Gregory Chin, Associate Professor of Political Economy, has contributed to a CBC article discussing recent opportunities for China to step up as a global leader. Since his recent inauguration, President Donald Trump has cut ties with several significant global organizations, leaving a potential opportunity for China to fill these gaps as a new global leader […]
A new Seminar Series on Critical Minerals hosted by the African Extractivism and the Green Transition (AEGT) research partnership will be launched on Wednesday January 15. Building on the insights of a multidisciplinary team of partners in place since 2018, the AEGT project studies the dynamics of critical minerals’ extraction, beneficiation and regulatory innovations in […]
Five outstanding Canadians and members of the York University community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, including LA&PS Alumna Sylvia Beth Bashevkin, who was named an Officer. Recognized as one of the country’s highest honours, the Order of Canada acknowledges outstanding individuals whose contributions, achievements, and impact have brought meaningful change to communities […]
Professor Leah Vosko, Associate Professor Richard Saunders and Associate Professor Ethel Tungohan of the Department of Politics were among several LA&PS faculty honoured at the 2024 York University Research Awards Celebration. The York University Research Award Celebration honours York’s scholars across all faculties and schools for their remarkable achievements and contributions to creating positive change. […]
Gregory Chin is an Associate Professor of Political Economy in the Department of Politics, and Faculty of Graduate Studies at York University (Canada), with a focus on China, Asia, the BRICS, global governance, and the political economy of international money and finance. The interview examines the BRICS+ group of major emerging economies and the New […]
Departmental Statement on the Passing of Professor Emeritus, George Comninel We are devastated by the passing of Professor Emeritus George Comninel and send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues near and far. George was a pillar of our academic community, who will be forever and dearly missed. His work in […]
Varathaledchumy Shanmuganathan, known as Varatha, is among more than 4,000 resilient students — some young enough to be her grandchildren — who will celebrate their graduation during York University’s virtual fall convocation tomorrow. It is an extra-special occasion for both York and Shanmuganathan, as she earns the distinction of becoming the oldest person to receive […]
Associate Professor Greg Albo was interviewed on Against the Grain, a radio and web media project, to discuss the book Socialist Register 2021: Beyond Digital Capitalism: New Ways of Living he co-authored with the late Leo Panitch Listen to the Viable Visions? playlist
The book, Mulheres Quilombolas, Interseccionalidades, e Políticas Públicas, has a unique connection to York University. Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies political science Professor Simone Bohn is one of the book’s editors. Conventional history textbooks refer to them as direct descendants of run-away slaves. However, this is not how the Quilombolas of Brazil see themselves. […]
Professor Gregory Chin was interviewed by Sarwar Kashmeri, for his show PolarisLive, associated with Foreign Policy Association (FPA) in New York City. Where they discussed US financial sanctions on China and Hong Kong, and US-China and global governance. FPA is one of the 2 oldest foreign policy think tanks in the US. Watch the full […]