Osgoode Hall Law School at York University has announced a number of new faculty appointments, visiting fellowships and artists in residence that build on its commitment to experiential education, research intensification, innovation and community engagement. “Osgoode’s new faculty appointments bring expertise, energy and leadership to the Law School,” said Osgoode Dean Lorne Sossin. “They are […]
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Groundbreaking York U research advanced by more than $9 million from province
Funding to advance space science, particle physics, big data, disaster management research TORONTO, June 11, 2015 – Groundbreaking research at York University will benefit from a funding commitment of more than $9 million by the Ministry of Research and Innovation to support work by nine researchers at the institution. York’s internationally recognized research strength in […]
York U to confer 13 honorary degrees at spring Convocation
TORONTO, June 8, 2015 – At York University’s spring convocation ceremonies, 13 exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields will receive honorary degrees, including an advocate for traditional Inuit culture, an acclaimed novelist, the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and a major player in the Canadian film […]
Trent University and York University Partner on Aging Research
A new collaboration for building healthier communities Monday, June 8, 2015, Peterborough Building on a common commitment to interdisciplinary aging research, Trent University and York University will form a collaborative research and education partnership on aging research and innovation. A memorandum of understand (MOU) has been signed to affirm this joint effort to create pathways […]
CFI awards York researchers more than $3 million in research infrastructure
Two York University researchers have received a total of $3,021,281 in infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their research projects. Michael Daly, York Research Chair in Planetary Science and associate professor in the Department of Earth and Space Science, Lassonde School of Engineering and the team he leads will […]
York U receives more than $1 million for reducing its energy load
TORONTO, May 27, 2015 – What can a 3,000-ton steam turbine chiller do for a university the size of a small city? Reduce its energy consumption enough to get two large rebate cheques from Toronto Hydro ($1,030,480) and Enbridge Gas Distribution ($44,611). And, help save the environment by reducing the University’s carbon footprint. York University […]
York U Sculptor-in-Residence uses 'mas' to raise accessibility awareness
TORONTO, May 25, 2015 — Internationally recognized Trinidadian artist and “mas” man Marlon Griffith is the 2015 Louis Odette Sculptor-in-Residence in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) at York University. His residency started May 19 and continues to June 5 in conjunction with the Intensive Sculpture Workshop, a fourth-year course offered […]
