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Passings: Shelley Gavigan

Shelley Gavigan, professor emerita, senior scholar and a long-serving and respected member of Osgoode Hall Law School and the York University community, died April 20.

Passings: Gerald Carrothers

Gerald Carrothers passed away on April 20, leaving a lasting legacy as the founding dean of what is now the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change.

York study points to income as key to addressing health inequalities

Professor Dennis Raphael's latest research considers how understanding the true root of health inequalities can lead to better public policies and change. 

York named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 13th consecutive year

York University extends an impressive streak of leadership in sustainability with the prestigious recognition as one of Canada's Greenest Employers highlighting the University's commitment to environmental stewardship and innovative initiatives.

SmartTO mobility hub driving Ontario’s transportation future

York University's YSpace is collaborating with SmartTO to steer startups in the mobility sector towards sustainable solutions for a greener Ontario.

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.