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
Robert Gehl
Ontario Research Chair in Digital Governance for Social JusticeGehl is an associate professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. His research explores the intersections of technology, communication, and social change, with a particular focus on how digital platforms shape political discourse and activism.
Lyndsay Hayhurst
YRC in Sport, Gender and Development and Digital Participatory ResearchHayhurst, Faculty of Health, researches the use of sport to support gender-related development goals, policies and practice. Her current research explores how key stakeholders experience Sport, Gender and Development initiatives focused on girls and women in Canada, Uganda and Nicaragua.
Innovation & Partnerships
Work With Us
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
Discover York Academics is an exciting, career-enhancing opportunity for York researchers, scholars and creatives to more widely share their public expertise and their local and global efforts to drive positive change. By using this tool, our faculty members gain a bigger platform to network, strengthen their visibility and grow their work’s reach, influence and impact.
— Amir Asif, Vice-President, Research & Innovation
York is an international leader in interdisciplinary research involving artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologies, social justice and human science like biology, neuroscience, philosophy and psychology. Connected Minds is the result of the incredible work and collaborative efforts of our faculty and staff, and will enable Canada to lead the creation of more inclusive technologies for the world.
— Amir Asif, Vice-President, Research & Innovation
Building international, values-driven partnerships underscores York University’s dedication to working together cross-culturally to address critical world issues. The GRE Fund is an investment in the transformative work of the York community and will provide mutually beneficial opportunities for our researchers, students and partners to continue to translate research outcomes into social and economic benefits in Canada and beyond.
— Rhonda Lenton, President & Vice-Chancellor
Strategic Research Plan
Get to know more about our research strengths and opportunities in the Strategic Research Plan for 2023-2028.