Ten emerging and established researchers from across the University have been appointed York Research Chairs. The appointments are the first in a new program established to build, support and intensify the world-renowned research under way at the University. “I am delighted to announce the appointment of our 10 new York Research Chairs and congratulate them […]
The groundbreaking research, thought leadership and scholarship of York University researchers will be celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 27 during a gala event. Hosted by York University’s President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri and Vice-President Research & Innovation Robert Haché, the gala pays tribute to the University’s 2012-2013 research leaders. The recipient of the President’s Research Excellence Award […]
Robert Haché, York’s vice-president research & innovation (VPRI), has announced the members of the Strategic Research Plan (SRP) Advisory Committee. The committee, chaired by Haché, is comprised of individuals from the University and community who will advise the VPRI throughout the strategic research plan consultation process in the development of a new Strategic Research Plan […]
York University’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit, on behalf of ResearchImpact – Canada’s Knowledge Mobilization Network, has been working with the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) to develop a new initiative known as the Community-Campus Collaboration (CCC). CCC is a new national initiative that creates supportive environments […]
York will honour two of its professors during Convocation ceremonies for their scholarship, teaching and participation in University life and contribution to it as a community. Professors Stanley Tweyman (right) of York’s Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) and Jan Rehner of York’s Writing Department in LA&PS have […]
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 […]