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Lassonde partnership leverages 3D printing to address housing crisis

Professor Liam Butler is teaming up with construction company Printerra to transform the future of housing with 3D printing and low-carbon concrete.

Model EU brings students from across Canada to York U

The Model European Union (EU), a simulation of the work done by the European governing body, brought 55 students from across the country to York University’s Keele Campus this spring to experience politics and diplomacy in action.

York U mature students take their studies abroad this summer

York University’s faculty-led study abroad opportunities are gaining popularity, and mature students are eager to participate by registering for courses that take them around the world.

YSpace participates in federal program supporting prospective immigrant entrepreneurs

As part of the Government of Canada’s Start-up Visa Program, York University’s YSpace entrepreneurship and innovation hub is working with a group of business owners seeking to expand their ventures to Canada.

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.

Project brings together dance students from York U, Japan

York U students have a chance to collaborate with students from Japan’s Mukogawa Women’s University thanks to a globally networked learning award granted to Professor Lisa Sandlos.

Professor advances understanding of animal consciousness

Professor Kristin Andrews is accelerating research and awareness that consciousness is present in a wider range of animals – including crabs, lobsters and insects – than many believe. 

Schulich partnership to help companies track climate performance

York University’s Schulich School of Business is joining forces with one of the world’s leading sustainable economy media and research companies to develop a national climate finance index.

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.

York U student research reveals importance of native shrubs to wildlife

York University master’s student Ethan Owen’s first-ever published study involved scouring California’s deserts to understand how the density of native shrubs affects biodiversity.