Government

City of Vaughan, York University, Mackenzie Health and ventureLAB sign MOU for feasibility study to create healthcare precinct

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on Oct. 2 will identify opportunities to maximize the best use of lands surrounding the site of the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital through a feasibility study. The study will explore how to create a world-class health sciences innovation hub and opportunities for Mackenzie Health to collaborate with York University in the area of academic health sciences.

York University statement regarding the MOU advancing French language post-secondary education

York University and its Glendon Campus congratulate the federal and provincial governments on this important agreement of financial support that will provide additional resources for French language post-secondary education.

York chemistry professor awarded prestigious Polanyi Prize

York University Chemistry Professor Christopher Caputo is among five Ontario university researchers recognized with a 2018 Polanyi Prize. Caputo received the award for his work to develop new catalysts to make manufacturing cheaper and more sustainable.

York U grad student joins Prime Minister Trudeau and Mexico’s president for announcement on education cooperation

Physics and astronomy PhD student George Conidis in the Faculty of Science was invited to participate in a discussion with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the President of Mexico, Enrique Pena Nieto, about education cooperation in late June.