Deirdre Kelly

Voices from the streets: homelessness in Ontario's heartland

A documentary co-created by York University Professor Jessica Braimoh aims to change the conversation around homelessness in Ontario.

York U professor champions Indigenous cultural preservation

Read how Professor Ann Marie Murnaghan’s research on the K’ëgit totem pole is working to reclaim Indigenous heritage and restore cultural narratives.

York's TD Community Engagement Centre connects Jane Finch community

See how the TD Community Engagement Centre empowers students and bridges gaps in Toronto's Jane and Finch area, challenging stereotypes and promoting equity.

York University initiative drives local-level sustainability strategies

York researchers develop Ontario's first comprehensive ecological footprint dataset for municipalities, shaping local environmental strategies.

York Lions defensive lineman tackles food insecurity, supports Indigenous community

York University athlete Brandon Davies-Lyons is championing Indigenous initiatives through his work with the NDN Athlete Action Food Drive.

York University Professor Natalie Coulter advances study of youth media

Professor Natalie Coulter's research uncovers how young audiences shape digital media and the Canadian children's media industry.

York U professor's documentary examines bicycles, social change

Changing Gears, a documentary co-directed by Professor Lyndsay Hayhurst, highlights grassroots efforts in Canada, Nicaragua and Uganda to address transportation inequalities.

York U's Muscle Health Research Centre ranks fourth globally

The ScholarGPS Institutional Rankings have placed York University’s Muscle Health Research Centre among the leading institutions worldwide in this field of study based on its impact and leadership over the past five years. 

Professor emeritus pioneers research on bilingualism's impact

Ellen Bialystok, a distinguished research professor emeritus at York University, is making landmark contributions to our understanding of bilingualism, dementia and cognitive health.

York University leads global water sustainability effort

York University is serving as the academic lead for a pioneering virtual course that aims to tackle the complex challenge of global water insecurity.