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York students earn prestigious McCall MacBain scholarships

Joining the fifth cohort of McCall MacBain recipients are Richard K.S. Wu and Nafanta Fadiga, two York University Faculty of Health students who will pursue graduate studies in science.

Graduates invited to share their stories with York University

York wants to celebrate students set to graduate this spring. Students, and members of the University community, are encouraged to submit inspiring student stories.

York U’s School of Continuing Studies launches four future-focused programs 

Building on a decade of workforce innovation, the School of Continuing Studies introduces four new pathways to in-demand professions.

Passings: Tomislav (Tom) Zivic

Tomislav (Tom) Zivic, a former gymnastics coach at York University, passed away after a battle with cancer, leaving a legacy of excellence that shaped Canadian gymnastics.

York University expands international research, academic partnerships

York is actively forging international post-secondary partnerships and has pinpointed promising areas for future collaboration, strengthening the University’s strategic research priorities.

Block model learning in Lassonde a blueprint for success

A cohort of engineering students are reporting enriched learning through Lassonde's block model, which allows learners to focus on foundational subjects one course at a time.

Lassonde course sparks biomedical innovation, entrepreneurial spirit

In a unique third-year course that applies an entrepreneurial mindset to biomedical engineering, Assistant Professor Neda Salahandish is preparing students to become the next generation of biomedical innovators.

Spiral learning reinforces real-world applications of coding

Students studying first-year computer science have a unique opportunity to gain practicial experience from the "spiral" learning model, where coding lessons are applied to real-world science scenarios.

Engineering students use advanced technology to bolster career readiness

Through a pilot program featuring an immersive artificial intelligence and virtual reality platform, Lassonde students are developing crucial skills that will help set them apart in the job market.

Project maps Greek Canadian entrepreneurial history

Researchers at York University are behind a first-of-its-kind digital map that brings to life the history of Greek Canadian businesses in Toronto throughout the 20th century.