Welcome to the October issue of Aspire, a special issue of YFile highlighting research and innovation at York University.
Aspire is produced by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation in partnership with the Communications & Public Affairs Division.
Renowned for its high-profile, research-intensive environment, York University fosters a community of forward-thinking scholars and changemakers dedicated to creating positive, global change.
In this issue:
York U prof, students help improve safety of drinking water in Arctic
York University researcher and civil engineering Professor Stephanie Gora is advancing efforts to bring clean, safe water to remote communities in the Arctic.
York U student’s bat research supports conservation in Belize
Gliselle Marin, a PhD student in biology, is pursuing innovative research in Belize that studies bats to advance conservation efforts and identify their important impact on biodiversity.
Rare disease drug initiative led by York University researcher offers hope for millions
Faculty of Science Professor Conor Douglas is leading efforts to uncover barriers to the development of drugs for rare diseases and identify ways to overcome them.
Research initiative looks to improve life for migrant fishermen
Professor Emeritus Peter Vandergeest is looking to improve the difficult working conditions for migrant fisherman by using research to identify where changes in policies and strategies need to be made.