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York is a leading international research and teaching University, conducting purposeful research that advances knowledge and creates positive change. Informed by a strong commitment to the promotion of social justice, diversity, equity, the public good and global citizenship, York research and innovation is making things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

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Published May. 1, 2026 in YFile
Lassonde faculty will advance space technology research on astronaut health, food systems in space and more with new funding from the Canadian Space Agency.


Published May. 1, 2026 in YFile
From shaping Black studies scholarship to building spaces for public dialogue, Professor Christina Sharpe's internationally acclaimed scholarship is recognized with the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Fellowship.

Top 40

Ranked among the top 40 universities in the world for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development goals (THE Impact Rankings 2023)

Research Powerhouse

A record high of $121M+ in externally sponsored research income in 2022/2023

Innovation Leader

YSpace, York’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub, supported more than 200 ventures from ideation to growth, generating over $86M in revenue (2022-23)

Featured Researchers

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    Steven Connor

    Tier 2 CRC in Neurophysiology

    Connor is a Professor in the Biology Department in the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on understanding the fundamental properties of synapses and the genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to shed light on their underlying mechanisms.

  • Laura Levin

    YRC in Art, Technology and Global Activism

    Levin, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, is an Associate Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies. Levin’s YRC program explores the artistic use of emerging technologies, like extended reality and AI, to address growing political polarization and misinformation and to develop imaginative methods for bridging political divides.

Innovation & Partnerships

Work With Us

Partner and collaborate with York researchers to catalyze economic and social impacts.

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Featured Organized Research Units

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Sensorium: Centre for Digital Arts and Technology

Sensorium is a research centre for creative inquiry and experimentation at the intersection of the media arts, performance, and digital culture.

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York Centre for Asian Research

The York Centre for Asian Research is a community of researchers who are committed to analyzing the changing historical and contemporary dynamics of societies in Asia.

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Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions

The Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions (CRBI) brings together researchers to further the understanding of the mechanistic details

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