Skip to main content Skip to local navigation

Ascend 2024

Ascend - Research and Innovation Magazine

Illustration of tents.

York researcher helps lead fight against homelessness in Canada and beyond

York University professor Stephen Gaetz strives for research impact with the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness

An intricate beadwork of vibrant blues, brown and green depicts an Arctic shoreline, stretching from the sky down to icy hills and out to the sea, wrapped within a round border of caribou hair.

Beads of change

A York University professor’s research project, funded by CINUK, promotes the cultural significance and value of country food in the Arctic

Next stop: Markham

In the fall of 2024, York University will embark on an exciting new chapter with the grand opening of Markham Campus, expanding the University’s interdisciplinary, inclusive and collaborative research environment



Ontario supports the development of smarter, more sustainable transportation technologies with $1.5M to York

York University, alongside Centennial College, is partnering with the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) to design and test automotive technologies and smart mobility solutions

Intellectual property services at York give startups innovation edge

The Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI) has partnered with the IP Innovation Clinic to enhance business development at York University

York University welcomes transformative investments in next phase to create a new School of Medicine

Opening in 2028, York University will be the first medical school in Canada to focus on training family doctors, delivering a unique community-based doctor education program in Ontario

York health researcher tackles TB stigma through partnership in India

A York University professor works with global research partners to address the social determinants of tuberculosis

Prof exemplifies York excellence in global health research through worldwide partnerships

Godfred Boateng is the new Canada Research Chair in Global Health & Humanitarianism at York University, where he works to improve air and water quality in the Global South

De-escalating robocops?

In a new study, a psychology PhD candidate at York University explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in crisis interventions

Schulich ExecEd partnership strengthens Nunavut’s project management capacity

York University has partnered with the territory of Nunavut to offer a specialized professional development program

Glendon researchers lead initiative to explore populism in Canada

The Observatory of Populism in Canada is a first-of-its-kind research endeavour, based out of York University’s Glendon Campus

Osgoode research analyzes Ontario’s sanitation infrastructure

A visiting researcher at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School investigates sanitation disparities between Brazil and Canada

Subscribe to Ascend
Subscribe

Stay in the loop with York University’s latest research and innovation initiatives by subscribing to our annual magazine. ASCEND Magazine brings you engaging articles, exclusive updates, and news on groundbreaking projects led by our diverse community of students, faculty, alumni, and staff. Join our community of readers dedicated to exploring cutting-edge research, making York an international leader in innovation. We embrace inclusive research practices, ensuring that everyone’s contributions shape a brighter future for all.