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
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
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York researcher traverses tick-infested terrain to beat back insect apocalypse
A PhD student at York University is studying the effects of climate change on insect decline
Young innovators look to commercialize research with York fellowship
Four budding researchers at York University receive support from VPRI to help bring their products to market
Connected Minds: one year later
Neural and Machine Systems for a Healthy, Just Society - York University’s major research initiative, funded in part by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund - celebrates its first year of achievements
York-Queen’s art project combines VR with Anishinaabe philosophy to explore water’s hidden depths
A York University professor has partnered with a Queen’s University professor to create an immersive 3D experience that sparks critical conversations about the global water crisis
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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
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