Artificial Intelligence (AI) is of great interest to the research world today, potentially driving innovative problem-solving. Given York’s interdisciplinary strengths, we have a unique ability to engage in AI scholarship in a holistic manner, extending STEM to STEAM, to provide a broader perspective including impacts on humanity and society, in addition to the core technology […]
The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development. Chairholders aim to achieve research excellence in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Tier 1 chair positions must be full professors or associate […]
Research excellence and innovation at York University are flourishing. Our researchers − recognized pioneers in their fields − are deeply committed to advancing innovative research projects across the vast spectrum of disciplines for the social, economic, cultural, environmental and other well-being of society. Each spring, the President and the Vice-President Research & Innovation of York […]
York University is a leader in research that crosses disciplinary boundaries. This is reflected in our research strengths across six intersecting themes: Advancing Fundamental Inquiry and Critical Knowledge Analyzing Cultures and Mobilizing Creativity Building Healthy Lives, Communities and Environments. Exploring and Interrogating the Frontiers of Science and Technology Forging a Just and Equitable World Integrating Entrepreneurial […]
Brainstorm, a special monthly issue of YFile, showcases research and innovation at York University. It offers feature-length articles about the leading, policy-relevant work of York’s academics and researchers. It covers the work of changemakers in all Faculties and professional schools across York and encompasses both discovery and applied research. Launched in January 2017, Brainstorm is […]
York's researchers have played key roles in many of the most important scholarship and discoveries of the past half century. Our many accomplished scholars include Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada, Killam Prize researchers, President's Research Excellence Award recipients, Humboldt Fellows, Fulbright Scholars, Steacie Medalists, Molson Prize winners, 3M winners, Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medalists, Trudeau […]
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Research Vision York conducts purposeful research that advances knowledge and creates positive change. York is committed to excellence in research and scholarship in all its forms. Informed by a strong commitment to shared values, including the promotion of social justice, diversity, and the public good, we aspire through our research to better understand the human […]