Alex Huls

York scientist leads push for safe disposal of nuclear energy

As nuclear power gains ground in Canada, York University Professor Magdalena Krol is working to protect the earth from contamination and stay ahead of environmental risks.

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.

Students continue to win big at national Japanese speech contest

After sweeping the Ontario Japanese Speech Contest earlier this year, York University students took their talents to the national level – and won.

Power up: York U's in-house AI platform answers call for innovation

Hear from York's artificial intelligence (AI) architect lead, Vidur Kalive, on how the University is revolutionizing campus life with YU-AURA, the innovative and user-friendly AI platform that offers faculty, staff and students custom tools to streamline daily tasks.

York U alumna wins awards after bringing lost film footage to life

Filmmaker and York alumna Lesley Loksi Chan earned two awards at the Berlin International Film Festival for a short film that began as an archival project at the University.

King Charles III Coronation Medal honours York U community members

More than 20 York University community members are recipients of the prestigious medal that recognizes exceptional leadership, contributions and efforts to make positive change throughout Canada.

York U prof makes astronomy history with largest-ever observation grant

Professor Adam Muzzin was awarded a record-breaking allocation of observation time with the world's most powerful telescope to explore the universe's farthest galaxies and very first stars.

DARE program leads to published study for student, professor

A Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (DARE) research project investigating workforce shortages in the financial industry led Professor Daniel Richards to help student Raquel Iantorno achieve a rare feat for an undergraduate: publishing a paper in an academic journal.

From crisis to prevention: York U leads shift in approach to homelessness

Find out how Professor Stephen Gaetz and York's Canadian Observatory on Homelessness are changing the conversation about homelessness, offering new hope and strategies for prevention.

Beyond the game, York Athletics advances University-wide goals

Discover inspiring stories throughout March about York's efforts to advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the University participates in SDG Month Canada.
Off the field and courts, York University Athletics is championing equity, sustainability and innovation, driving change across the SDGs including SDG 5 – Gender Equality.