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Two initiatives celebrate Circular Economy Month, advance sustainability

York University is contributing to Circular Economy Month with initiatives promoting efforts to reuse existing materials and advance sustainability on campus. 

Lancement de la campagne York Cares United Way le 1er novembre

La communauté de l’Université York s’unira une fois de plus pour appuyer United Way Greater Toronto. Cette organisation s’associe à 300 agences locales et est axée sur la lutte contre la pauvreté en fournissant de la nourriture, un abri et un soutien en matière de santé mentale aux membres de la communauté qui sont dans […]

York U in the news: geomagnetic storms and more

‘Only a matter of time’: Geomagnetic storms behind stunning northern lights ‘carry potential to wreak havoc’ on infrastructureLassonde School of Engineering Professor Afshin Rezaei-Zare was quoted in the Hamilton Spectator Oct. 24. Jake Fuss is the one who’s dead wrong: Tom McElroyA letter to the editor by York University Professor Emeritus Tom McElroy was published […]

Rich Shivener

Rich Shivener, an associate professor, has published a book titled Living Digital Media that explores the intricate relationships between creators and their digital media productions

York U in the news: public sector ethics laws and more

As a federal election campaign looms, Canadians must demand stronger ethics laws from politiciansAn op-ed co-written by York University Professor Ian Stedman was published in Canadian Manufacturing Oct. 22. 'I am humbled': Meet the 87-year-old Ontario woman who graduated from York UniversityYork University graduate Hortense Anglin was profiled in CTV News Toronto Oct. 19. See more […]

Andrea O'Reilly

Professor Andrea O’Reilly, internationally recognized as the founder of motherhood studies and maternal theory, published two edited collections this fall: The Missing Mother and The Mother Wave

York U in the news: wildfire recovery, 87-year-old graduate and more

Jasper’s wildfire recovery is challenged by its unique land classification and the approaching winterAn op-ed by York University Professor Jack L. Rozdilsky was published in the Conversation Oct. 21. 87-year-old Ontario woman graduates from York UniversityYork University alumna Hortense Anglin was profiled on CP24 Oct. 21. How to have your say in Toronto's 2025 budgetYork University […]

Ilijas Farah, Nantel Bergeron

Professors Ilijas Farah and Nantel Bergeron from the Department of Mathematics & Statistics have taken on the joint role of editors-in-chief of the Canadian Mathematical Society's journal, Canadian Mathematical Communications

York University launches new Well-being Strategy

York University has launched its first Well-being Strategy and signed on to the Okanagan Charter. To celebrate, the University invites the community to participate in a virtual launch event, as well as a series of other Fall Well-being Week events.

York U in the news: high masking burnout, baby boomers and more

For many autistic women, high masking leads to long-term burnoutYork University research assistant Jessica Klein was quoted in Verywell Health Oct. 17. Finally, we can say it out loud: baby boomers are greatYork University Professor Thomas Klassen was quoted in the Toronto Star Oct. 18. A tax-smart plan for RRIF reform that helps the vast […]