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Passings: Arthur Forer

York University Professor Emeritus Arthur Forer, a leader in molecular research, passed away on June 6. 

Schulich ExecEd partnership to empower future leaders

York University’s Schulich ExecEd is partnering with Skills/Compétences Canada, an organization dedicated to enhancing the involvement of youth in skilled trade and technology careers, to provide leadership training for the next generation of workers.

Lassonde researchers elevate critical mineral research and reusability

Eight Lassonde researchers are working to enhance the lithium production supply chain as part of a $1.5-million initiative funded by the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada.

York U researchers receive CIHR funding to study dementia care

Faculty of Health professors Matthias Hoben, Tamara Daly and Liane Ginsburg have been awarded $750,000 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Aging (CIHR-IA) to support their study of adult day programs for individuals living with dementia.

Y-EMERGE partnership to combat climate change by advancing mathematical modelling

The York Emergency Mitigation, Engagement, Response & Governance Institute (Y-EMERGE) has partnered with a key research centre in Rwanda to bring students to York to pursue research advancing modelling as a tool for addressing climate change.

Student receives 2024 Bergeron Medal

Graduating student Reza Mirhadi received the award in recognition of his outstanding entrepreneurial achievement during his time at York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering.

York U study examines immigrant families’ experiences with autism stigma, caregiver stress

A recently published study by Professor Farah Ahmad and her students Fariha Shafi and Amirtha Karunakaran looks at the experiences of South Asian immigrant parents in Canada caring for their children on the autism spectrum.

York U professor helps transform engineering education in Uganda

Professor Arash Habibi Lashkari is partnering with the University of British Columbia and Academics Without Borders to improve undergraduate engineering education in Uganda.

New required training for all York U staff, faculty and instructors

A new online training module on slips, trips and falls prevention is being offered online via YU Learn and is mandatory for all staff, faculty and instructors. 

Ceremony celebrates Pride Month with York University community

A ceremony to celebrate Pride Month on June 4 in the Vari Hall Rotunda was attended by staff, faculty, students and other community members.