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York University releases its new Strategic Research Plan 2023-2028
This past spring, York unveiled a new strategic research plan that aims to accelerate and intensify the institution’s research enterprise over the next five years. Knowledge for the Future: From Creation and Discovery to Application was developed after months of open forums, public consultations, and input from over 1,500 members of the campus community.
Getting “smart” about campus energy
York University received over $2 million in funding through the Government of Canada’s Decarbonization Incentive Program, which will boost York’s capacity to deliver energy efficient utilities and act as a living lab for researchers and students.
York faculty recognized by several prestigious research and scholarship programs
York has expanded its extraordinary scholarship and research excellence with the addition of 14 new and 11 renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC). The CRCs are leading critical research in AI, health, sustainability and social justice. Antony Chum, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Health was awarded a CRC Tier II in Population Health Data Science. Chum is investigating the epidemiology of deaths and diseases of despair as a unified phenomenon.
New Connected Minds research initiative awarded a historic $105.7 million from Canadian government
York University celebrated a historic research funding award with a grant of $105.7 million from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) for a transformative new research initiative called Connected Minds: Neural & Machine Systems for a Healthy, Just Society.
York and Walmart Foundation team up to support social mobility research
York University has long recognized the important role of interdisciplinary research in tackling complex global problems such as systemic racism and discrimination.
York invests more than $4 million to advance SDGs research
From climate change and healthcare to genocide and colonialism, York’s researchers have the freedom and flexibility to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges through the Catalyzing Interdisciplinary Research Clusters (CIRC) program.
York-led research initiative aims to end homelessness
York University’s Canadian Observatory for Homelessness (COH), led by Faculty of Education Professor Stephen Gaetz, is driving positive change through research projects focused on preventing and ending homelessness.
Advancing community health, well-being and equity
York University's cutting-edge research endeavors have received a substantial financial boost, with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) awarding more than $2.5 million to two research projects that are designed to support community health and well-being.
Improving global public health preparedness, response and equity
In September 2022, York University received a $7.25-million grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to lead a five-year project aimed at improving disease outbreak management and policies for vulnerable populations.
Combatting global antimicrobial resistance
In October 2022, the Global Strategy Lab at York University was awarded $8.7 million from the Wellcome Trust to establish the AMR Policy Accelerator, an initiative that will bridge the gap between science and policy in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) worldwide.
Empowering cutting-edge sustainability research
In May 2023, York University announced the recipients of its second round of funding from its Sustainability Innovation Fund (SIF). The SIF is designed to bolster York-based sustainability projects that contribute to its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent by 2030, achieving net-zero emissions by 2049 and to the Sustainable Development Goals more broadly.
Responding to the needs of lifelong learners
York University is redefining 21st century learning by responding to rapidly changing workforce needs with a wide range of flexible programs which provide students at all career stages the opportunity to upskill, retrain and gain the current, in-demand skills that employers want.
York’s proposed School of Medicine will train a new generation of primary care physicians
York University is creating a bold new medical school that will take a preventative approach to health care, including an understanding of the social and economic determinants of health – with the goal of keeping people healthier for longer in their communities.
Responding to workforce demands with innovative new programs
York University, known for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation, has developed new academic programs tailored to meet the ever-evolving demands of the workforce.
Opening the doors to innovation
With the building’s structure now completed, York’s new Markham Campus is on track to officially welcome students in Fall 2024. The campus will offer leading edge, future-focused programs in technology and entrepreneurship, among others, which will equip students with the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly-changing economy.
Partnership expands French experiential education opportunities
York University’s Glendon College and the Toronto French School (TFS) have partnered to create a full-year, professional work placement course. The partnership builds on York’s commitment to expand experiential education across all campuses.