The university is a space for critical thinking, innovation and discoveries. It is also a place where emerging leaders are formed, the change agents who will make an impact in academia, public and business sectors and in our communities.
Knowledge Now: Grad Research @ York showcases our graduate scholars undertaking cutting-edge, and socially engaged research. From video-recorded interviews, and live panel discussions on pressing social issues to stories highlighting our grad students, Knowledge Now presents a collection of new ideas and technologies in development and possibilities for a better future!
Discover Grad Research @ York
Watch our three-minute videos to get a glimpse of some of the exciting research taking place at York. Our graduate students talk about their journey, research, impact and future plans. From Indigenous knowledge, immersive 3D technology, and human rights to environmental sustainability, our students address some of the most pressing issues in our society and explain how their research contributes to a better understanding and creative solutions.
Grad Scholar: Rupsha Mutsuddi
Design
Grad Scholar: Shyam Patel
Education
Grad Scholar: Jennifer Hodder
Nursing
Grad Scholar: Ali Gholami
Mechanical Engineering
Grad Scholar: CeAnn Marks
Psychology
Grad Scholar: Lance Morrison
Interdisciplinary Studies
Grad Scholar: Nitima Bhatia
Education
Grad Scholar: Iana Shatilova
Disaster & Emergency Management
Grad Scholar: Christina Andaya
Sociology
Grad Scholar: Terry Jones
Film
Grad Scholar: Biftu Yousuf
Geography
The Vault
Live Panels: From Knowledge to Action
Join us for our panel discussions which will bring together scholars tackling a common theme from multi-disciplinary perspectives. For the month of March, we have organized two live discussions; one focusing on the environment and the other social inequalities. Current students will share ideas and perspectives about how graduate research at York can respond to the societal need and the potential of engagement across disciplinary boundaries in generating critical innovative knowledge.
Climate Action: the Roles of Research
Climate change is the greatest threat to life on our planet. This round table brings together three emerging researchers from a range of disciplines to discuss what it means to research the ways humans are transforming the planet now. Join us as we explore the difficulties we face along with some of the possible avenues for establishing a sustainable future.
Reducing Inequalities: An Urgent Call for Action
To advance social justice, graduate students at York University are discovering new approaches to dismantling the ideologies which promote progress through disadvantage and the systemic (re)production of inequality. This panel, comprised of an educator, actor and disability advocate, will highlight some of the most pressing issues facing our society, while exploring how our researchers are taking action.
Explore Our Archives
Check out our news features which share research work and accomplishments of graduate faculty members, postdoctoral fellows and students.