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York University initiative drives local-level sustainability strategies

York researchers develop Ontario's first comprehensive ecological footprint dataset for municipalities, shaping local environmental strategies.

York U grad’s research paves way for smarter crisis response 

Learn how recent York graduate Tricia Corrin’s research highlights the University’s leadership in disaster and emergency management education.

$500K boost for York's Portuguese Canadian History Project

Explore the impact of new funding for an important cultural preservation project led by a York University researcher and housed in the Clara Thomas Archives.

York U in the news: women of colour in academia, Order of Canada and more

Professor challenges tokenizing women of color in academiaYvonne Su, the director of the Center for Refugee Studies at York University, was quoted in Phys.org Dec. 20. It seems everyone but Justin Trudeau knows it’s time for him to go. Why is it so hard to quit?Marie-Hélène Budworth, an associate professor and director of HR management at York […]

Powering change: York U leads efforts to create greener Ontario 

A bold plan is in action for a greener future. See how York University’s energy initiatives are supporting Ontario’s sustainability goals.

Canadian literary gems to read this holiday season

York University professor Gail Vanstone and faculty member Dana Patrascu-Kingsley share their top Canadian reads of 2024.

York’s endowment fund outperforms sustainability benchmarks 

Discover how York’s endowment fund is exceeding environmental, social and governance standards, driving both a positive global impact and continued growth.

Provost’s 2024 Black and Indigenous postdoctoral fellows to advance research on global challenges

From addressing nanoplastics in drinking water to exploring AI’s role in Indigenous resurgence, the 2024 recipients of the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black and Indigenous Scholars will embark on impactful research at York.

York University extends academic plan by one year

Over the next year, the University will conduct a comprehensive retrospective progress report that will inform the next academic plan.

York launches new module to advance equity, Indigenous research excellence 

Explore how York’s latest POLARIS module is empowering faculty members to champion equity in adjudicating Indigenous research contributions.