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Passings: Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata, a visionary global industrialist and philanthropist, as well as a friend of York University, has passed away at the age of 86.

Schulich launches innovative AI and machine learning course

The Schulich School of Business has launched a new course designed to empower undergraduate and graduate students with what they need to know about how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will impact their careers, fields and businesses. 

Psychology Department event to help increase representation 

The Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (DEDI) Committee in York’s Department of Psychology hosted an inaugural event designed to support undergraduate students from under-represented groups who are interested in applying to graduate school.

York University earns WWF-Canada Living Campus designation

York University has received the prestigious Living Campus certification from World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada), which is given to post-secondary institutions that demonstrate leadership in conservation action and education.

York U women in STEM to gather for first faculty meetup

A new meetup series is launching that will see women faculty from across York University whose teaching aligns with science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) gather for mentorship and networking.

Moral considerations shape consumer decision, Schulich research reveals

New research co-led by Schulich School of Business Professor Ela Veresiu, recently published in the Journal of Consumer Research, reveals that even routine, everyday purchases can be influenced by moral judgments.

York U social procurement leadership highlighted in article

Three community members have written an article, highlighting the success of York University’s social procurement program, which was published in the journal Metropolitan Universities.

New Indigenous scholar joins York University’s School of Nursing 

An Anishinaabe woman from northern Ontario, Kate Dunn brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the University, particularly through her work on liver wellness and hepatitis C elimination in Indigenous communities.

AMPD prof becomes co-executive producer of HBO docuseries

Rob Bowman, a Grammy Award-winning ethnomusicologist and professor in York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), recently took on a co-executive producer role on the HBO documentary series STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.

York U professor named vice-president-elect of Canadian Association of Physicists

York University’s Wendy Taylor, a renowned experimental particle physicist, has been appointed vice-president-elect of the Canadian Association of Physicists, marking a significant milestone in her distinguished career.