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New book by Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah looks at ways to enhance creativity during decision-making using systems thinking principles

Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah, from the School of Administrative Studies, has a new book, Creativity Loops–Based Decision Making, which presents an innovative framework for enhancing creativity in the decision-making process by applying systems thinking principles. The book proposes that creativity is a skill that can be developed with practice rather than something only a select number […]

Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah’s new book explores the evolution of autonomous vehicles and delves into the complex considerations surrounding them

Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah has published a new book, Riding the Wave: Exploring the Realms of Autonomous Vehicles. The book examines the past, present and future of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and uses real world case studies to investigate the complex legal, regulatory and ethical considerations surrounding autonomous transportation. The book’s rigorous research will benefit anyone looking the understand the […]

LA&PS prof’s new book combats sustainable energy myths

Exemplifying York University’s global leadership in sustainability, Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah from the School of Administrative Studies in York’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) has set out to increase public understanding of the importance of sustainable energy – and its role in addressing global challenges such as climate change, energy security and environmental degradation – […]

The Flood Resilience Challenge Game

Disaster & Emergency Management Assistant Professor Evalyna Bogdan is the co-designer of the Flood Resilience Challenge (FRC) Game, a serious game designed to engage business, government and community leaders in scenario-based planning for various types of flooding. Players assume different stakeholder roles, discuss flood risk management measures, and evaluate their past decisions to make informed […]

Upcoming symposium showcases a niche area of research in the accounting field

On November 23-24, the School of Administrative Studies and the University of Guelph’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics are co-hosting the Qualitative Accounting Research Symposium. 18 academics from across the globe will showcase groundbreaking research in the accounting field. The event will take place at the Second Student Centre, with both in-person […]

York Disaster & Emergency Management Students Share Reflections on DEMCON

Disaster And Emergency Management Conference (DEMCON) – International Centre Toronto, Oct 24-25, 2023. York University’s Disaster and Emergency Management program sponsored four undergraduate students to gain professional exposure and network with experts in the field. They reflect on their experiences.  Michelle WienchBDEM, 3rd Year  Taking part in DEMCON allowed me to learn about the latest […]

DEM Prof. Bogdan co-authors report on community disaster preparedness

Disaster & Emergency Management Assistant Professor Evalyna Bogdan has co-authored a new report that came out at the end of December. “We’re Ready! Plus Report A Practicum On Community Disaster Preparedness Workshop In Inglewood Community, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada” details the community disaster preparedness workshops co-developed with community members from High River following the 2013 Alberta […]

Ali Asgary, an associate professor of disaster and emergency management, talks to Scientific American about what do in the event you are caught in a dangerous crowd surge

DEM Associate Professor Ali Asgary was quoted in a Scientific American article, “What to Do if You’re Trapped in a Surging Crowd,” where he discussed crowd management following Seoul’s deadly crowd crush on October 29. “In a situation like this, it is hard to say exactly what went wrong. There are typically investigations planned and […]

DEM Prof. Bogdan co-authors paper on building connects in emergency management

Disaster & Emergency Management Assistant Professor Evalyna Bogdan has co-authored a research paper, “Building new relationships and connections in emergency management: The role of social work practitioners and human service professionals in disaster recovery,” in the Canadian Journal of Emergency Management. “Spurred by the climate crisis, disasters are growing in frequency and severity around the […]

LA&PS celebrates 2022 DARE recipients; SAS students among awardees

The fifth annual  Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (DARE) winners were recognized in a special celebration by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS). Thirty-eight recipients showcased their exceptional work completed over the summer under the leadership of LA&PS professors. “It’s so wonderful to be able to celebrate student achievements in person once again,” […]