authored an article in The Loop July 10. Keeping cool: How Meta plans to cut down […]

Douglas Smith

York University alum, writer and four-time Aurora Award winner Douglas Smith has released Borderlanz, a new collection of short stories that examines the human condition through the lenses of science fiction, horror and fantasy

Humboldt fellow joins York U for research collaboration on AI navigation systems

A six-month visit by German computer scientist Max Mehltretter expands York University’s international research partnerships in AI, computer vision and autonomous systems.

Virtual anatomy tools expand learning at York University

Explore how York University is transforming anatomy education through virtual dissection tools and synthetic cadavers, giving students more flexible, accessible ways to build essential knowledge and prepare for careers in health care.