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CIHR grants support cutting-edge health research led by York U

February 27, 2026
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Researchers in the Faculty of Science will advance groundbreaking work in mental health care, neurosicence and genetics to support better health outcomes for Canadians.

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York U researcher designs wearable device to protect firefighter health

February 27, 2026
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York earns Canada’s Best Diversity Employers recognition for third year

February 25, 2026
2026 Top Diversity Employer

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How 1920s German art strengthens health education

February 27, 2026
A study out of York University suggests that historical political art can be a powerful teaching tool in health education.
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York U scholar supports national study advancing Black health

February 25, 2026

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Kiara Leveridge, a fifth-year social work student, has became the all-time leading scorer in York women’s basketball history
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CIHR grants support cutting-edge health research led by York U

February 27, 2026
Researchers in the Faculty of Science will advance groundbreaking work in mental health care, neurosicence and genetics to support better health outcomes for Canadians.
silhouette of firefighters, after extinguishing the fire, carrying out fire extinguishing duties

York U researcher designs wearable device to protect firefighter health

February 27, 2026
Two women engaged in a conversation about art in a creative studio space.

How 1920s German art strengthens health education

February 27, 2026

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CIHR grants support cutting-edge health research led by York U

February 27, 2026
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York earns Canada’s Best Diversity Employers recognition for third year

February 25, 2026
2026 Top Diversity Employer

SSHRC grants support York-led research collaborations

February 20, 2026
Ideas grant research innovation partnerships

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York Cares United Way Campaign raises $111,021

February 27, 2026
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Nominate an exceptional student leader for governance award

February 25, 2026
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February 25, 2026
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Artificial intelligence strengthens classroom innovation, learning

November 6, 2025
Welcome to the November 2025 edition of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning innovation at York University. In this issue, explore ways artificial intelligence is being used across the University to advance pedagogy, support student success and foster inclusive, future-ready learning environments.

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