Professors at York University have been awarded more than $9.1 million in funding from the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) through the Discovery Grants Program and the Discovery Accelerator Supplement Awards. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants Program supports ongoing programs of research with long-term goals rather […]
Gregory Malszecki, a longtime faculty member at York University, died at the age of 75 on July 6. Malszecki was a member of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at the University, where he taught for 40 years. He first joined York as a contract faculty member in 1979, where he was a course […]
Ten students at York University were recently honoured with the Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award, which recognizes students’ contributions to the growth, development and vitality of the York University community through their leadership, enthusiasm and dedication. Now in its eighth year, the Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award was created in honour of Robert […]
The York University Alumni Board has recognized four distinguished York students for their academic excellence and student leadership. We are proud to share the recipients of the 2020 Alumni Awards and Scholarships, and their incredible academic journeys, below. Olivia Beltrano (BBA candidate ’24) – 2020 Harry W. Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship recipient Attending York […]
Along with earning a BSc (specialized honours) in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program, recent alumnus Aly Fawzy is also the recipient of York University’s Murray G. Ross Award, one of the highest honours for a graduating student. The award, which is typically presented during spring convocation, recognizes one student for outstanding academic excellence and […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, convocation at York University will look different this year. While there will be no in-person convocation ceremonies this spring, all graduating students will be invited to a future convocation ceremony once we are able to do so safely. In the meantime, York still wants to help graduating students recognize this […]
Three projects led by York University researchers have received almost $1 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) to do rapid research over the next year related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding for the Rapid Research Funding projects was announced June 25. “We are delighted to learn of CIHR’s support for […]
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Kinesiology and Health Science is the study of human movement and the relationship between physical activity and health. This exciting and innovative program at York University provides students the opportunity to pursue many sub-fields including physiology, anatomy, health, sport administration, health psychology, and athletic therapy in preparation for a career in health and rehabilitation, fitness, […]
Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Approaches Needed to Determine Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults and Aging: CAG/ACG and CJA/RCV Joint Statement