York is a leading international research and teaching University, conducting purposeful research that advances knowledge and creates positive change. Informed by a strong commitment to the promotion of social justice, diversity, equity, the public good and global citizenship, York research and innovation is making things right for our communities, our planet and our future.
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Top 40
Ranked among the top 40 universities in the world for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development goals (THE Impact Rankings 2023)
Research Powerhouse
A record high of $121M+ in externally sponsored research income in 2022/2023
Innovation Leader
YSpace, York’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub, supported more than 200 ventures from ideation to growth, generating over $86M in revenue (2022-23)
Featured Researchers
Regina Rini
Tier 2 CRC in Social ReasoningRini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy. Her research draws on social sciences and philosophy to understand public debate and improve discourse in diverse societies, emphasizing the connection between public discourse and personal moral agency.
Detlev Zwick
Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing StrategyZwick is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Schulich School of Business and serves as Dean of the School. His research focuses on cultural and social theories of consumption and the cultural politics of marketing and management practice. Working within the tradition of qualitative social sciences, he studies marketing and consumption practices from the view of the actors.
Innovation & Partnerships
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Partner and collaborate with York researchers to catalyze economic and social impacts.
Featured Organized Research Units
Sensorium: Centre for Digital Arts and Technology
Sensorium is a research centre for creative inquiry and experimentation at the intersection of the media arts, performance, and digital culture.
York Centre for Asian Research
The York Centre for Asian Research is a community of researchers who are committed to analyzing the changing historical and contemporary dynamics of societies in Asia.
Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions
The Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions (CRBI) brings together researchers to further the understanding of the mechanistic details
The Strategic Research Plan offers a comprehensive and clear vision for York to grow its global impact and excel in its high standing as a research-intensive University. York stands ready to further its expertise and leadership in such fields as AI, digital cultures, global health, Indigenous futurities, sustainability and more.
— Amir Asif, Vice-President, Research & Innovation
Strategic Research Plan
Get to know more about our research strengths and opportunities in the Strategic Research Plan for 2023-2028.