In the lush hills of Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica, York University’s Las Nubes EcoCampus shows how education can cross borders. At its centre is Casita Azul, a modest one-room library that serves as a hub for cultural exchange, community empowerment and collaboration. Recently, Casita Azul received a donation from Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA (EMBA) students at […]
More than 20 York University community members have been recognized with a prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, a commemorative honour awarded to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to public service and society.
On March 8, people around the world will celebrate the contributions of girls and women, giving focus to issues such as gender equality, gender-based violence and violations, and reproductive justice.
International Women’s Day 2025, themed “Accelerate Action,” emphasizes the urgent need for gender equality. This year's focus is on creating a world where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is integral and differences are valued. Women, especially in academia, are at the forefront, challenging norms and reshaping disciplines.
In the quiet paddocks of her 22.5-acre farm, Lyndsey McKeown offers a therapeutic experience that is deeply personal and grounded in nature.
Research out of York University has made history as the first to document that muscle weakness precedes muscle wasting in cancer—a groundbreaking discovery that presents new possibilities for early detection and treatment of the disease.
When Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was sworn in as Ghana’s first female vice-president on Jan. 7, it marked the latest barrier shattered by the York University alumna.
The York University SDGs-in-the-Classroom Toolkit, designed to assist the interdisciplinary infusion of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in academic curriculums, recently earned a prestigious spot as an international finalist for the Green Gown Awards, which recognize exceptional sustainability initiatives. It serves as culmination of the pioneering journey to create it. The seed of the SDG toolkit […]