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York economics scholar earns honorific professorship

October 14, 2026
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Associate Professor Ida Ferrara will receive the University Professor distinction during York’s 2026 Fall Convocation in recognition of her contributions across teaching, research and service

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York researcher among Canada's emerging leaders in brain science

October 14, 2026
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CIHR supports York research to improve 2SLGBTQIA+ health equity 

October 9, 2026
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Virtual Qaggiq game supports Inuit youth mental health 

October 14, 2026
A video game co-created by York University and Inuit youth is bringing culture, community and mental health strategies together to help young people build coping skills and resilience. 
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Passings: Chris Russel

October 14, 2026
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Schulich research reveals flaws in one-size-fits-all marketing

October 9, 2026

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Steven Hoffman
York University Professor Steven J. Hoffman is quoted in the United Nations report AI and Human Development: Convenings with Purpose, emphasizing greater investment in social sciences and humanities to ensure societies can navigate AI
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Mathieu Poirier
Mathieu Poirier, director of the Global Strategy Lab and associate professor at York University, was featured in a United Nations University publication on the future of science-policy interfaces and global action against antimicrobial resistance
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York University president reflects on opportunities shaping what’s ahead

York University president reflects on opportunities shaping what’s ahead

March 11, 2026
In a new YFile video series, York in Focus: Leadership Perspectives, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Lisa Philipps reflects on and discusses emerging opportunities and shares why she’s optimistic about what’s ahead. Watch now.

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Collaborating with Inuit youth on the game design

Virtual Qaggiq game supports Inuit youth mental health 

October 14, 2026
A video game co-created by York University and Inuit youth is bringing culture, community and mental health strategies together to help young people build coping skills and resilience. 
Specialist neurologist doctor taking notes on laptop asking patient's symptoms adjusting high tech eeg headset. Doctor researcher controlling EEG headset analyzing brain functions and health status.

York researcher among Canada's emerging leaders in brain science

October 14, 2026
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Schulich research reveals flaws in one-size-fits-all marketing

October 9, 2026

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York community members sweep provincial human rights awards 

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York economics scholar earns honorific professorship

October 14, 2026
Convocation procession

York researcher among Canada's emerging leaders in brain science

October 14, 2026
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York talent recognized among Canada's top young leaders

October 7, 2026
York talent recognized among Canada's top young leaders

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Take part in York’s first employment systems review to advance workplace equity

October 2, 2026
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Nominate outstanding researchers for 2027 President’s Research Awards

October 2, 2026
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Take Our Kids to Work Day invites next generation of leaders to York

September 30, 2026
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