Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI)

AGYU launches podcast exploring the future of museums, galleries

The Art Gallery of York University has launched a podcast series that features discussions on how museums and collections can be more ethical and inclusive in the future.

Study examines impact of Quebec’s Bill 21

Professor Nadia Hasan has published a study that documents the significant impact Quebec’s Bill 21 has had on Muslim women in the province.

York U initiative amplifies voices of refugee youth

Led by Professor Andrea Emberly, the Singing Our Stories project looks to give voice to refugees and newcomers through the arts.

York University professor champions arts of the Indian Ocean

Professor Zulfikar Hirji is looking to bring attention to the often understudied creative works of artists from the vast Indian Ocean region.

Arnold Auguste reflects on career spent sharing marginalized voices

At York University’s June 20 convocation ceremony, an honorary degree was presented to Arnold Auguste, president and publisher of the newspaper Share, which has been serving the Greater Toronto Area’s Black and Caribbean communities since 1978.

Indigenous students share reflections on National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time of celebration and reflection. Two York University Indigenous students reflect on their feelings around the occassion.

New, renewed Canada Research Chairs advance neuroscience, disability studies at York U

Newly appointed Canada Research Chair Jeffrey Schall, and renewed Chairs Gillian Parekh and Joel Zylberberg, will use their positions to advance well-being research and innovation.

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. 

Nouveau formation obligatoire pour l’ensemble des membres du personnel et des corps professoral et enseignant

L’Université York est heureuse d’annoncer un nouveau module de formation en ligne sur la prévention des glissades, des faux pas et des chutes, disponible le 10 juin dans YU Learn.  Les glissades, les faux pas et les chutes sont parmi les causes les plus courantes de blessures signalées à l’Université. Cette formation vise à prévenir les […]