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TIFF positions York U filmmakers among Canada’s best

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) celebrates York University talent who are defining Canadian cinema. Meet the filmmakers who earned a spot on the festival's Canada's Top Ten list.

York U research warns social media, populism fuel threats to democracy 

Can democracy adapt to a world dominated by social media and misinformation? York University sociologist Harris Ali investigates this question.

Order of Canada honours nine York community members

Nine changemakers affiliated with York University have earned one of the nation’s highest honours for their achievements in law, education, health care, sustainability, publishing and human rights.

New Teaching Fellows Program to drive innovation in higher education 

By investing in faculty-led initiatives that prioritize inclusivity, experiential learning and technological fluency, York is enhancing teaching and learning for faculty and students. Meet the inaugural teaching fellows.

York professor earns award for excellence in postdoctoral mentorship

Celebrated for shaping the next generation of researchers, Professor Jane Heffernan has been named the Faculty of Graduate Studies' 2025 Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year. 

York University’s endowment fund advances sustainability goals

York University’s latest sustainable investing report highlights important progress in reducing carbon emissions and strengthening social responsibility. Discover more in the full report.

Indigenous student art shapes identity of Miinkaanensing Reading Room

Three students have won a York University Libraries’ art competition that will feature their original works in Miinkaanensing, a dedicated space at the Scott Library where Indigenous students can study and connect with culture.

Passings: Asad Haider 

Asad Haider, a York faculty member and political theorist whose work on Marxism, social movements and anti-racist thought shaped global academic discourse, has died.

York-Ghana partnership celebrates its first PhD graduate in nursing 

Milipaak Japiong's PhD achievement marks a defining moment for an international and collaborative program to advance nursing education and health care research in Ghana.

Olympiad victory positions York grad student among world’s top young engineers

Ali Ramezani’s relentless pursuit of excellence earned him global recognition when he outperformed more than 1,000 competitors in a prestigious microelectronics contest.