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Passings: Louella Sturdy

For more than four decades, Louella Sturdy served Osgoode Hall Law School as a registrar who shaped the paths of law students and faculty.

York students learn to teach across cultures through international placements

Students in York University’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program step into international classrooms in Mexico and Japan for an immersive experience in cross-cultural teaching.

Markham Campus launches inaugural professional learning program

Markham's first upskilling course in cybersecurity marks a milestone in its commitment to workforce development and lifelong learning rooted in real-world impact.

York secures $1.5M in CFI funding for cutting-edge research

The funding supports research focused on climate resilience, neurodevelopment, smart cities and more, driving forward innovative York-led solutions.

Global antibiotic restrictions may harm vulnerable children, study warns 

What happens when a life-saving treatment clashes with international policy? A new study co-authored by York Associate Professor A.M. Viens argues it’s time to rethink antibiotic use to protect the world’s most vulnerable children.

Passings: Robert Albritton

Robert Rapp Albritton, professor emeritus in York University’s Department of Political Science, died Oct. 5, leaving behind a legacy as a leading scholar in Marxist political economy.

Four distinguished leaders to receive honorary degrees at Fall Convocation

York University will award honorary degrees to four individuals recognized as leaders in their fields throughout 2025 Fall Convocation, running Oct. 15 to 24.

York faculty scale new heights in physiological health research

Professors Olivier Birot and Emilie Roudier bring the mountain into the classroom, using a harrowing rescue and smart technology to explore the body's response to extreme stress.

Grants support York-led innovations in bone healing, cancer recovery 

New funding totalling $645,000 will support two projects led by Assistant Professor Razieh Salahandish that focus on creating novel technologies to help bones heal faster and improve monitoring for cancer survivors.

From Toronto to Tokyo: York PhD student's AI research goes global

Jing Li is making history as the first York University student to participate in Japan’s National Institute for Informatics visiting researcher program, strengthening York's global partnerships and research leadership.