The York University Brief is the Office of the President’s monthly newsletter. It provides us with the opportunity to share stories about some of York’s best and brightest with our valued partners, so that you are able to celebrate our successes with us. If you don’t already receive The York University Brief, you can sign up for it here.
At York, we are curious and progressive by nature. These qualities fuel knowledge and discovery within our community and enable success and groundbreaking research in a wide range of subject areas.
We take pride in our innovative community, and look forward to sharing more about it with you.
Sincerely,
Ijade Maxwell Rodrigues
Chief of Government and Community Relations & Protocol
Current Issue: June 2024
Top Stories
York University climbs to 35th in world in 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
York University champions sustainability and actively makes positive changes in local and global communities through its work on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings recognize that work as York jumps five places to rank 35th in the world. York’s overall ranking increased despite stiffer competition than last year with about 2,100 participating universities – approximately 300 more universities than previously. Learn more.
York professor awarded nearly $1M for Indigenous metaverse project
Maya Chacaby, a sociology professor at York University’s Glendon Campus, is the recipient of close to $1 million in federal funding for her Indigenous-led metaverse project Biskaabiiyaang: Creating a path towards healing and reconciliation. Learn more.
York U professor helps transform engineering education in Uganda
In an effort to enhance undergraduate engineering research in Uganda, faculty members from York University and the University of British Columbia have joined forces on an education-enhancing project with Academics Without Borders (AWB), a non-profit organization aiming to improve the higher education landscape in developing countries. Learn more.