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York prof innovating smaller, faster and more sustainable AI

February 6, 2026
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York University Professor Gene Cheung is pioneering miniaturized AI that reduces training costs, energy use and environmental impact.

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York researcher highlights power of Black matriarchal storytelling

February 6, 2026
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York University School of Medicine achieves Quality Council approval for proposed MD program

February 4, 2026
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Nursing student earns award for compassionate clinical care

February 6, 2026
York University nursing student Shawn Esmaeeli has earned recognition for making a meaningful impact in real-world health care settings.
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New supports for faculty, staff to guide effective, responsible use of data

February 4, 2026
English Awards celebrate excellence in student writing

English Awards celebrate excellence in student writing

February 4, 2026

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Gregory Chin
Associate Professor Gregory Chin was interviewed on the New Books Network podcast about China and the Global Economic Order, a new book he co-authored
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Shital Desai
Associate Professor Shital Desai has co-authored a new book that provides an overview of inclusive design and how it can be embedded in products, services, organizations and policies
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York prof innovating smaller, faster and more sustainable AI

February 6, 2026
York University Professor Gene Cheung is pioneering miniaturized AI that reduces training costs, energy use and environmental impact.
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NSERC awards $1M for sustainable construction, biopharma research 

January 28, 2026
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York researcher urges revival of quality-of-life measures amid rising needs

January 28, 2026

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York researcher highlights power of Black matriarchal storytelling

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Nursing student earns award for compassionate clinical care

February 6, 2026
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English Awards celebrate excellence in student writing

February 4, 2026
English Awards celebrate excellence in student writing

York professor honoured for advancing children’s mental health

January 30, 2026
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Synopsis of most recent Senate meeting available

January 30, 2026
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Nominations open for Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

January 28, 2026
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Have your say in York University dining survey

January 23, 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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