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Recap — Chlorine, Contamination and Governance: Examining Water Quality Challenges in Lusaka, Zambia, with Hillary Birch

On February 26, 2025, Dahdaleh Graduate Student Scholar, Hillary Birch, explored the urban governance of water quality in Lusaka, Zambia. A PhD candidate in Environmental Studies at York University, Birch presented findings from her six-month fieldwork...

Call for Applications — 2025 Seed Grants for Critical Social Science Perspectives in Global Health Research

The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research is accepting applications for the 2025 Seed Grants for Critical Social Science Perspectives in Global Health Research. York graduate students and research fellows are welcome to apply with the supp...

Recap — Strengthening One Health Governance for AMR Mitigation, with Arne Ruckert

On February 12, 2025, Arne Ruckert, Director of Research at the Global Strategy Lab’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Policy Accelerator, delved into the role of One Health (OH) governance in combating AMR. The seminar explored how integrated, multi-sec...

GEHLab Intern Presents Poster at 2025 CUGH Conference in Atlanta, Georgia

Through Dr. Godfred Boateng's Lab at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, Global and Environmental Health Lab, I was presented the opportunity to submit an abstract to the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) 2025 Conferenc...

Call for Presentations – 2025 Critical Social Science Perspectives in Global Health Workshop

Returning for a sixth year, the Critical Social Science Perspectives in Global Health (CPGH) Research workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET. Join us to gain novel insights, discuss new research opportunities, and he...

Jennifer Corriero Honoured with Prestigious 2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal

York University is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Jennifer Corriero, a distinguished alumnus and Community Fellow at the Wellness Impact Lab (WIL) at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research. Corriero has been named one of 1...

Recap — Addressing HIV/AIDS Among Women in Asia Pacific: Challenges, Progress and Strategies, with Rajnish Prasad

On February 5, 2025, Dahdaleh community scholar Rajnish Prasad delivered an insightful seminar on Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) among Women in Asia Pacific. He provided a regional overview of...

York researcher tackles justice system anxiety in Black youth

Originally published by YFile (7 March 2025) Edited by Ashley Goodfellow Craig When he was asked to explain his anxiety around police, one Black youth in the Toronto area said even the sight of a cruiser in his neighbourhood triggers fear the officers...

Recap — Navigating Your Life’s Work: An Inspired Conversation, with Don Simpson

On Wednesday, January 29, Dahdaleh senior fellow Don Simpson led an engaging and reflective conversation on preparing for one’s real life’s work. Moderated by Dahdaleh senior fellow Harvey Skinner, the session was a back-and-forth discussion, blending...

2025 Summer Student Opportunities Open for Applications

Numerous research assistant positions at the Dahdaleh Institute are open for applications. York University students have the unique opportunity to contribute to research which takes on real-world challenges, gain professional experience in a supportive...