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York U professor's documentary examines bicycles, social change

Changing Gears, a documentary co-directed by Professor Lyndsay Hayhurst, highlights grassroots efforts in Canada, Nicaragua and Uganda to address transportation inequalities.

York U embraces challenges, opportunities presented by AI

Welcome to the November 2024 edition of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning at York University. This issue highlights the creative ways York U faculty and staff are educating students about and experimenting with new artificial intelligence (AI) tools, helping to position the University as a leader in the rapidly advancing field.

York U in the news: Raptors partnership, resistance explained and more

York and the Raptors team up for student engagementVinitha Gengatharan, assistant vice-president of global engagement and partnerships, was quoted in Excalibur Nov. 20. What is resistance? From a second Trump presidency to the carnage in Gaza, it takes various formsAn op-ed by York University PhD candidate Anna Lippman was published in the Conversation Nov. 18. How […]

York University marks 16 Days of Activism with focus on healing and advocacy

Workshops, talks and community events will focus on healing as a form of resistance, inviting the York University community to engage, reflect and stand together against gender-based violence.

AMPD grad student curates exhibition at TIFF Lightbox

Cléo Sallis-Parchet, a PhD student in York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), has curated a new exhibition showcasing rare archival materials from the groundbreaking 1973 Women & Film International Festival.

York University professor emeritus gets asteroid named after him

An asteroid first discovered more than 20 years ago has been renamed in honour of Professor Emeritus Paul Delaney, a faculty member in the Department of Physics & Astronomy for 35 years.

York U unveils Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery, a new beacon for the arts

York University has unveiled the Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery, a state-of-the-art space for art and community engagement. With innovative design and inaugural exhibits, this new gallery promises to be a hub for creativity.

Lassonde professors use AI to support software development

New cutting-edge research by professors in York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering could change the face of software development by using artificial intelligence (AI) to help automate key debugging processes.

Schulich research highlights opportunity for growth in DEI initiatives

New research from York University’s Schulich School of Business introduces an innovative approach to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace by framing social identity threat as a driver for learning and allyship.

York U master’s student honoured by PEN Canada for humanitarian work

Robina Aryubwal has been named a joint recipient of PEN Canada's 2024 Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize for her work with Journalists for Human Rights, helping more than 500 people in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan find safety and a fresh start.