YorkU relaunches Parchment: Contemporary Canadian Jewish Writing

York University has announced the official relaunch of a literary journal for Canadian Jewish writing called Parchment: Contemporary Canadian Jewish Writing. The journal has been relaunched by YorkU Associate Professor David S Koffman, with support from the university’s Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies, the J Richard Shiff Chair for the Study of Canadian Jewry, and […]

Several postsecondary institutions are supporting Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS) projects across Ontario. These projects are focused on supporting automotive, technology, battery, and smart mobility. The Windsor-Essex RTDS, which involves St Clair College and the University of Windsor, received combined private and public funding of $6.6M to support small- and […]

York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering has launched its first professional master’s degree: the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Sustainable Energy Systems. This course-based program will prepare students to work as leaders in the energy sector through advanced coursework, applied learning, and professional development. The degree combines engineering training with training in areas such as […]

York University has proposed changes that would shift the university’s Glendon College operations to the Keele campus. The purpose of the proposal is to identify ways that the university can continue to deliver bilingual education while reducing program duplication and simplifying student pathways. It outlines how Glendon would transition into a university-wide college, which would […]

York University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) and digital credential network MyCreds have launched a micro-credential pilot that will recognize experience in graduate education. YorkU FGS will introduce micro-credentials, issued digitally by MyCreds, related to the areas of operational expertise for Graduate Program Assistants, supervisory skills development for faculty, and mental health training for graduate […]

York University’s Schulich School of Business and CGI, an IT and business consulting firm, have launched a new certificate in enterprise systems development, funded through a $1M investment. The CGI Certificate in Enterprise Systems Development is an eight-month program that will prepare students for careers in business and IT while also addressing skills gaps and […]

Eight Canadian postsecondary institutions have appeared among Canada’s Top 100 Employers’ Canada’s Greenest Employers ranking, which recognizes employers that create a culture of environmental awareness in their organization. Concordia University and Western University were both recognized for on-campus reuse and resale programs. Mohawk College was recognized for its formal tree inventory program. The University of […]

Institutions across the country are launching nature-based events and sharing information in celebration of Earth Month this April. Royal Roads University and York University both announced events such as a forest walk, campus clean ups, and an invasive plant removal activity. The Royal Roads Library has also created Earth Day displays. The University of Saskatchewan […]

Several Canadian postsecondary institutions have appeared in the UTD Top 100 Business School rankings, which were released by the University of Texas at Dallas. The rankings are based on research publications in 24 leading journals in major business disciplines. The Worldwide rankings included the business schools of four Canadian universities: The University of Toronto (#14), […]

York University and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) Mazina’iga-ziibing Misi-zaagiwininiwag have signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on collaborative work in the spirit of reciprocity. The initiatives include the advancement of work addressing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action at YorkU, the co-creation of spaces and learning outcomes alongside MCFN, […]