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## [Equity-focused certificate available for York U grad students](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/2026/02/25/equity-focused-certificate/ "Equity-focused certificate available for York U grad students")

Posted on
25 February 2026

A new certificate is available for York University graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to enhance knowledge and practical skills in decolonizing, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (DEDIA). The certificate is designed to help grad students apply DEDIA principles to academic work, research, teaching and professional settings. Co-created by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and […]

## [Order of Ontario honours York U-affiliated community members](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/2026/02/18/ontario-honours-york-u-affiliated-community-members/ "Order of Ontario honours York U-affiliated community members")

Posted on
18 February 2026

Three members of the York University community are among 30 individuals appointed to the Order of Ontario on Feb. 17 by Edith Dumont, lieutenant-governor of Ontario. Appointments recognize innovators and leaders from diverse fields whose work has played a role in building a stronger province, country and world. This year’s appointees join 15 York community […]

## [Heritage Singers archives strengthen learning, research at York U](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/2026/02/13/heritage-singers-archives-strengthen-learning/ "Heritage Singers archives strengthen learning, research at York U")

Posted on
13 February 2026

York University Libraries has transformed nearly five decades of Caribbean culture into a vibrant, living archive with the unveiling of the Heritage Singers Canada collection – a fusion of culture, memory and community. Faculty, students and researchers will find materials that document nearly 50 years of Caribbean folk performance, community-building and cultural expressions – a collection considered to […]

## [AMPD Music alumnus wins Grammy Award](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/2026/02/11/ampd-music-alumnus-wins-grammy-award/ "AMPD Music alumnus wins Grammy Award")

Posted on
11 February 2026

York University alumnus Justin Gray (MA ’14) of School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design,has won the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album for his project IMMERSED. The album was recognized for its innovative use of immersive sound and its collaborative scope, bringing together 38 artists from around the world, including several York faculty […]

## [York prof innovating smaller, faster and more sustainable AI](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/2026/02/06/innovating-faster-sustainable-ai/ "York prof innovating smaller, faster and more sustainable AI")

Posted on
6 February 2026

York University Lassonde School of Engineering Professor Gene Cheung is pioneering miniaturized AI models that reduce training costs, energy consumption and environmental impact, and has launched a new partnership with Manulife to further advance this work, making AI systems smaller, more efficient and more practical for real-world large language model applications[…]

## [Student Spotlight: Toluwanimi Faromika Relaunches The BrainCore Podcast](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/2026/02/04/student-spotlight-toluwanimi-faromika/ "Student Spotlight: Toluwanimi Faromika Relaunches The BrainCore Podcast")

Posted on
4 February 2026

Toluwanimi Faromika, a PhD Student in the Department of Psychology, has relaunched The BrainCore Podcast, which explores the real-world possibilities of psychological science. BrainCore is a podcast and video series that makes the world of psychology more accessible, inspiring, and practical. BrainCore invites leading researchers, practitioners, and changemakers to explore how psychological science intersects with real-world […]

## [New supports for faculty, staff to guide effective, responsible use of data](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/2026/02/04/new-supports-for-faculty-staff/ "New supports for faculty, staff to guide effective, responsible use of data")

Posted on
4 February 2026

York University has introduced new resources that will help faculty, staff and administrators clearly understand the expectations, guidelines and responsibilities that support the consistent, reliable and responsible use of institutional data across the University. Data governance at York University is rooted in shared expectations that improve trust, access and accountability when working with institutional data[…]

## [York professor honoured for advancing children’s mental health](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/2026/01/30/child-mental-health-impact/ "York professor honoured for advancing children’s mental health")

Posted on
30 January 2026

Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell has been recognized for advancing evidence‑based mental health support for children and youth across Canada. Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell has been recognized for advancing evidence‑based mental health support for children and youth across Canada. Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada (SMSK) – a prominent charity […]

## [Nominations open for Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/2026/01/28/student-leadership-award/ "Nominations open for Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award")

Posted on
28 January 2026

The Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes students who go above and beyond in contributing to the growth, development and vitality of York University. Established in 2012, the award is named after Robert J. Tiffin, who served as York’s vice-president of students for nine years. Through his strong leadership, dedication and integrity, Tiffin transformed […]

## [Canadian non-profits face barriers to advancing equity, York U study shows](https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/2026/01/23/nonprofit-equity-barriers-study/ "Canadian non-profits face barriers to advancing equity, York U study shows")

Posted on
23 January 2026

Despite widespread commitments to equity and intersectionality, many Canadian non-profits face barriers to translating these frameworks into everyday practice, according to new research from York University. The study led by Ashlee Christoffersen, a postdoctoral researcher hosted by the Department of Politics in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, aims to fill gaps in […]