TORONTO, May 22, 2013 – The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has announced that 74 awards have been made to researchers and graduate students at York University, totaling more than $8.5 million in NSERC grants, scholarships and fellowships. “On behalf of the York research community, I am very pleased by this […]
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York University approves mental health strategy for students, faculty and staff
TORONTO, May 14, 2013 – York University approved a comprehensive mental health strategy that will focus on fostering student academic success and a better workplace to create a mentally healthy campus. York seeks to move from the more traditional response of providing care after a mental health crisis has arisen to a more proactive, preventative […]
York U receives $5-million gift from Ignat Kaneff for Lassonde School of Engineering
TORONTO, May 9, 2013 – York University President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri today announced a $5 million donation from Ignat Kaneff, Chairman and CEO of the Kaneff Group of Companies, in support of the university’s Lassonde School of Engineering. Including past donations, the Kaneff family has now committed almost $8 million to provide the learning […]
York University launches five-year plan to strengthen and expand groundbreaking research
TORONTO, May 9, 2013 – York University, one of the top 10 universities in Canada in terms of research impact, launched a five-year strategic research plan that describes the research strengths of York University across six intersecting themes – Advancing Fundamental Discovery and Critical Knowledge; Analyzing Cultures and Mobilizing Creativity; Building Healthy Lives and Communities; […]
Louis Odette Sculptor-in-Residence Peter von Tiesenhausen explores sustainability and community through art
TORONTO, May 8, 2013 − Internationally recognized environmental artist Peter von Tiesenhausen is the 2013 Louis Odette Sculptor-in-Residence in the Faculty of Fine Arts at York University. He will give a public talk about his work as part of his residency, which runs May 6 to 31 in conjunction with the Intensive Sculpture Workshop, a […]
York University Recognized as One of Canada’s Greenest Employers
TORONTO, April 22, 2013 − York University has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for its commitment to sustainability research, education and action. The Canada’s Greenest Employers competition recognizes the top 55 employers that lead the nation in building sustainability into their cultures. This includes unique environmental initiatives and programs, […]
Toronto French for the Future Forum to be held at York U’s Glendon College
TORONTO, April 19, 2013 – On April 25, 2013, almost 200 students from 20 schools in the Greater Toronto Area will gather at York University’s Glendon Campus for the French for the Future Toronto Local Forum. Held annually, the Local Forum offers students a day full of activities that highlight the benefits of bilingualism through […]
