Study on Anishinaabe ways of knowing could transform universities' knowledge creation

York University has an enduring commitment to the pursuit of knowledge that comes from many differing perspectives and ways of knowing. Indigenous leadership is vital in this. In the coming years, Indigenous leadership in York’s research will create a unique space to support contributions to Indigenous knowledges within and beyond the academy. Enter Faculty of […]

York alumni shortlisted for prestigious Griffin Poetry Prize

Canadian poets and York University alumni Canisia Lubrin and Yusuf Saadi have been shortlisted for the $65,000 Griffin Poetry Prize. Widely considered the most prestigious poetry award in Canada, the Griffin family gives out two prizes annually: one to a Canadian poet and one to an international poet. Lubrin and Saadi are graduates of York’s Creative Writing program in the Department […]

Call for applications for visiting scholar in sexuality studies

The Sexuality Studies Program in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies at York University has announced a visiting scholar position in partnership with the Centre for Feminist Research (CFR) at York University for the 2021-22 academic year. Applicants who have/will have acquired a doctorate in sexuality studies and/or transgender studies or a related […]

Municipalities of the Future symposium addresses pandemic-related challenges and opportunities

The School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) held its fourth annual Municipalities of the Future Symposium in virtual format in early March with a focus on the COVID-19 pandemic through the theme Municipalities on the frontlines: New realities and mandates in a post-pandemic world. Close to 200 participants attended throughout the day, including municipal […]

LA&PS awards four inaugural postdoctoral fellowships

The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) has announced the recipients of four inaugural postdoctoral fellowships. Fellows receive a funded, one-year postdoctoral research position to conduct their proposed research project under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Fellows will receive $50,000 over the next academic year. “I’m thrilled to congratulate our inaugural postdoctoral […]

York journal explores academic motherhood and COVID-19 in special double issue

Twenty-seven female scholars have contributed to a special double issue of York University’s Journal of the Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (JMI) exploring the theme of 'Academic Motherhood and COVID-19.' Published as the double issue for fall 2020 and spring 2021, the journal features 18 articles that investigate different lines of inquiry as to how […]