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York’s endowment fund outperforms sustainability benchmarks 

Discover how York’s endowment fund is exceeding environmental, social and governance standards, driving both a positive global impact and continued growth.

Provost’s 2024 Black and Indigenous postdoctoral fellows to advance research on global challenges

From addressing nanoplastics in drinking water to exploring AI’s role in Indigenous resurgence, the 2024 recipients of the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black and Indigenous Scholars will embark on impactful research at York.

York U in the news: OPP relief funding, meteor shower and more

Mayors want 'parity' for local police after province's OPP relief fundingZac Spicer, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University, was quoted in CBC News Ottawa Dec. 16. Geminid meteor shower, one of the best this year, is at its peak. Here’s how to watchPaul Delaney, a professor emeritus of physics […]

Reminder to secure workspaces and set out-of-office messages 

With York University closing for the holiday break, faculty and staff are reminded to lock workspaces and ensure out-of-office messages are in place to inform colleagues and external contacts of any absence. The following steps outline how to set up an out-of-office message in Microsoft Teams, which will automatically sync with Outlook.  "Thank you for […]

York University extends academic plan by one year

Over the next year, the University will conduct a comprehensive retrospective progress report that will inform the next academic plan.

York U in the news: celebrity body weight, cap on interest rate and more

Is it ever okay to discuss a celebrity’s body weightJennifer Mills, a professor and director of clinical training in the Faculty of Health at York University, was quoted in The Globe and Mail Dec. 12. Lenders are about to face a cap on interest rate charges. Now consumer advocates worry they’ll push optional insurance productsStephanie […]

Appointment of Dan Palermo, deputy provost Markham Campus

Professor Dan Palermo will lead York University's newest campus when he steps into the role of deputy provost, Markham, on Jan. 1, 2025.

Nomination de Dan Palermo, recteur adjoint du campus Markham

Le professeur Dan Palermo occupe le poste de recteur adjoint intérimaire de Markham depuis juillet 2023 et continuera à diriger le plus récent campus de York jusqu’en 2028

York launches new module to advance equity, Indigenous research excellence 

Explore how York’s latest POLARIS module is empowering faculty members to champion equity in adjudicating Indigenous research contributions.

Ebrahim Ghafar-Zadeh

Lassonde Professor Ebrahim Ghafar-Zadeh has co-authored Advanced CMOS Biochips: Design and Fabrication, a book about the emerging field of CMOS biochips