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Lisa Philipps appointed York University Provost and Vice-President Academic

Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor, York University, announced the appointment of Professor Lisa Philipps to the position of Provost and Vice-President Academic, effective July 1, 2018, for a five-year term. The appointment follows a pan-university community consultation process, and extensive international search, approved by the Board of Governors today. Professor Philipps has been serving […]

New infrastructure financing program at York University’s Schulich School of Business to support G7 global development initiatives

York University’s Schulich School of Business will launch a new program to teach the world’s latest advances in infrastructure financing and development to visiting G7 Fellows from  emerging economies. The program was specially created in response to key challenges in addressing the infrastructure gap that G7 leaders plan to discuss in Quebec later this week, […]

A message from President Lenton on Pride Month 2018

Each June, York University joins communities across Canada and around the world as we mark Pride Month and reaffirm our commitment to the University’s values of equity, inclusion and diversity. Through our research, scholarship, teaching and creative endeavours, York is dedicated to creating campus environments where all feel accepted and are empowered to reach their […]

2018 President’s University-Wide Teaching Award recipients announced

Four outstanding faculty members who have demonstrated innovative approaches to teaching will be honoured during the 2018 Spring Convocation Ceremonies with President’s University-Wide Teaching Awards. This year’s recipients are: Professor Dan Palermo in the Lassonde School of Engineering; Professor Ruth Koleszar-Green in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS); Bridget Cauthery, a contract faculty member in the School […]

York University President and VPRI acknowledge research leaders

The following is a joint statement from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton, and Vice-President Research and Innovation Robert Haché: Research excellence and innovation at York University are flourishing. York University’s researchers − recognized leaders and pioneers in their fields − are deeply committed to advancing innovative research projects across the vast spectrum […]

York U space technology team to participate in new Canadian Space Agency initiative

TORONTO, ON Friday May 4, 2018— Today, at an event hosted by the University of Manitoba, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jennifer Sidey unveiled the research teams selected to take part in the CSA Canadian CubeSat Project. A total of 15 teams from across Canada have been selected to participate in the initiative, including a team of researchers from York University’s […]

York University gains four new Canada Research Chairs and two renewed appointments

York University welcomes the appointment of four new Canada Research Chairs, who will study topics ranging from the impact of government policy on migrant workers to how to improve camera images used for scientific tasks. The Government of Canada announced the CRC recipients today. Researchers at post-secondary institutions across Canada will receive $158.7 million in funding under the […]

York University is one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for sixth consecutive time

How does an institution like York University become one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the sixth consecutive time? By reducing annual electrical consumption by 34,730,786 kWh, saving $5M in utilities every year, and recycling 3,705,780 kg of waste, for starters. In the 11 years since the Canada’s Greenest Employers competition began, York has landed on the list […]

Winners of the 2017 President’s Staff Recognition Awards named

As part of York University’s commitment to fostering employee engagement and recognizing excellence, the University celebrates the achievements of its dedicated staff each year through the President’s Staff Recognition Awards. This year, as in previous years, a number of nominations were put forward for these awards. After careful deliberation by selection committees, York University President […]