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Florence Jacobowitz

York University lecturer Florence Jacobowitz has released Isabelle Huppert, Modernist Performance, the first book-length study in English discussing the French actress's performance style 

Passings: Derek Cohen

Derek Cohen, a beloved professor emeritus of the English Department in York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, passed away peacefully on Oct. 11.

York U in the news: Markham Campus grand opening, American voting traditions and more

The future of higher education: York University, Premier Doug Ford and honoured guests gather to celebrate Markham Campus grand openingYork University’s President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton was quoted in the National Post Nov. 4. Here’s a look at some American voting traditions ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential electionStephen L. Newman, a professor emeritus at […]

Michael Kater

Michael Kater, a York University Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus, received the 2024 Canadian Jewish Literary Awards' Irving Abella Book Award in History for his book After the Nazis: The Story of Culture in West Germany

Lassonde partnership fuels collaborative biomedical research

Lassonde School of Engineering Professor Razieh (Neda) Salahandish has secured funding through the Mitacs Accelerate program to support cutting-edge research and student development opportunities.

York U in the news: northern lights, time change discourse and more

The northern lights are beautiful – but they can be dangerous as well. Why solar storms could be a ‘catastrophe for society’York University Professor Afshin Rezaei-Zare was quoted in the Toronto Star Nov. 1. As daylight time ends this weekend, scientists caution about messing with the clock seasonallyYork University biology Professor Patricia Lakin-Thomas was quoted […]

York University professor explores midwifery care in Ontario during COVID-19 pandemic

Margaret MacDonald, an associate professor and graduate program director in the Department of Anthropology, recently published a study in the Canadian Journal of Midwifery Research and Practice examining the unique challenges midwives faced in delivering high-quality care during the global health crisis.

Mercedes Isaza Clunie

York University alumna Mercedes Isaza Clunie won the RBC Emerging Playwright Award for her play Gringas at the Playwrights Guild of Canada's Tom Hendry Awards ceremony in Toronto last week

York U in the news: daylight saving time, virtual reality in health care and more

Daylight Saving Time makes us jet-lagged every day, says York ProfessorYork University Professor Patricia Lakin-Thomas was quoted in the Jerusalem Post Oct. 31. UHN researchers deploy VR in search for enhanced care solutionsYork University Professor Lora Appel was quoted in Hospital News Oct. 30. The real reason why we celebrate Halloween, from trick-or-treat to pumpkin carvingYork […]

Reduce the spread of respiratory viruses this fall season

Each fall, the rates of respiratory viruses such as influenza and COVID-19 increase. Following the layers of protection approach to public health can help reduce the spread.