Teaching & Learning

EUC provides opportunities to high-school students

The Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) is looking to empower high-school students as the next generation of sustainability changemakers. 

New Schulich program receives industry accreditation

Schulich’s Master of Health Industry Administration program has been accredited by the Canadian College of Health Leaders, giving graduates advanced standing as they pursue  further designations in the field.

Faculty, instructors, administrators encouraged to complete Maclean’s survey for university rankings

The reputational survey is now available to eligible York University community members. It takes about 10 minutes to complete. 

OsgoodePD prepares lawyers to tackle legal climate crisis challenges

As climate change has gone from an abstract concept to an immediate threat, York University’s Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD) has adjusted its curriculum to incorporate the latest legal issues related to the crisis.

AMPD brings diversity of learning experiences to students

Welcome to the May 2024 edition of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning at York University. This issue showcases the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD).

Costa Rica provides canvas for Eco-Arts Residency

York University’s Las Nubes Campus in Costa Rica is welcoming its first-ever Eco-Arts Residency, where students will immerse themselves in the local community and culture.

AMPD design students learn to overcome fear of coding, algorithm biases

Professor Gabi Schaffzin is on a mission to ensure design students not only learn basic computer coding but consider biases baked into code and design.

Professional opportunity engages AMPD students

A group of researchers hired design students taught by Professor Angela Norwood to create data visualization for an important project: Congress 2023.

Professor creates performances that reclaim women’s history

Professor Erika Batdorf looks to create experiences where students can bring stories of contemporary women to ancient sites across the globe.

York University nursing professor wins teaching excellence award

Professor Archana Paul, who uses creative teaching strategies to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-life experiences, is one of the first internationally educated nurses to be recognized for teaching excellence by the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing Awards.