A York-led research team Lassonde School has created a sustainable solution for de-icing, which could have widespread application in multiple sectors, including in aviation. ✈️
bit.ly/49T8BeT #YUResearch

York University's commitment to global health research is powered by partnerships that transcend borders. One example is the work of YorkUHealth's Godfred Boateng, who is tackling water, air & housing quality issues in sub-saharan Africa & Latin America. bit.ly/3wcoXS2

Thank you to NSERC / CRSNG President Dr. Alejandro Adem for visiting York yesterday & meeting with members of our community of changemakers!

We're thrilled to have showcased York's leading research excellence & expertise in the natural sciences & engineering. #YUResearch

Join Research Canada for this upcoming event on the future of health care with presentations from a dozen experts, including York University Lassonde School computer scientist Kiemute Oyibo! ⬇️

Explore the latest issue of ASPIRE, VPRI's newsletter! Discover impactful international research collaborations, meet our commercialization fellows, & celebrate Indigenous Research Seed Fund Grant winners! 🗞️ Read it here: bit.ly/4bcUsdk #YUResearch

Join UNITAR & York University for a webinar titled 'From Source to Sea: Tracking Plastic Pollution's Journey.'

Explore impacts on ecosystems & communities with leading experts.

2nd May, 9:00-10:30 AM EST / 3:00-4:30 CET.

Register: ​ yorku.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🌊♻️ #TakeActionNow

Challenge yourself to build a sustainable future by completing York University's Microlecture Series in Sustainable Living. Earn a digital badge to showcase your commitment to education and sustainability. Learn more: bit.ly/3MuQTpS | #EarthMonth

The social determinants of health in Canada constitutes a polycrisis, argues a YorkUHealth professor Dennis Raphael in a new book out on May 2. bit.ly/49wIIRG #YUResearch

“Since opening our doors in 2021, we have supported over 700 individuals in Georgina and East Gwillimbury through educational workshops and specialized programming focusing on pivotal areas such as business plan development and digital marketing.' - YSpace's David Kwok

A new partnership between Schulich School of Business & the Global Infrastructure Investor Association will empower York’s leaders of tomorrow with the knowledge and resources necessary to tackle the climate crisis through sustainable infrastructure projects. bit.ly/3vEwTLI

Fulfilling a commitment in the University’s Global Engagement Strategy, the GRE Fund is an investment in York’s emerging & established research leaders and their ability to build and lead impactful international research networks - creating positive change worldwide.

.Lassonde School PhD candidate Rahma Khalid & Associate Prof Usman Khan are using AI & machine learning to better predict flood risks across large regions 🌊. Learn more about their project here: bit.ly/3TLlGRe #YUResearch

Through the Anthony H. Richmond Scholarship, #YorkU fosters the research leaders of tomorrow in refugee studies. The scholarship empowers our graduate researchers, paving the way for them to drive positive change around the globe. bit.ly/3PRfDcN

Building on over a decade of working with Indigenous communities, Michael Rotondi, a prof at YorkU KINE, has been named an Applied Public Health Research Chair to further advance Indigenous health research. bit.ly/3PO6IsR

#YorkU alumna Bhabna Banerjee blends storytelling with data visualization with Planet Anomaly, a unique way to make climate-related info more approachable to the public. Learn more about how her project is helping to address climate change. bit.ly/3J8ld6Y

Congratulations to Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Professor Sharpe! 👏

From social justice to inclusive wearable devices and Indigenous knowledge in neuroscience, Connected Minds @ York & Queens awards seed grants to diverse projects that foster innovative research for societal good. bit.ly/4an5htA

A week ago, Doug Ford & the Government of Ontario announced a transformative investment to support the establishment of York University’s new School of Medicine. The University is thrilled for what this will mean for the future of health care & health equity in the province.

York University is proud to award an honorary degree to Jane Goodall, who for nearly 60 years has completed groundbreaking work in protecting chimpanzees from extinction and redefined species conservation. Welcome to the York University community, Dr. Goodall! #JaneGoodall 🎓👏

York University has launched the Global Research Excellence Seed Fund to enhance research partnerships worldwide. This initiative enables faculty members to forge deeper global connections across communities, academia and industry. Read more: bit.ly/4cQpVUE | York U Research & Innovation