Making mental health visible: York staff member uses art to reflect on sadness
Daryl Vocat blends technical skill and creative insight to reflect on isolation, emotion and shared experience through layered textile work.
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York study explores how astronauts find their bearings in space
York University’s Home-Base experiment, developed in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency and led by Professor Robert Allison, uses virtual reality to explore how astronauts recalibrate their sense of direction in zero gravity.
York faculty scale new heights in physiological health research
Professors Olivier Birot and Emilie Roudier bring the mountain into the classroom, using a harrowing rescue and smart technology to explore the body's response to extreme stress.
From Toronto to Tokyo: York PhD student's AI research goes global
Jing Li is making history as the first York University student to participate in Japan’s National Institute for Informatics visiting researcher program, strengthening York's global partnerships and research leadership.
Schulich-educated entrepreneur set to launch Canada into commercial space race
From the classroom to the cosmos: Schulich-educated entrepreneur Rahul Goel is rewriting Canada’s space playbook – starting with a rocket launch from Newfoundland.
AI drone developed by York U student targets urban litter
York University engineering student Garnet Maxwell has created a drone powered by artificial intelligence that scans city streets to locate and classify litter, making cleanup operations smarter and more sustainable.
Partnership creates pathways for Black teens to envision a future in law
Osgoode Hall Law School is a partner in Raising the Black Bar – an initiative that offers Black high school students exposure to careers in law and justice through mentorship and hands-on activities.
How York’s One WATER Institute is shaping water management
As microplastics and pharmaceuticals contaminate drinking water, York University's One WATER Institute is bringing researchers together with municipialites to tackle pollution and other urgent water challenges.
Global health PhD at York empowers future changemakers
As the world faces rising health threats and ethical dilemmas in medicine, York University’s new PhD program in global health is reimagining how research can drive real-world change.
Why do we see karma in everyday life? New research sheds light on human bias
York University Professor Cindel White explores how beliefs about karma shape perceptions of good fortune and misfortune in a new study. Learn more about karmic explanations and what these beliefs reveal.