Lassonde School of Engineering launches a new Mechanical Engineering program

It’s been a busy summer for York University's new Lassonde School of Engineering as it prepares to welcome its first cohort of new students in September. Next year, the Lassonde School of Engineering will launch new programs in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering, which will both drive the planned growth in students and faculty. The […]

Vice-president research & innovation to host open forum

Are you interested in having a say about the development of York’s new strategic research plan?  Join Vice-President Research & Innovation Robert Haché for an open forum to launch the consultation process for the University’s Strategic Research Plan 2013 – 2018. “The open forum will provide an opportunity for members of the York community to participate in […]

York students win Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

York graduate students Pierre-Yann Dubé Dolbec, Douglas Hunter and Juha Mikkonen are the 2012 recipients of Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Canada’s most prestigious awards for doctoral research. Each will receive $50,000 per year for three years. Vanier scholars are selected for their exceptional leadership skills and for realizing the highest standards of scholarly achievement in graduate […]

York researchers awarded $7 million by NSERC

The Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced Wednesday that 60 researchers at York University have been awarded more than $7 million in NSERC grants, while eight graduate students have received a total of $318,500 in funding for scholarships and fellowships. The funding was awarded following national, peer-reviewed competitions conducted by NSERC.   […]

New trends in eHealth the focus of York Leadership Roundtable

The Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation hosted a York Leadership Roundtable on May 8. The event brought together knowledge experts in business, industry, government and academia to discuss eHealth and connected solutions for health care delivery. The roundtable provided a forum for participants to discuss technological advancements, research partnerships and community collaborations for the benefit of […]

VPRI seeks input from researchers on new strategic research plan

The Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI) is launching a consultation process to seek input from the York University research community on the development of a new strategic research plan for 2013-2018.  The launch of the consultation process was announced in Senate on Thursday. VPRI will be advised in the consultation process by a […]

York President to hold town hall with faculty, staff and students Sept. 21

Seeking answers to questions is what a university is all about. What has York accomplished this year? Where are we going from here? Join President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri and the rest of the senior executive team at the President’s Town Hall – an interactive dialogue bringing York University faculty, staff and students together. The […]